25 Best Tote Bags for Work, Travel, Beach Days & Beyond

glamour.com:

, but they’re not always the most practical day-to-day. That’s where the best tote bags come in. Sure, they can get a bad rap for being unseemly large, but if you're wondering, should you use tote bags?

The answer is an emphatic yes.The best tote function with plenty of space and pockets to lug everything from laptops to school materials, grocery hauls to packed lunches, and to commuter essentials (obviously, always leave the house with headphones, a change of , and reading material in tow).

Snaps for letting your pragmatic side shine.Totes are usually made of durable materials from leather to liquid-resistant nylon (JIC in were wondering what’s the best fabric to use) and are often multifunctional—styles with double shoulder handles and detachable crossbody straps are MVPs.

And naturally, the ultimate tote is every bit as stylish as the other bags in your closets, be it emblazed with your fave logo, accented with hardware, or impeccably pared-back (quiet luxury lovers, we see you).No matter your vibe or lifestyle, tote bags are tried-and-true —whether you commute by train in a big city and don’t have a car to stash stuff in, are a parent constantly schlepping your little one's stuff, live the student life, or are zipping from the gym to the office to dinner afterward.But a fact remains: Everyone’s tote bag needs are different (students and , city dwellers, and parents everywhere really feel us on this one).