My mom used to carry a tote around liek this when i was a kid and now as a grown up girl i decided to get one too. I just got back from Spain and it was the best carry on ever! I reccomend getting the one with the zip top so everything stays closed. Be wary when you get your name on it because everone was calling me by it on the streets of Madrid. I got the large bag and it was the perfect size..It held a days worth of clothes, snacks shoes and my 17 inch dell laptop
I bought these because no one else would have this color for Steven F. Austin University. These are extremely durable totes and can be used for many items. Could be used for text books to traveling items and the extra small I bought was for my daughters dog for when they travel. Keeps you dogs items in one bag.
Have bought the extra large for my craft items and for bringing back souveniers when we have traveled to various locations.
Excellent bag for college students: I've purchased many of the size large (regular handles) for high school graduation gifts. Great for hauling the laundry or to stuff full of junk for a trip home. All the kids tell me how much they love the bag when they are home from college. I try to get it in the college colors when I can and monogram it. I've also purchased the camo ones when available (in the hunting section) for Eagle scout gifts in the past. These bags are also great for hurricane evacuations (I live in FL): you can toss a lot of stuff in quickly then throw it in the car and go!