World's Best Tote Bag — Episode 2: Four years later, it still bestrides the travel world like a colossus

First noted here in September 2005, when it cost all of $24.95 on the manufacturer's website, it's still available, unlike so many other great things that disappear for one reason or another.

Comes in Sweet Pea Green, Hunter Green, Navy Blue, Gray, Black, Coffee Brown or Yellow.

Features and Details:

• Main compartment has zipper closure with large internal  zipper pocket

• Large front pocket with organizer panel and lockable zippers

• Durable 900-D polyester and ripstop polyester combination

• Easy–access end pockets for water bottle and umbrella

• Pocket on back slips over rolling luggage handle

• Heavy–duty nickel plated zippers

• Twelve pockets total

• Lightweight: 1.6 lbs.

• Padded bottom

• 15" x 12" x 5.5"

• 1,000 cu. in.

Mine is at least 10 years old and still looks fine, with all zippers smooth and easy and no loose seams or threads.

Now $29.95 from the manufacturer, though you'll see it for twice that and more in various upscale catalogs.

We know better.