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"FacebookPinterest\n\nSo by now you know L.A.-based Aether makes some of the raddest, most understated outerwear around, but even the most technical, (and well-pocketed) jackets can't hold all your shit for a weekend. Enter the new canvas utility tote. An extension of those super sleek and functional aesthetics... in bag form. We spoke with Aether founders Jonah Smith, and Palmer West about what sets their latest sack apart, (and why it won't allow any sand near your iPhone.)\n\n GQ: Guys are carrying bags a lot these days... What sets your tote apart from everything else out there?\n\nJonah Smith and Palmer West: An internal pocket for music or your phone that has a zippered closure, and cord valve on both sides, attached on the inside with six inches of canvas \"play\" so that the internal zippered pocket can flip to the outside of the bag. Keeps your electronics out of the sand.\n\nSpeaking of sand, one of our greatest pet peeves with totes are their propensity to collect sand, and dirt at the bottom of the bag. In order to empty the grit you have to remove everything from the bag and flip it over. Well, we have a patented solution for this problem: an interior mesh flooring that is secured an inch above the bottom of the bag allows dirt, and sand to pass through the floor while keeping your personal items above the collection area. A magnet keeps the side flap closed until you wish to empty the sand out of the bottom side of the bag. This collection area also serves as an idea place to place your sandy flip flops or your wet suit. You have to see it to believe it, but you just shake your bag, open the flap, and tip out the sand. Problem solved.\n\nGQ: What's your favorite place to travel to in the summer?\n\nAether: Outside... anywhere really. Lack of cell signal a plus.\n\nGQ: You're leaving in a hurry for the weekend, and you've got this empty tote bag. What's going in it?\n\nAether: Electronics that start with an \"i\", sunblock, sunglasses, and a Space Hoodie.\n\n$375, available here."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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