14 Best Tote Bags of 2025 Tested and Reviewed Wired

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A cozy Earth Wax Canbus Tote for $115: If you’re interested in understated functional fashion with hints of “quiet luxury,” this 12-ounce wax canbu tote offers just that. Aesthetically, think of it as the Yeezy brand (except anti-Semitism) from around 2017. I love mine in the washed navy, but it has a simple tone –Cedar Brown, Palm Greenand Taupe– It’s just as fashionable. It’s durable enough to double as a farmer’s market fuss, overnight trips, or beach bags. The design is simple, but still thoughtful. Quick grab (keys, phone, emergency snacks) and two interior pockets and two interior pockets for sorting valuables (including zippered compartments).

Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Tote $288: Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Tote is Peak Soft Girl’s aesthetic. It is made from gorgeous faux fur, with subtle embroidered aro logo in the center and no extra frills. It’s spacious enough to act as an overnight bag, and the ultra-flexible handle won’t dig my shoulders even when I overpack (always). Certainly, this is like a tote for autumn and winter. Although sherpas feel criminal in the summer, they are the most cozy companions in the cold season. The only real downside is the $288 price tag.

ÖlendOna Soft Bag $100: ÖlendOna Soft Bag It is puffy, lively and served with rainbows of colour. Made from water-resistant nylon, this standard tote is a clever twist and is designed to enhance its usefulness with all new outfits and occasions. You can wear four different ways: As a tote, handbag, crossbody, or backpack. The soft bag also includes adjustable side straps. Fits up to 16 inches laptops, but there is no special sleeve so there is no risk of hiding the laptop here. However, the external zipper pocket is a playful touch to hide small essentials.

Photo: Lo & Sons

Lo & Sons upcycles a $66 patchwork tote: This is probably what you imagine when thinking about a tote. There is one large compartment with two small internal pockets that do not close the snaps or zips. Still, it fits comfortably into laptops, books, and daily accessories, so you can use it as a tote bag for your pieces or overnight. Fun fact: it is made from I returned my lo & sons bag and it got damaged.

Dagne Dover Petra Convertible Tote $285: Petra is made from recycled polyester and plastic bottles. It’s durable Huge– Fits 16 inch laptop and is about 17 inch tall. It’s probably too big for your everyday bag. However, the hardware is sturdy metal and has padded laptop compartments. For parents, this is also a decent diaper bag.

Fjallraven Kånken Totepack $100: we love Kånken backpack. That tot pack is essentially the same bag, but can be converted from totes to backpacks. The downside is the size, it only has a 13-inch laptop pocket and two side pockets for a water bottle or small umbrella, but it’s tight so don’t expect it to fit 1L nalgene there.