American-Made Bags: Tote

A camouflage carryall for quick getaways

Fall brings with it the promise of travel getaways from weekend leaf-peeping to warmer-weather escapes. Wherever you may go this season the right bag is key. We’ve gathered a variety of American-made options to pack for weekend jaunts and extended holidays and present a different one each day this week. For Tuesday we continue with the time-tested tote. Pointer Tote Sewn by hand in small …

American-Made Bags: The Backpack

Take this roll-top rucksack for quick jaunts outside the city

Fall brings with it the promise of travel getaways from weekend leaf-peeping to warmer-weather escapes. Wherever you may go this season the right bag is key. We’ve gathered a variety of American-made options to pack for weekend jaunts and extended holidays and present a different one each day this week. First up, the essential backpack. Archival Clothing Roll Top Archival’s basic Roll Top packs plenty …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Google's data center, Unknown Pleasures, Steve Jobs in Hell and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Relax Shacks Just outside Boston, self-titled “carpenter, tinkerer and micro-architecturer” Derek Diedrickson builds DIY micro shelters mostly from materials found on the side of the road. Dubbed “Relax Shacks,” these transportable refuges cost less than $100 and can house the homeless or just serve as a comfy space to chill outside. 2. Google Data Center For the first time ever, Google opened the doors …