The Casual Carryall You’ll Use All Summer
The best tote bags to stow all your summer essentials
![Best men's tote bags in 2022](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-urban_outfitters_mindfulness_tote_bag_environmental.jpg)
We got used to carrying a bag around during the pandemic. There were just too many essentials to pocket—we had our water bottles, our hand sanitizer and often a pack of alcohol wipes as well. Add to that the requisite sunglasses, sunscreen and portable speakers that come along with summer, a sturdy tote is all but required. Because on a hot day, when the sun is blazing, a backpack—convenient though it may be—will only leave you with a sweaty back.
The best totes are like a vintage Land Cruiser: utilitarian yet good looking with plenty of storage space. It's something you can rely on, which is a comforting thought in complicated times. And while you no doubt have a few freebie totes laying around the house, the ones here are built for the long haul. They'll hold everything you've got, no matter where you're headed over the next few months.
Best Summer Totes
in 2022Draper beach tote,Saturdays NYC
$185 by![L.L. Bean Everyday Lightweight Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-llbean_everyday_lightweight_tote.jpg)
Everyday lightweight tote,
$29.95 by L.L. Bean
![Gap Linen Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-gap_linen_tote.jpg)
Linen tote,
$49.95 by Gap
Canvas shopper tote,$75 / $64.99 by Polo Ralph Lauren
![Stussy Canvas Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-stussy_canvas_tote.jpg)
Canvas tote,
$40 by Stüssy
![J.Crew Seaport Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-jcrew_seaport_tote.jpg)
Seaport tote,$68 / $60.99 by J.Crew
Classic tote,NOAH
$38 by![Battenwear Packable Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-battenwear_packable_tote2.jpg)
Packable tote,
$60 by Battenwear
![Kavu Twin Falls Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-kavu_twin_falls_tote.jpg)
Twin Falls tote,
$40 by Kavu
Resort canvas tote,Mr P.
$80 by![Carhartt WIP Wavy State Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-carhartt_wip_wavy_state_tote2.jpg)
Wavy state tote,
$45 by Carhartt WIP
![Epperson Mountaineering Climb Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-epperson_mountaineering_climb_tote.jpg)
Climb tote,
$80 by Epperson Mountaineering
Standard Issue East West tote,Billykirk
$185 by![NPR Wildfire Canvas Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-npr_wildfire_canvas_tote.jpg)
Canvas tote,
$15 by NPR
![A24 Logo Tote](https://valetmag.com/gr/daily/style/products/best_mens_summer_tote_bags_050521/art-a24_logo_tote.jpg)
Logo tote,
$35 by A24
Mindfulness tote,Urban Outfitters
$29 byFYI
Nearly all of these are washable. Don’t forget to toss your tote into the washing machine every couple of weeks to keep it fresh and clean.