The designers at Lug make sturdy little collapsible coolers, vinyl totes and other storage bags in bright colors with quilted fabric accents and fun shapes. They’re sized to be mixed and matched for picnics and other outings. My favorites are the Clearview transparent totes (which hold everything else and come with straps or neat circular handles) and zippered envelopes. These make for efficient compartmentalization while letting you see what’s inside each of the bags. Add one of the brightly colored quilted Freight Box Lunch Cube coolers (not transparent, but thermally sound and classy looking), and you’re ready to head for the hills, or a park bench. Lug Clearview Totes are $34; Clearview Zippered Envelope 2-pack, $18; Freight Box Lunch Cube, $22; at or 877-584-4255. Judi Dash, Gear & Gadgets Syndicate
