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Details & care
Sleek, uncomplicated design defines Madewell's signature carryall crafted from vegetable-tanned leather that develops a beautiful patina over time. The top zip closure ensures all your everyday necessities stay in place, while the sturdy straps are long enough to sling over your shoulder but short enough to carry in hand.
Top zip closure
Over-the-shoulder handles
Interior zip pocket
Flat base
Leather
Imported
One or more major components use at least 50% leather sourced from a tannery that has achieved a Leather Working Group Gold rating for energy use, waste production and water treatment
Item #5616195
Core Product ID 333335DFD9
Size info
14"W x 13 ½"H x 6 ½"D. (Interior capacity: extra-large.)
8" strap drop.
1.8 lb.
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I ordered both the medium and large zip-top Transport totes and ended up keeping the large one. The medium is great though and I was tempted to keep both! Ultimately I went with the large because I want to use it as a work bag and the large was big enough for my laptop and a notebook. Both have nice leather with the perfect amount of texture. Not too smooth (shows every scratch/scuff) and not too pebbled/wrinkled. It looks like a bag that will age well.
I like that both are relatively light and that they have an interior pocket. A lot of totes skip the interior pocket and make you spend more money to buy a divider/clip in pocket. The large purse would benefit from a larger interior pocket, or even one on each side.
The medium also has a flat exterior pocket that runs the length of the purse side, but the large does not. I would like it better if the large also had the exterior pocket.
CarolineLV
Verified purchase
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Most helpful critical review
July 20, 2020Incentivized review
Smells bad and poor quality
I was looking forward to receiving this bag for a trip. I was very disappointed. The leather feels like vegan leather and it smells horrible.
gagnew
Verified purchase
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1 star1%
Dec 3, 2019Incentivized review
disappointed
I really wanted to love this bag, but I just couldn’t do it. I don’t live near a Nordstrom or Madewell so I was only able to go off of photos as to what this looks like in person. The color was darker than I thought it would be. I was also disappointed in the length of the straps. I could make it work to wear them over my shoulder, but it would be a constant struggle to keep the bag on my shoulder while also wrangling a one year old. The bag seemed well made. I just wish they made the straps longer, or at least the option to choose between different strap lengths.
obxde
12found this helpful
Jan 27, 2020Incentivized review
Let down by the handles
Beautiful, roomy leather bag with a gorgeous color and quality leather. However, I had to return it because the drop length on the handles was just too short to be able to comfortably wear it on the shoulder (and I’m 5’3” with small arms).
insearchofperfection
9found this helpful
Sept 2, 2020
Lovely tote for work, shopping, and travel
I ordered both the medium and large zip-top Transport totes and ended up keeping the large one. The medium is great though and I was tempted to keep both! Ultimately I went with the large because I want to use it as a work bag and the large was big enough for my laptop and a notebook. Both have nice leather with the perfect amount of texture. Not too smooth (shows every scratch/scuff) and not too pebbled/wrinkled. It looks like a bag that will age well.
I like that both are relatively light and that they have an interior pocket. A lot of totes skip the interior pocket and make you spend more money to buy a divider/clip in pocket. The large purse would benefit from a larger interior pocket, or even one on each side.
The medium also has a flat exterior pocket that runs the length of the purse side, but the large does not. I would like it better if the large also had the exterior pocket.
Verified purchase
CarolineLV
4found this helpful
July 10, 2019Incentivized review
Too big and too heavy
The bag is great but it was too big for me (I'm 5'3"). It was also a little heavy for me and that's without anything in the bag. Sadly I ended up returning the bag.
Suthi
TOP 250 REVIEWER
4found this helpful
Jan 9, 2020Incentivized review
Great Everyday Tote!
Love this bag! Super spacious & it fits so much (including my 17" macbook pro), a water bottle & notebooks. However, my only issues with it are that the straps can get rather heavy when you load up the bag, and there is only one small pocket on the inside of the bag. I've just started using small pouches within the bag to organize, but the bag can seem like a bit of a bottomless pit sometimes.
rran17
3found this helpful
June 10, 2020Incentivized review
love but
I love this bag! I use it for travel. The only thing is that the material isn’t thick, so it’s easy for stuff inside the bag to make the bag lose it shape. I wish there was another lining or even compartments.
nikegyal
2found this helpful
Apr 27, 2019Incentivized review
A Utility Bag with Style!
Lovely color and well made. Leather is substantial and definitely up to the task of hauling your gear on the train or wherever! Lovely soft green works for all seasons!
LabLover2
2found this helpful
Apr 8, 2021
disappointed
Ive been looking for a good big bag for traveling. This is big, but poor Quality. Thin, stiff, and Straps were small and tight around the arm.
Sadly it went back.
kellijo
1found this helpful
July 20, 2020Incentivized review
Smells bad and poor quality
I was looking forward to receiving this bag for a trip. I was very disappointed. The leather feels like vegan leather and it smells horrible.
Verified purchase
gagnew
1found this helpful
Mar 10, 2020
Not the same quality as the old transport tote
I have been using the regular transport tote (without zip) since 2011 and am very happy with it. I carry a 13in laptop with a number of files every and the bottom does not sag at all. However, the new zip top tote seems to be made up of softer/thinner leather so that the bottom will sag significantly. Wish it were the same quality because the zip feature is something I want have.
Verified purchase
palm56
1found this helpful
Dec 26, 2019Incentivized review
Excellent Tote
Bought this as a present for my wife to carry files between home and her office. It's a perfect size, and she's very pleased with the color and the quality of the leather.
SteveinGeorgetown
1found this helpful
Aug 8, 2019Incentivized review
A great tote
This tote is amazing. The leather is super soft and the color is beautiful (I got the linen color). The zipper is super high quality and smooth. The interior has one small pocket but plenty of room for pretty much anything you’d need to carry. I plan on using this as an everyday tote and it’s not too big. It would also work as a great carryon. I carry a ton of stuff with me all the time so this is perfect. It looks well made and I’m hoping will last for years.
