LL Bean’s Hunter’s Tote is a great alternative for anyone looking for a more substantial, zippered bag. It has a lightweight but sturdy construction, with a 1,200-denier polyester shell.

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The status bag of two summers past ... even more so than the L.L. Bean Hunter’s tote. You can spot clean or rinse it out in the sink, though the mesh repels both dirt and liquid by design.