Julia CooperWhether you’re commuting to work, packing a travel bag, hitting the gym, or just running errands around town, a great tote or backpack is an essential part of an on-the-go wardrobe. Totes offer easy-access and effortless style while backpacks give a look an urban edge while enhancing organization and comfort.
Pick one over the other, or go for both! We’ve selected some of our favorite totes and backpacks for staying organized and looking sharp on the go so you’ll be able to find great options in your price range and that match your style.
Totes
Crosshatched leather and a classic silhouette make the Lucie tote from Kate Spade a must-have for your wardrobe. Available in a variety of colors to best match your style.
This Gucci tote that features their signature Blooms print and double-G Supreme canvas is a gorgeous investment piece. The canvas reverses to leather in an antique rose hue on a top-handle tote that’s made doubly fabulous for its versatility.
Built-in RFID technology in this organizer tote from Lodis shields your personal information from electronic scanners in this easy over-the-shoulder tote. Available in a bold red as well as a neutral toffee leather.
This modern yet classic Burberry tote is a structured satchel that makes for a major style moment thanks to rich pebbled leather, buckle hardware inspired by the brand’s famed trench and an optional shoulder strap featuring Burberry’s iconic heck.
This piece from Madewell is an all-purpose tote fashioned from sleek genuine leather boasts a voluminous storage compartment and sturdy straps that rest comfortably on your shoulder. Also available in a chic black.
This gorgeous tote is done in Stella McCartney’s signature shimmering faux leather is framed with decorative whipstitching and a diamond-cut tonal chain, while a just-right interior lined in rosy logo Jacquard completes the stylishly sustainable look.
This polished, structured tote from Lodis will carry you from 9-to-5 in style! This top-stitched leather tote bag features long, rolled handles, RFID technology, and a plethora of organizational pockets. Also available in a classic black, bold red, or neutral toffee.
Buckle-embellished straps play up the polished, cosmopolitan style of this spacious, simple Kate Spade tote crafted from slick nylon. Also available in black and deep plum.
This cleanly styled shopping tote from Saint Laurent will elevate any look with smooth, richly lustrous leather. Available in a variety of neutral and bold shades to fit any style.
This sporty yet sophisticated backpack from MZ Wallace is the ultimate work-to-weekend accessory for any woman on the move. It features multiple pockets and a tethered zip-top pouch as well as a A durable, water-resistant nylon exterior holds up to the elements.
This street-savvy backpack from Brahmin is crafted from a glazed, croc-embossed leather that lends signature sophistication to a sized-down staple.
This backpack from Kate Spade is the perfect carry all for the gym, work, weekend getaways, or commutes with painterly roses that pattern the chic nylon pack.
This classic backpack by Rebecca Minkoff gets a glam upgrade in glazed, lavishly textured leather for some serious street-chic attitude. Also available in black and taupe, both featuring gold hardware.
Simply chic, this versatile pack from Madewell is done in rich cognac-hued or rich black leather for a classic look you can pair with just about anything.
A slouchy silhouette and center zipper modernize this pebbled-leather backpack from Vince Camuto that completes your on or off-duty style with panache. Also available in a classic black.
Sleek, minimalist lines define this spacious backpack from Sole Society that serves as an around-town essential. Also available in a printed emerald and a chic black.