The Best Tested Tote Bags (2024): Weather-Proof, Durable

Honorable Mentions

Lo & Sons Upcycled Patchwork Tote for $66: That is in all probability what you image whenever you consider a tote—it has one massive 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 might be used as a piece tote bag or for an evening away. Enjoyable truth: it is made out of returned and damaged Lo & Sons bags.

Lo & Sons Catalina Supreme Tote for $135: Lo & Sons is certainly one of our favourite manufacturers, and former reviewer Medea Giordano says this journey bag is good for weekend getaways. It is capacious with a backside compartment for a pair of sneakers. Do not want a separate compartment? Simply unzip the underside of the principle compartment to create one bigger house. The Catalina Supreme is made out of a sturdy recycled materials that retains its form even when empty. For what it’s, although, it is onerous to justify the hefty price ticket.

Bellroy Tokyo Tote for $129: That is the runner-up to our high choose from Second. It is equally pocketed, with a delicate sleeve to cradle a 13-inch laptop computer, two 5-inch pockets for a telephone, pockets, cables, or a small pocket book, and bigger “pop” pockets on both finish that stretch to carry a water bottle, umbrella, or sneakers. It is made from recycled plastic bottles, and its straps have a pleasant rubbery grip to maintain it in your shoulders.

{Photograph}: Lux and Nyx

Lux and Nyx Origami Tote for $288: The Origami Tote is gorgeous, with a design that may transition from work and the health club to dinner or the airport. There is a padded laptop computer sleeve, two inside aspect pockets that may maintain mini-umbrellas or perhaps a flat shoe, a small zip pocket hidden inside the outside V-shape sleeve that holds a telephone, and a baggage pass-through on the opposite aspect. There are two variations, one made out of neoprene and satin, however neither biodegrades.

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 measurement, with solely a 13-inch laptop computer pocket and two aspect pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella—however they’re tight, so do not count on to suit a 1L Nalgene in there.

United by Blue Convertible Carryall for $118: That is our favorite recycled bag and a strong, waterproof laptop computer bag that you may put on as a tote on one shoulder or unzip the hidden straps and sport as a backpack. Former reviewer Medea Giordano says it is nice for tenting journeys and outside getaways. A few of the predominant options embody a padded laptop computer sleeve, inner organizational pouches, and two aspect pockets with expandable straps.

{Photograph}: Dagne Dover

Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote for $285: The Petra is made out of recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is sturdy and large—it matches a 16-inch laptop computer and is nearly 17 inches tall. It is in all probability too large for an on a regular basis bag. However the {hardware} is heavy-duty steel, and the laptop computer compartment is padded. For folks, that is additionally a good diaper bag.