Best tested tote bag (2024): Weather-resistant, durable

honorable mentions

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Lo & Sons Upcycled Patchwork Tote for $66, When you think of a tote this is probably what comes to your mind – it has one large compartment with two small interior pockets and it doesn't have a snap or zip closure. Still, it comfortably fits a laptop, books, and everyday items, so it can be used as a bag for work or a night out. Fun Fact: It was built Returned and damaged Lo & Sons' bags.

Lo & Sons Catalina Supreme Tote for $135, Lo & Sons is one of our favorite brands, and former reviewer Medea Giordano says this travel bag is great for weekend getaways. It has a bottom compartment for one pair of shoes. Don't need a separate compartment? Simply open the bottom of the main compartment to create a larger space. The Catalina Supreme is made from a durable recycled material that maintains its shape even when empty. However, for what it is, it's hard to justify its hefty price tag.

Bellroy Tokyo Tote for $129, It's the runner-up to our top pick from Moment. It's equally pocketed, with a soft sleeve to hold a 13-inch laptop, two 5-inch pockets for a phone, wallet, cables or small notebook, and large “pop” pockets on either end that hold a water bottle. Are extended to. , umbrella, or shoes. it is made recycled plastic bottlesAnd its straps have a nice rubbery grip to keep it on your shoulders.

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Lux & Nicks Origami Tote for $288, The Origami Tote is stunning, with a design that can transform from work and the gym to dinner or the airport. It has a padded laptop sleeve, two interior side pockets that can hold mini-umbrellas or even a flat shoe, a small zip pocket hidden inside the outer V-shaped sleeve that can hold a phone, And an item can be placed on the other side. There are two versions, one made of neoprene and satin, but no biodegradation,

Fjallraven Konken Totepack for $100, We Love Konken BackpackIts Totepack is essentially the same bag but can convert from a tote to a backpack. The downside is its size, with only a 13-inch laptop pocket and two side pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella – but they're tight, so don't expect to fit a 1L Nalgene in there.

United by Blue Convertible Carryall for $118: it is Our Favorite Recycled Bags And a solid, water-resistant laptop bag that you can wear as a tote over one shoulder or unbuckle the hidden straps and wear as a backpack. Former reviewer Madea Giordano says it's great for camping trips and outdoor getaways. Some of the key features include a padded laptop sleeve, internal organizational pouch, and two side pockets with expandable straps.

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Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote for $285, Petra is made from recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It is durable and Huge—It fits 16-inch laptops and is approximately 17 inches long. This is probably too big for an everyday bag. But the hardware is heavy-duty metal, and the laptop compartment is padded. For parents, it is also a good diaper bag.