//image via Willamette Week

On a recent trip to Canoe in downtown Portland I ran across these tote bags and have been lusting after them ever since. They’re designed by Patrick Long who is a Portland designer I was unfamiliar with up until now. Here’s what the product page on Canoe’s website has to say about it:

Portland designer Patrick Long drew inspiration from classic tool bags to create these locally sewn totes that bear the name ‘Chester Wallace’ -a combination of the designer’s grandfather’s names. Constructed of heavy weight cotton canvas, each tote features a reinforced bottom for long term durability. The nylon handles and removable shoulder strap add versatility as well as a certain nautical flair. One exterior and two interior pockets complete the all-purpose, unisex design. Water resistant fabric–brush to clean only.

My birthday is coming up….just sayin’.