When you are accustomed to traveling a fair amount, you no doubt have a preference in the bag that you want as your side kick to accompany you along your travels. This bag can be one considered to be the “go to bag” or the workhorse bag. The bag that best fits this description is also known as the Tote bag. It has the ability to fit all the essentials required for traveling and is most functional and durable whilst doing so.
The ability to carry a multitude of travel essentials in such a discreet, yet efficient package is what has won the Tote the most desirable bag to travel with. Judging from its simple design, it would almost be impossible to know that packed in its classic confines are items such as; wallet, passport, phone, headsets, tablet or laptop, scarf, gloves, sweater, toiletry bag, snack and water bottle…..
Traditional Totes are known to have one large compartment held together by two straps. While the traditional tote is ideal for everyday use, it may lead to some unexpected logistical glitches while traversing ports of travel, such as the TSA. In this post, we would like to focus on the innovations of Totes that have made them more organized and less prone to organizational inconveniences.
I.e.: “all passengers should be in their seats and overhead bins closed at this time for a timely departure,” yet you are scrummaging through your Tote to find your headphones that will soon be found tangled at the farthest reaches of your Tote, tangled to your charger wires.
Below are some of the items that we will highlight in this blog post.
Dedicated pockets sized perfectly for phones. Wallets, credit cards and ID’s, sunglasses, water bottle, tablet or laptop, and even loops for pens.
A minimalist styled, beautiful and luxurious. Premium leather, that is durable and treated for material protection from the elements.
Durable Zippers and enclosures that will keep your items secure and in place.
Structural enforcement that is lite weight, functional and not obtrusive.
Totes that are lightweight and can be packed down to a palm-sized pouch for easy storage into another bag if not needed. Comes in handy for having extra storage for items collected.
RFID-blocking liner to protect your credit cards and passport from wireless identity theft.
Separate compartment that is often removable to store items such as shoes separate from other items.
Interior and exterior clip attachments to attach keys and other items.
Water resistant bags that will function just as well on the beach as the airport.
Bags that are functional enough yet compact enough to perfectly store beneath seat.
Convertible bags that you can wear over shoulder or wear across body.