Bags!

By: Max Olijnyk
Article published: 22nd Dec 09

What:
Bags!

Where:
In stores and online

When:
Most can be with you before Christmas

How much:
$3-$490

As much as we like to think of ourselves as unhindered, wireless creatures from the future, the amount of stuff we lug around gets more ridiculous by the minute. Ever tried leaving the house without a bag? Nuts. Or even a spare bag to go in that bag, just in case you get more stuff? Forget about it. Here are a few of the nicest totes'n'stuff carriers we've spotted of late:

Bag 1. Note To Self totes
Details: $80-$120, The Thousands Shop, individually crafted Japanese selvage denim totes.

Bag 2. The Outpost tote
Details: $3!, The Outpost, 5a Winn St, Fortitude Valley. Cotton calico enviro bag, free if you spend over $100 on gifts for yourself.

Bag 3. Nieves Tote
Details: $22, from Teeluxe online. Will carry loads of zines, only limited run in white!

Bag 4. Mr Kayak leather shoulder bag
Details: $490, Violent Green, Shop 9, Elizabeth Arcade & Fallow, L11, 354 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. Made by NZ bag experts Deadly Ponies. This one is a roll-down leather multi-use bag, with brass hardware.

Bag 5. Kanken Backpack
Details: US $80 + shipping, Oooga Booga store, LA. These Swedish beauties make backpacks look good again.