You can tell just by looking at the Hand & Eye + Mer Tote that it’s a bag that’ll go with you pretty much everywhere. The rugged gray bag is made from truck tarp and canvas sourced in the US. There are no bells and whistles needed—it’s roomy with a strap long enough to wear across the body or over the shoulder.
For a beautifully crafted surfboard, you’ll want to keep it in pristine shape while in transit. After putting Dakine’s Noserider Deluxe bag through a disproportionate amount of use (NYC subways in rush hour and a 5-storey walk-up apartment), it’s a worthy choice for those looking to keep their deck ding-free for seasons to come.
After debuting the Luxe bag earlier this year, Defy Bags is expanding on their line of cleaned-up cases for the urban commuter. With years of experience producing burly messenger bags—like those made from 24-ounce tarpaulin with quick-release buckles intended for use by special forces—the company has applied this background to more subdued briefcases. The workcase series aims to inject a bit of roughneck personality into …
