Everyday Totepack

I just bought this bag and I love it so much. I wanted a stylish bag that can follow me from the city to the forest and be enough versatile to hold whatever the gear I need for the day whether i go for bird shooting, macro, street photography or family event. This is it. I am surprised of all the gear I can fit in.

I bought my everyday pack years ago and use it near daily for work and my graduate school. It fits very well under the seat on an airplane which I need because I travel for work. The pack centers weight well close along the back and the dividers and side zippers help me access things I have packed low while the opening on the top and front pocket give me quick access to the things I more frequently use while still keeping them safe and secure.

I was skeptical because of the other reviews. After my messenger bag broke and there wasn’t another bag to comfortably house my 15” laptop, I was looking at this bag as a replacement but was deferred by some of the negative “wanted to love it” reviews. After trying the everyday backpack and not really enjoying how the laptop sleeve pocket bulged, I decided to try out the Totepack. I honestly wish I had done so first and sooner. Yes the Totepack is just one main inner compartment, but I like that my computer fits nicely in its designed pocket. I like that the open concept allows you to create a vertical separator for something like a water bottle while still leaving space to pack everything else. If you’re used to the open concept of bags now-a-days this is what I would go with. If you’re more into the compartments for each individual gadget then the everyday backpack is more that style. Both great bags, but I think the Totepack is most similar to a vertical messenger bag.

I got this as a Christmas present in 2023 and I have been using it EVERYDAY ever since. This is the perfectly stylish and practical bag for all purpose - weekdays for work (keeps my notebook, tablet, papers, umbrella, wallet and phone), some evening and weekend bouldering, and I also use this to put my daughter’s water bottle, books and games when I take her out. I’ve also received compliments from colleagues and friends. The only problem is I need more of this in a more dirt- resistant color (not black). I love how the bone looks but the dirt is difficult to clean off. Maybe a darker warm shade or the deep red you have for the new roller? Please!