A. Saks EXPANDABLE 16" Deluxe Tote Bag

 (5 customer reviews)

I just took this bag with me for my international travel for work, which is very frequent. Had been using a standard luggage tote, but needed something more lightweight with more compartments.

Had the following requirements:
1) separate compartment for 15" laptop for easy in-out passing thru security (I use a laptop sleeve for protection)
2) separate compartment for travel necessities (lotions, food, sweater, sleep stuff, ipod, headphones, laptop stuff, eyeglasses, etc)
3) front pocket area for storage of smaller items that need quick access (travel docs, passport, wallet, cell)
4) straps needed to be long enough to go over my shoulder easily, even wearing a winter coat
5) something super lightweight and durable.

This bag fit the bill. There was a ton of extra space even without using the expanded section. After plane travel, I used it as my laptop bag during my trip.

The only drawbacks were:
1) Because material is so...Read more

This is a great tote bag to carry on the plane. Has a strap to put it over the handle of my wheeled luggage. Can be expanded to accommodate extras on the way home. Bought one for a friend I'm traveling with !!

I have been looking for a non-rolling bag with multiple compartments, to replace a really old one that wore out. These days, most luggage is roll-a-boards or bags with one big compartment. So I was glad to finally find this one. It has two large and 1 small compartment, is extremely lightweight, and is well made with great design features: it fits over the handle of a roll-a-board, is expandable, is large enough to hold men's shirts as they would come from the cleaners, and the clever handle can be converted to a shoulder strap--so both the handle and the shoulder strap are always with you.