This is our ultimate guide to the best laptop totes available! We curated a comprehensive list of high-quality laptop totes that provide stylish and sleek designs and offer exceptional functionality for the modern-day professional. These totes have been vetted by our team, which has had years of experience curating the most remarkable gifts available.
Whether your recipients are in-office professionals or digital nomads, finding the perfect laptop totes to give as corporate gifts (or purchase for yourself) is essential to ensure the longevity of use. From durable materials to extra organizational components, we’ve handpicked the best laptop totes available today.
The Best Laptop Totes
The Best Overall Laptop Tote: The Moment Everything Tote
This laptop tote is part work bag, part travel bag - keeping everything together and organized precisely where you need it. It has a durable, water-resistant shell that will help keep your laptop safe and has the perfect amount of dedicated pockets to keep small items organized. Unlike other laptop totes, its base is minimally padded, allowing it to stand upright when packing.
Our team loves how stylish this laptop tote looks - it doesn’t come off looking like a typical work laptop bag. They love the minimalist design and internal water bottle sleeve.
The Best Waterproof Laptop Tote: RAINS Tote Bag Mini
The ideal laptop tote for all seasons (especially in rainy climates), the RAINS tote bag will give you peace of mind even in the wettest weather. Not only is it perfect as a laptop tote, but our team has used this bag for day trips, grocery shopping, and everything in between. It features a full-length coated zipper and a roomy main compartment with attachment rings inside for small items.
Our team appreciates that this laptop bag has extra long carrying straps (easy to slip over an arm) and a smooth, waterproof exterior that’s stylish and functional.
The Best Laptop Tote for Durability: Chrome Industries Barrage Tote
Chrome is a brand well-known for durable bags. That’s why our team praises the Barrage Tote as a quality laptop tote choice. It includes a welded, waterproof liner, a tough nylon shell, and two internal sleeves for laptops and tablets. It even has cargo netting on the outside that easily expands to fit additional daily carrying needs.
Our team that commutes by bicycle to work especially loves this laptop tote. It includes a stabilizer strap to go across the chest when the tote gets heavy (should they need to pick up groceries on the way home from work).
The Best Laptop Tote for Work: Bellroy Tokyo Tote
A good runner-up to the best overall laptop tote pick by Moment, the Bellroy Tokyo tote is made with water-resistant recycled fabric and environmentally certified leather. The pockets inside pop out to hold whatever you need them to, allowing extra capacity for organization for a full day of both work and play.
Our team appreciates the option of a larger size of this laptop tote (15L) and the range of colors it comes in. They have also mentioned that the fabric used on the straps gives this laptop tote some extra grip when carried over the shoulder.
The Best Stylish Laptop Tote: Canvas Duck Bag Tote by Baggu
Baggu’s Canvas Duck Bag is a more straightforward design and comes without many of the bells & whistles of the other laptop totes we tried. For example, you’ll need to bring your own laptop sleeve for padding, but there’s a small inner pocket for small items. Even better, you can throw the whole bag into the washing machine for easy care.
What we love most about this tote is how stylish it looks and how easy it is to sling cross-body with the long, adjustable strap. It’s also conveniently roomy when you need to stash an extra layer or book.
The Best Laptop Tote / Backpack Hybrid: United by Blue - (R)evolution™ Convertible Carryall
The best laptop tote that converts into a backpack is the (R)evolution™ Convertible Carryall from United By Blue. Carrying a whopping 25L, this tote comes with a 15” padded interior laptop sleeve, and external water bottle pockets so you can maximize space as much as possible. The backpack straps can easily be removed and tucked away; best of all, this laptop bag is made with 100% recycled polyester. This laptop backpack is available in a fun range of colors to fit any personality.
One C&T employee swears by this laptop tote/laptop backpack and has reported its ease of use, carrying capacity, and non-traditional backpack look are all features that make it the best, most convenient bag they’ve ever owned.
The Best Laptop Tote for Commuting: Timbuk2 Division Laptop Bag Deluxe
Whether commuting on foot, in the car, on public transit, or by bike, the Division Deluxe laptop bag by Timbuk2 will set you up for success. This laptop backpack is made from premium materials with a water-resistant bottom for added protection. It includes extra padding and ventilating mesh on the back panel to ensure your shirt stays dry even on a hot day.
Our team appreciates the luggage pass-through feature to make travel easier and the dedicated rear-access laptop sleeve for quick convenience.
The Best Bike Commuter Laptop Bag: North St Morrison Backpack Pannier
This laptop bag is made in Portland, Oregon by North St, so you know they understand how to build bags for the cycling community. This laptop tote is a backpack that converts to a pannier that commuters can strap to their bike rack, making it easy to carry everything they need to and from work, school, or anywhere life takes them.
Our team that commutes by bike loves that this laptop bag has a reflective accent strip, a built-in laptop sleeve, and the ease at which it converts to a pannier.
The Best Laptop Briefcase: Timbuk2 Closer Laptop Briefcase
This laptop tote is for people who don’t necessarily want to carry a briefcase but need to. With its upgraded modern design, this laptop bag is much more than the traditional briefcase. It includes handy pockets for all personal items and a separate padded back compartment for easy access to a laptop.
Our team loves the number of organizational pockets in this laptop tote, the ability to carry it cross-body like a messenger bag, and the external expandable pocket that can easily store a coffee tumbler when commuting to work.
The Best Laptop Sleeves
The Best Slim Laptop Sleeve: Slim Pro Laptop Sleeve
When you need super-slim protection for your laptop, this sleeve is the best on the market. It’s made with premium, lightweight, breathable PU leatherette material and has a secure magnetic closure for easy access.
This laptop sleeve is a team favorite - we love that it can easily fit into any bag without adding extra bulk.
The Best Eco-Friendly Laptop Sleeve: Bellroy 16" Laptop Sleeve
A more earth-friendly option, this Bellroy laptop sleeve is made with Looma Weave recycled woven fabric. It also has a quilted microfiber lining for added protection and magnetic closure to avoid scratches.
Our team chose this laptop sleeve as an eco-friendly favorite because, through Bellroy’s partnership with 1% for the Planet, they donate 1% of the proceeds from this laptop sleeve to nonprofits helping protect the planet.
When choosing the best laptop totes, it is essential to consider both style and functionality. Finding a tote that combines a sleek and professional design with ample storage space and protective features will ensure that it meets the needs of busy professionals on the go. Additionally, opting for high-quality materials and durable construction will guarantee longevity and reflect the value placed on the recipients.
By selecting a laptop tote that perfectly balances fashion and practicality, you can provide a corporate gift that will impress and serve as a daily companion for years to come.
