I hauled my everyday essentials in more than a dozen canvas totes to find the 7 best ones for work, weekends, and travel

I hauled my everyday essentials in more than a dozen canvas totes to find the 7 best ones for work, weekends, and travel

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRebecca Strong/Business InsiderThe humble canvas tote was originally invented with one practical purpose in mind: carrying heavy items (like groceries, firewood, and even blocks of ice) — but since then, it's expanded far beyond these rugged roots. Today's canvas totes are still hefty enough to withstand the weight of all your daily must-haves, but they'…