Even well-padded handles can’t stop your shoulder from aching after an hour of lugging your tote around. The handles on a tote are also frequently large enough to toss over your shoulder, so you can have the hands-free carry that we love. Now, the handles aren’t large enough to toss over your shoulder-you have to carry them in the hand, which is only comfortable for so long. Typically, messenger bags have been designed for laptop and office gear, meaning they’re usually more mindful of organization and aren’t often too bulky or oversized. The Tenba DNA 16 Slim Messenger Bag is durable, sleek, and has built-in organization to carry your camera gear (if that’s something you’re into). They’re usually small enough to stick in your bag on the daily, which comes in handy if you get caught in a storm on the way home from work. You can walk into a meeting with a tote pack in your hands and then when the business talk is over, throw it on your back and ride on home.

In a pinch, a hot shower may do: Running the stream of water down your back, for instance, may help relieve back stiffness and discomfort. The back panels of tote packs frequently don’t have any air channels or mesh for ventilation (this helps give the bag a clean look, but isn’t ideal if you’re a sweaty person). But you don’t need anything overkill. On the other hand, some of our team members appreciate laptop bags that feature enough padding that you don’t feel like you need to put your laptop in a separate sleeve and/or case first. Looking for a laptop bag with a rain shell-or buying one separately-is great if you need hefty water protection sometimes, but not always. The TOM BIHN Daylight Backpack is made of durable materials that should hold up against the test of time (and the company has a great warranty, if not). Not only is this great for your expensive machine, but because the laptop compartment is against your back, it makes for a comfortable carry to boot. Brands like Minaal and Tom Bihn have nests and caches respectively that suspend your laptop in the center of the sleeve and are adjustable to the exact size of your laptop.

Minaal calls its laptop sleeve the "patented DeviceNest™ shock-proof device sleeve." Despite this super jargon-y name, this device sleeve is amazing. The Minaal Daily 3.0 Bag is a solid pick if you’re looking for a laptop bag with premium protection. The bag has enough space for all the daily essentials-and it expands via a roll-top-although we’re disappointed in the lack of water bottle pockets. Plus, it’s available in several fun colorways to give your daily routine a splash of style. The Rip Zip style of opening on the front compartment is a clever design, allowing you to "rip" open the compartment and access whatever’s inside within seconds. TUMI satchel bags and totes are made for adventures near and far, seeing you through every journey in style. The Haven Travel Promotion is only open to legal residents of New Zealand who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Five Plano 3600 StowAway tackle trays are included and fit into the bottom of the pack’s main compartment, providing secure storage for dozens of lures and other terminal tackle components, while a separate upper storage compartment zips open to reveal cavernous storage for bulkier items like reels and accessories, line spools, clothing, camera gear, portable electronics, food items and more.

As it stands, we suggest using a separate laptop sleeve for proper protection. This means that your laptop is not only securely held in place, but lifted away from all sides of the bag, which adds protection no matter what angle you drop your bag at. This boxy laptop bag is globally popular, but it’s more than a fashion statement. Where the Rickshaw and North St are definitely bicycle-style inspired, these two ultra-compact men’s crossbody bags from Aer - the Day Sling 2 and City Sling - are clearly aimed at men (and women) with more of an urban fashion sense. Cotton bags are very versatile and completely in fashion. A canvas tote bag, however, is any tote made from the durable, fabric material woven out of cotton or linen. It’s 100% cotton. Its very comfortable & smooth to do project on this. It’s super handy. The organization is on the more complicated side, which may not be your cup of tea. While there is some organization inside of the GORUCK GR2, the main compartment is basically one giant bucket. You can simply reach into your bag hanging at your side instead of swinging a backpack off of one shoulder.