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Durable, packable, and practical, you cant go wrong with a canvas tote for traveling.

Collage of popular tote bags

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Crafted from lightweight linen or cotton, canvas totes wont add extra weight to your travel haul.

Plus, these softside bags can accommodate bulkier items better than other totes.

If youre headed to the beach, an extra large open-top tote might better suit your needs.

Lands' End Small Natural Open Top Canvas Tote Bag

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What to Consider:It must be spot-cleaned only.

Plus, the bag is super durable.

you’re free to also add a monogram or embroidery (or both) for an added charge.

July Everyday Large Tote

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What to Consider:Lint is prone to sticking to the darker colors offered.

Its convenient organizational features go far beyond that.

Ive also used it to tote a bottle of wine to the pool.

Lo & Sons The Catalina Deluxe Tote

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What to Consider:It weighs over 2 pounds, which is on the heavier side.

If you prefer a deeper tote instead, simply unzip the bottom compartment to create one larger open space.

What to Consider:It has a more casual look than the other options.

L.L.Bean Nor’easter Large Tote Bag

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With over 47 liters of interior capacity, theres plenty of room for clothing, towels, and more.

Theres also an adjustable, removable shoulder strap to help make carrying the tote easier.

What to Consider:The smaller capacity wont work for everyone.

Quince 100% Organic Canvas Small Crossbody Tote

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Plus, it has a water-resistant lining thats easy to wipe clean.

What to Consider:Custom designs cost extra and are only available on the Paravel website.

Theres no reason a canvas tote has to be boring, as this colorful accessory from Paravel proves.

Paravel Cabana Tote

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Choose from four colorways, which have varied accent colors and striped handles.

Hand-painted emojis, such as a bee or a pineapple, are also available.

Even better: its crafted from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles.

Leatherology Canvas Beach Tote

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What to Consider:The large block letters in the front wont be for everyone.

Canvas totes are extremely versatile and serve as excellent vessels for anything from groceries to books to your laptop.

which makes the material great for lugging your heavier cargo.

Marc Jacobs The Medium Tote Bag

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