Casual Bags 101: Which Bag to Use When

Do you have a bunch of bags in your closet yet always end up using the same one? Or do you feel that your bag is never quite right whether it feels too big, too small or a tad inconvenient to use? To help you get over your dilemma, we’re breaking down the bags to have on rotation.

A good foundation is essential in many aspects of life—including your closet. We’re confident these four bags will become the wardrobe staples you’ll need to transport all of life’s essentials from one place to another.

Duffel

For a weekend road trip with your friends, a duffle bag is perfect to throw in your clothes, pajamas, toiletries and a change of shoes. Duffels are roomy enough to fit everything you need for a fun weekend without the hassle of trying to fit multiple suitcases in the trunk. Pick one with both handles and a strap for easy carrying.

Crossbody

Don’t be weighed down by a huge bag if you only need to carry your wallet, phone and lip balm. Keep things small and simple with a crossbody that fits your essentials and nothing more, nothing less. Whether you’re headed to a concert or going out for drinks, look for one with an outer pocket so you can take out important things like tickets or some stray bills with ease.

Tote

The chameleon of the bunch, this bag will comfortably fit anything from your laptop to your notebooks. Carry it around when you’re off to a study session at the library or when you need to stash some of your purchases from an errand. It also makes a great beach bag, roomy enough to fit a beach towel, sunscreen and a book.

Backpack

Jetset to your next destination in style with a practical backpack. You want to make your long journey as painless as possible, and a backpack will save your body from unnecessary cramps by balancing the weight equally across your shoulders. Keep both of your hands free so you can glide through baggage claim in due time.

Have these four everyday bags on hand to do the heavy lifting and carrying. All you have to worry about is deciding what goes inside.

Life’s a piece of cake when you have trusty bags to transport your must-have goods.

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