Honorable Mentions
{Photograph}: Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth Waxed Canvas Tote for $115: Should you’re into low-key, useful vogue with a touch of “quiet luxurious,” this 12-ounce waxed canvas tote delivers simply that. Aesthetically, suppose Yeezy model circa 2017 (minus the antisemitism). I really like mine in washed navy, however the earthy tones—cedar brown, palm inexperienced, and taupe—are simply as modern. It’s sturdy sufficient to endure a farmer’s market spree, an in a single day journey, or double as a seashore bag. The design is straightforward however nonetheless considerate: exterior pockets for fast grabs (keys, cellphone, an emergency snack) and two inside ones (together with a zippered compartment) for protecting your valuables sorted.
Alo Yoga Cunning Sherpa Tote for $288: The Alo Yoga Cunning Sherpa Tote is peak soft-girl aesthetic. It is constituted of plush fake fur, with a refined embroidered Alo brand on the heart, no further frills. It is roomy sufficient to function an in a single day bag, and the ultra-soft handles do not dig into my shoulders, even after I overpack (which is all the time). Admittedly, that is extra of a fall and winter tote—sherpa in summer season simply feels felony—however for cold-weather months, it is the coziest companion. The one actual draw back is the $288 price ticket.
Ölend Ona Mushy Bag for $100: The Ölend Ona Mushy Bag is puffy, vibrant, and provided in a rainbow of colours. Constructed from water resistant nylon, it’s a intelligent twist on the usual tote, designed to stretch its usefulness with each new outfit or event. You’ll be able to put on it 4 other ways: as a tote, purse, crossbody, or perhaps a backpack. The Mushy Bag additionally consists of adjustable facet straps. Whereas it matches laptops as much as 16 inches, I would not threat stashing my laptop computer right here as a result of there is not any devoted sleeve. However the exterior zipper pocket is a playful contact for stashing small necessities.
{Photograph}: Lo & Sons
Lo & Sons Upcycled Patchwork Tote for $66: That is in all probability what you image whenever you consider a tote—it has one giant compartment with two smaller inner pockets, and it does not snap or zip closed. Nonetheless, it comfortably matches a laptop computer, books, and day-to-day equipment, so it may very well be used as a piece tote bag or for an evening away. Enjoyable truth: It is constituted of returned and broken Lo & Sons baggage.
Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote for $285: The Petra is constituted of recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is sturdy and big—it matches a 16-inch laptop computer and is nearly 17 inches tall. It is in all probability too massive for an on a regular basis bag. However the {hardware} is heavy-duty metallic, and the laptop computer compartment is padded. For folks, that is additionally an honest diaper bag.
Fjallraven Kånken Totepack for $100: We love the Kånken backpack. Its Totepack is actually the identical bag however can convert from a tote to a backpack. The draw back is its dimension, with solely a 13-inch laptop computer pocket and two facet pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella—however they’re tight, so do not anticipate to suit a 1L Nalgene in there.
