Honorable Mentions
{Photograph}: Lo & Sons
Lo & Sons Upcycled Patchwork Tote for $66: That is in all probability what you image while 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 reality: it is created from returned and damaged Lo & Sons bags.
Lo & Sons Catalina Supreme Tote for $135: Lo & Sons is considered 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 footwear. Do not want a separate compartment? Simply unzip the underside of the principle compartment to create one bigger area. The Catalina Supreme is created from 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 prime decide from Second. It is equally pocketed, with a gentle sleeve to cradle a 13-inch laptop computer, two 5-inch pockets for a cellphone, pockets, cables, or a small pocket book, and bigger “pop” pockets on both finish that reach to carry a water bottle, umbrella, or footwear. It is product of 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 fitness center 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 cellphone, and a baggage pass-through on the opposite aspect. There are two variations, one created from neoprene and satin, however neither biodegrades.
Fjallraven Kånken Totepack for $100: We love the Kånken backpack. Its Totepack is basically 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 anticipate to suit a 1L Nalgene in there.
United by Blue Convertible Carryall for $118: That is our favorite recycled bag and a strong, water resistant laptop computer bag you can 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 out of doors getaways. A number of the foremost options embody a padded laptop computer sleeve, inner organizational pouches, and two aspect pockets with expandable straps.
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{Photograph}: Dagne Dover
Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote for $285: The Petra is created from recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is sturdy and large—it matches a 16-inch laptop computer and is sort of 17 inches tall. It is in all probability too huge for an on a regular basis bag. However the {hardware} is heavy-duty metallic, and the laptop computer compartment is padded. For fogeys, that is additionally an honest diaper bag.
