Your ticket is booked and your hotel squared away; now, it’s time to get packing. Whether you’re headed on a weekend away or setting off on a weeks-long adventure across countries, a solid travel tote is going to be your most useful companion. It could be your personal item on the plane, your carry-on for extra souvenirs, and even your beach catch-all at the destination—this is a bag with many side gigs. Just be sure you pick one with the right specifications for your trip.
Vogue’s Favorite Travel Totes:
A roomy canvas tote, for example, is the perfect choice for seaside destinations or road trips with friends; but it’s not exactly the right fit for a work trip. Destination weddings and travels to far-flung locations might require a travel tote with a little more storage room, with the smart compartments and features required to make long-haul flights go a little more smoothly. (And speaking of: If you’re traveling by air, make sure to double check your airline’s size requirements for personal items.)
Whatever your travel style, we put together an edit with a range of options. From roomy to compact, from polished to rugged, these are the best travel totes on the market.
- Why We Love It: If you’re jumping straight off a flight and into a meeting, you’ll want a tote that can double as a work bag. The Incognito from London-based brand Métier is not only incredibly polished, but it’s also practical. Multiple internal and external compartments keep you ultra-organized; and there’s a dedicated laptop pocket for stashing your computer.
- Materials: Leather
- Dimensions: 13”H x 15.7” W x 9.4”D
- Colors: Black, Brown Suede
- Why We Love It: Say goodbye to the days of trying to stuff a too-big bag under the airplane seat in front of you or into tight overhead train bins. At eight inches tall, Demellier’s Stockholm tote is just the right size to slide easily under most cabin seats (while still fitting up to a 10” iPad). The zipped closure means you don’t have to worry about losing any belongings during take-off or landing.
- Materials: Leather
- Dimensions: 8” H x 16.1” W x 5.5” D
- Colors: Beige, Brown Suede, Chocolate Suede
- Why We Love It: This canvas tote channels just the right amount of New England prep. Its large capacity includes an interior pocket and will easily fit your weekend wardrobe—and, when it’s time to head to the beach, your towel and book. It has a handy leather tie to keep it all secure, and the shoulder-length strap fits perfectly under your arm.
- Materials: Canvas
- Dimensions: 12.5” H x 26.5” W x 8” D
- Colors: Navy, Crimson
- Why We Love It: Kallmeyer’s canvas tote is in it for the long haul— at a super roomy 30 inches wide, you can easily fit everything from your clothes and shoes to your tech and toiletries for a few days. There’s an interior pocket for your valuables, while a magnetic closure keeps things secure (but still easy enough to rummage around in if you need to grab something mid-drive).
- Materials: Canvas, leather
- Dimensions: 15.2” H x 30.7” W x 7.5” D
- Colors: Red, Beige, Black
- Why We Love It: Quince has designed the perfect travel bag for those prioritizing practicality and efficiency. Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket. The best part: a luggage sleeve for securing the bag to your roller.
- Materials: Nylon, leather
- Dimensions: 13” H x 18.5” W X 9.5” D
- Colors: Black, Navy, Dark Green
- Why We Love It: It might be a little too upscale to handle rugged camping; but if glamping is more your speed, invest in the Isabel Marant Wardy tote. Done in crinkle-patent leather with heavy-duty canvas shoulder straps, it certainly looks the part; but aesthetics aside, you can easily squeeze in all your necessities, from water bottles and trail maps to a change of swimsuit, without sacrificing style.
- Materials: Leather
- Dimensions: 11.75” H x 21.75” W x 7.75” D
- Colors: Sage, Black
- Why We Love It: Tumi’s aptly named Just In Case tote should be on every traveler’s essentials list. Carry it as your cabin bag (it has a built-in luggage sleeve) or simply fold it down into the included zippered pouch and tuck it into your purse or suitcase just in case you find yourself in need of an extra bag for hauling back souvenirs.
- Materials: Nylon
- Dimensions: 14.25” H x 24.75” W x 7” D
- Colors: Mink, Black, Rosewood
- Why We Love It: If plain nylon and canvas just aren’t your thing, never fear. Dries Van Noten created a luxe velvet tote that bears a striking resemblance to Mary Poppins’ bag (extra-large storage capacity included). With top handles and shoulder straps, two internal pockets, and an interior zip compartment, it’s a stylish bag that doesn’t skimp on all the useful features you need for a week on the road.
- Materials: Velvet, leather
- Dimensions: 12.6” H x 16.5” W x 5” D
- Colors: Floral Velvet, Cognac Suede
