Best of Fashion 2026 · Bags

Best tote bags for travel

These totes are chosen for what happens after you fill them: weight, organization, closures and whether they still work under an airplane seat.

3 ranked picks3 independent sourcesOct 12, 2026 sources last verified · 4 of 4 readable sources confirmed

Where editors agree

Longchamp Le Pliage Large Tote has the most support

3 of the 3 independent sources in this category recommend it. Products are ordered by how many independent sources recommend them. Sources shown with a dashed outline are not counted: brand and retailer pages, sources that no longer list the product, and publishers whose pages cannot be re-checked. How we count.

Longchamp

Le Pliage Large Tote

Recommended by 3 independent sources

Marie Claire · The Strategist · NBC Select

1 say they tested or own it · 2 list it without saying so

The classic pack-flat travel tote: light, zip-top and flexible enough for flights, commuting and day trips. Organization is minimal, so pouches help if you carry lots of small items.

Travel + Leisure · Can’t be re-checked, not counted ↗Travel + Leisure · Can’t be re-checked, not counted ↗Marie Claire · Recommended in this article ↗The Strategist · Best nylon work bag ↗NBC Select · Recommended in this article ↗Marie Claire · Recommended in this article ↗

Shop at Longchamp · $260No affiliate link available; this goes directly to the product.

Cuyana

Paloma Tote

No independent recommendation recorded yet

The polished leather travel-and-work option, roomy enough for a laptop and layers without looking like luggage. The premium leather construction makes it heavier and more expensive than nylon travel totes.

Travel + Leisure · Can’t be re-checked, not counted ↗

Shop at Cuyana · $658

Baggallini

Carryall Laptop Tote

No independent recommendation recorded yet

The organization-first choice with water-resistant nylon, a laptop sleeve and travel-specific pockets. It is less structured and fashion-forward than leather, but much lighter for transit days.

Travel + Leisure · Can’t be re-checked, not counted ↗

Shop at Baggallini · $124.99

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