"Finding the best totes for travel shouldn't be harder than finding your gate, and somehow it is. Frankly, it seems like totes don't want to work these days. They're floppy, allergic to moisture, and too cool to carry actual stuff. They went vegan, then minimalist, then micro. But you need something spacious, wipeable, and tough enough to survive TSA. If the Everywhere Tote isn't your vibe, we've schlepped some close seconds through airports, overstuffed them with travel essentials, and wedged them under seats."
"Aer Simple Tote for $139: Have you ever hefted a nylon or leather tote in your hand and realized that slinging it over your shoulder would give you immediate scoliosis? Then you want Aer's ultra-lightweight, simple sailcloth tote, which weighs less than a pound. Its 15 liters felt surprisingly capacious. I fit two jackets inside on a walk with my kids, and the 3-inch-wide bag tucked neatly under my arm. The two exterior drop pockets fit my Nalgene"
Away's Everywhere Tote ($155) is the top travel tote, offering structure, durability, and easy cleaning. Several alternative travel totes were evaluated for travel use, including ultralight and family-friendly designs. Updated October 2025 adds Lo & Sons The O.G. 2 and Mission Workshop Drift Tote and expands testing methodology and upcoming evaluations. The Aer Simple Tote ($139) is ultralight and unexpectedly capacious at 15 liters, fitting two jackets and a Nalgene comfortably. Evaluation criteria include durability, capacity, shoulder comfort, wipeability, and under-seat carry-on fit.
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