There are designer hits (whose totes aren’t as bankrupting as their leather goods) such as Isabel Marant’s very smart, Darwen striped canvas-trimmed nylon tote, which will easily survive the sand.

The beauty of this Tory Burch tennis tote isn’t its sporty striped trim—it’s a removable ... cover and use the bag for travel.” Another canvas tote bag on the list, but hear me out ...