Pockets, pockets, and more pockets — that’s the name of the game when it comes to finding top-notch travel totes. After all, avid travelers know that there are few things more frustrating than having to dig through all of the contents of your bag before finally finding that one item you needed at the very bottom. 

To buy: amazon.com, $30 (originally $35)

Touting an impressive 4.7-star average rating from fans, the lightweight, waterproof Bagsmart Tote Bag is impressively multifunctional. It can serve as a travel tote, work purse, or casual shoulder bag, which means it’s especially useful if you’re headed on a trip and only want to take one option. What’s more, it features a built-in yoga mat strap, so it can also be used as a gym bag as needed. This secure buckle closure even comes in handy when transporting bulky items, or when you need extra room for sweatshirts, blankets, towels, and more. 

To best suit your travel needs, the popular travel tote is available in two sizes. The medium version measures 15.3 inches by 6 inches by 12.5 inches and the larger tote boasts a 16-inch by 6-inch by 13.5-inch frame. Both sizes can comfortably fit a 15.6-inch laptop and feature additional interior compartments, easy-to-reach side pockets, and a big zipper to keep all your belongings secure. Plus, it comes in two different colors, black and pink. 

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Another reviewer shared: “This fits under the seat [on planes] and carries all your toiletries, a computer, an iPad, and a change of clothes — it’s a great gift idea, too.” Chiming in, a shopper mentioned that “the bag also easily wipes clean if you get dust, dirt, or sawdust on it, and another buyer added that “it doesn’t hurt your shoulders if it’s heavy.” 

To buy: amazon.com, $37 (originally $44) 

For other shoppers, the Bagsmart Tote’s adaptability is what won them over. One customer said, “I use this as my daily tote bag to work, but it’s also great for trips. The quality seems like the bag would cost much more than it did — [it’s a] great value for the money.” In fact, some buyers admitted that it gets mistaken for name-brand totes that are more than double its price tag.

At the time of publishing, the price started at $30.

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