Tote bags are multipurpose one. Not like a typical swinging from one’s shoulder, it’s just a regular comfy bag exploding with utilities. After exploring cool & trendy bags for years especially which are light weight in carrying daily essentials whether it’s for outing or college or gym or office, I’ve been trying to get behind the idea of prepping different totes for different occasions. Do you too need a bag intervention? Join me in embracing a tote for every experience.
GOING HOME
Your buddy has been practicing her high notes for the school musical all week and you now feel very in touch with less miserable. Turns out there’s only one cure: a weekend at home. And sure, your little brother has turned your bedroom into a lego fort and your parents forgot to tell you about the neighbourhood watch meeting happening in the living room, but the distance from campus has never felt so sweet. Best part? You can keep the contents of your away-bag light since your drawers are already stuffed with your old favourites.
GOING TO GYM
Sometimes going to the gym is boring. But going to the gym when you’re unprepared is particularly tedious. If you’ve ever used the rowing machine without a hair-tie or tried to run sock-less, your entire workout feels like an eye-roll emoji on repeat. Set yourself up for success by stocking your gym tote full of essentials like deodorant, hair bands, socks, healthy snacks, and a water bottle. Knowing you can grab your bag at any time and be fully gym-ready will be one less weight on your shoulders.
GOING TO CLASS
It can be hard to keep that you only live once vibe when your weeks look like class: all day, every day. Fight the lame by packing your bag with reminders of how cool you are and choosing supplies in punchy colours that make you happy. And never forget to throw in your headphones so you can blare that new cold play album while you power walk to Social Science.
GOING OUT
It’s not a night out until you’re screaming “This is my song!” at every song. Prep your bag for a party by throwing in a retro cool glasses, random accessories for a potential mid-evening costume change, and a classy perfume. Also, you can add your cute pouches make great makeup bags in case you need to give someone a ten minute cab ride makeover.
GOING TRAVEL
Whether you’re working abroad or taking the summer break trip worthy of its own reality show, a travel tote is a must-have. You’ll feel all the more adventurous in an unknown place knowing you’ve got a world of comfort snug and safe under your arm. Besides, it’s the perfect place to store maps, essentials, and book to read while sipping a coffee at a café.