Small Vida Organic Cotton Tote

I got this in black at the anniversary sale. I would give it 5 stars if the canvas didn’t attract so much fuzz. constantly- I’ve resorted to using a lint roller. That being said, the pockets, phone holder, drink holder, key ring, strap length etc. are a dream. I wish this came in a different fabric - perhaps a lighter color would look neater.

The small size is perfect to carry all your things (laptop, water bottle, etc.) So many accessible pockets to use and store all your smaller things as well. I loved the white color, but I was worried about it getting dirty. Turns out the material on the bottom of the bag is different from the rest of the bag with a harder canvas. Can't wait to use this for work!

I have my share of professional, leather work bags, but I recently retired and wanted something more casual for everyday. I love the outer and inner pockets on this vida tote, including an inside more secured zipped pocket for my wallet, that keep everything organized and easily visible so I don't have to rummage around for my items. Sometimes I need to carry three pairs of eyeglasses (sunnies, reading and regular distance for driving or watching movies) and need a bag large enough for all of them, plus my pandemic items of hand wipes, hand sanitizer, and spare masks. I also need space for an extra folded up grocery or shopping bag, a hat or folding umbrella, and a water bottle. This tote fits my recently retired lifestyle for trips to the grocery store, library for my books, and farmer's market. I always prefer a zipped bag over an open top bag, but I made an exception for this DD tote.

I love this bag for work. I am a teacher and use this to carry all my things, there’s a side pocket that fits my iPad Air 3 with the case. I love all the pockets and the different size handles, the inside is also a waxy like texture that makes it easy to clean. I would give this bag a 4.5 because I used it for a full school year and it remained sturdy and firm! The pocket for the water bottle is removable. Only reason this bag is not a 5 star is due to how the fabric color holds. It is canvas and I don’t know how to clean it so it looks dusty now but then again I would leave it on the floor of the class. I got this during the anniversary sale and would get the pink zebra one if I didn’t already have so many work bags.