Back to School Tote Bags for Search and Rescue

Summer's over. The existential dread returns. Welcome back to regularly scheduled chaos. The perfect tote bags for the search and rescue in your life.

Why Tote Bags for Search and Rescue

SAR is a special breed. Volunteer hours, brutal conditions, and outcomes that range from miraculous to heartbreaking. You do it anyway because someone has to.

Your commute bag is a daily statement piece whether you like it or not. Instead of a boring black laptop bag or a free tote from a conference, why not carry something that makes people on the train do a double-take? These bags hold everything you need while broadcasting exactly how you feel about Monday mornings.

About Back to School Gifting

Teachers gearing up for another year of underpaid heroism. Working parents celebrating that their kids are someone else's problem for 8 hours. Office workers who weirdly miss school supplies. Back to school energy hits different in the workplace.

Timing

August-September

Typical Budget

$20-40

What You Get

  • +Heavy-duty canvas that survives the commute and your career
  • +Reinforced straps for hauling all your work baggage (literal and emotional)
  • +Interior pocket for keys, phone, or emergency snacks
  • +Machine washable for when life gets messy

Perfect For

  • Packs and gear bags
  • Water bottles for the field
  • Vehicles with personality
  • Daily commutes that need entertainment
  • Grocery runs after work because you're already out
  • Gym bags for stress relief sessions

Get First Access

SAR stickers in the works. Get on the list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big are the tote bags?
15" x 16" with a 4" gusset - fits a laptop, lunch, and the emotional weight of your responsibilities. Handles have an 11" drop for easy shoulder carrying.
What material are they?
Heavy-duty 12oz canvas. These aren't flimsy grocery store bags - they're built to carry your stuff through whatever your commute throws at you.
Do you cover different SAR disciplines?
Mountain, wilderness, water, K9 - we're building collections for all of them.
Are these about unprepared hikers?
Some are. Cotton kills, and so does overconfidence.