I have been using STEELE Canvas products for a very long time. I've mostly used the large 'laundry trucks' at the cottage and the tote bags since the 70's. I've found the tote bags hold up better than the big name-brand totes. I've found they hold their stiffness longer---I like that. I like the tote to be able to stand up on it's own so that when I set it down to add items to it, it...stays...put; it's much easier to load than a tote that has collapsed and I have to bend down and keep it open. As I get older, I appreciate the little things more. The nice bonus about STEELE is all of their products are made in the U.S.A. and are made to order. Yes, this takes a bit longer to arrive but it's worth it. I'd like to post a few of my favourite items from STEELE. Their log carrier is phenomenal. Recently, one of my pups hurt his paw. I used the log carrier to lift him into the Jeep and off we went to the vet so, it has all kinds of uses other th