Tote bag

A method of forming a tote bag comprising:

• forming an outer shell from a solitary component, wherein the solitary component is fused together to form a seam, and wherein the outer shell comprises a sidewall defining a top, an opening, a front, and a back,
• wherein the outer shell is foldable;
• forming a plurality of shoulder straps configured to be secured to each other,
• the plurality of shoulder straps further comprising,
• forming a plurality of loops from webbing, and
• forming an additional padding configured to facilitate carrying the tote bag over a shoulder;
• forming a plurality of reinforcement patches,
• wherein the plurality of shoulder straps are connected to the plurality of reinforcement patches, and the reinforcement patches are attached to the outer shell;
• forming a semi-rigid base defining a bottom of the bag,
• wherein the semi-rigid base is formed substantially rectangular shaped,
• wherein the semi-rigid base includes a logo,
• wherein the semi-rigid base is configured to keep the tote bag upright,
• wherein the outer shell and the semi-rigid base form a storage compartment, and
• wherein the opening is configured to allow access to the storage compartment, the storage compartment further comprising,
• forming an inner pocket attached to an upper portion of the sidewall comprising a zipper, wherein the zipper is configured to open and close the inner pocket, and
• wherein the inner pocket is waterproof when the zipper is closed, and
• forming a sealing device configured to secure portions of the sidewalls together;
• and
• forming a top binding configured to surround an opening circumference at the top of the outer shell and a top of the inner pocket attached to the upper portion of the sidewall.