And unless the main area has stuff inside, the Elements Tote does not stand on its own despite Alpaka’s claim. There is a gusseted bottom with an actual panel so it does have the ability to, but only if it’s reasonably filled in the main area. Now it’s not necessarily a downer, but enough to raise in case you were hoping to do so. Most likely it’ll be on the surface laying on its side if it’s not filled out from the bottom or against something else. Probably a little more padding added to the bottom would make me feel more comfortable loading out my laptop and cameras too. According to another reader “Envirosax make some cute ones that have lasted me for years, and they roll up”. A perfect all round bag!

Enviorsax bags are so popular because of their different and beautiful designs. They come in multiple colors and styles, so there is a bag for everyone! One reader says “I take one everywhere I go. I’ve used them for groceries and shopping, as a beach bag, and as an extra bag just in case. I can’t say enough about them”. There are mostly refinement details that can be built into the current Elements Tote design and would no doubt be perfection for me if they do build those features in. Value for Money One reader says, “I have one from Ikea that’s perfect and I use it all the time. The one from Ikea is sturdy and has handles with a decent length that don’t cut into your shoulder.” It’s so simple to carry around and easier on the hands and shoulders. The bags take up no room and are multi-functional. One reader even used her Baggu tote to “carry snorkeling equipment on the Great Barrier Reef.” The awesome patterns of the bag will add style and color to any vacation wardrobe. The tote bags below still came highly recommended for travelers, but didn’t quite make our list of winners.An awesome gift for your friends and family, and it takes up no room in your luggage to transport it home!

Because we used the bag for traveling and as an additional or emergency bag when needed, we paid attention to the size of the bag. Plus, we paid attention to the folded version and when it would be unfolded. Some of the bags we recommend can be the size of a credit card when folded, so they’re perfect if you have limited space. The others have a size that is quite large when opened, but make sure that this is not outside the limits of flight rules. Extras Several readers recommend bringing a foldable RuMe bag as it makes for a great shopping bag, is perfect for carrying souvenirs and can hold a ton of weight. It is also makes a fantastic beach bag or picnic bag. So one bag for many occasions. The Elements Tote is no exception in that Totes don’t sit well on my sloping shoulders and tend to slide off, but the clearance is enough for my long arms to comfortably grip the base of the carry strap and not find it awkward or uncomfortable to hold onto. Other duffels or totes I’ve tried are too short in length and make it difficult to do the same, while I found it sit well under my arm and for my wrist.It works for everything from day tripping on your vacation to carrying your lunch to work once you get home. One reader said that the Flip and Tumble bag is “my favorite. I always have it in my purse! They come in many colors, washable and compact.” The comfort is about what we expect from a tote bag. Since there’s no padding on the handles, how it feels on your shoulder depends on what you’re carrying. Loading it up with water bottles and other heavy gear causes it to dig some into your shoulders, though it’s not unbearable and is easy enough to switch sides to give one a break. It stays put as we wander throughout the day, too, which we appreciate—it’s rather annoying when a shoulder bag slips off your shoulder constantly, and we didn’t find that happening with the Aer Go Tote 2. Inside The Tote