Best work bag on Reddit

"It's still kicking good as new and the best thing I have for toting a laptop."

"Honestly the brand makes great bags!"

"Quite frankly I love this bag. Such a great colour and style."

"I have a MK bag that I bought 14 years ago. It still looks great."

"The MK bag you chose is not only very functional and convenient, but it is also absolutely beautiful."

"MK does great bags. Practical, resistant and beautiful."

"My daily bag is a gorgeous hot pink tote with a lot of room and extra pockets."

"One thing I cannot complain about with MK is the quality, in my experience. They’re built like."

"It’s the best work/travel tote ever. Lots of pockets, sleeves big enough to hold an iPad or a kindle or a book."

"The brand has a real knack for practical, well-thought out work bags that can stand up to the rigors of commuting or travel and look good too."

"Honestly I'd skip the luxury and just buy a Longchamp le Pilege!"

"I have longchamp for work and I love it."

"Love a good Longchamp - have about 6. They are the bomb diggity!"

"I alternate between a Longchamp Le Pliage and Mulberry Bayswater."

"Longchamp is really great and my first work bag was a Coach Willow Tote which I love."

"I live in Los Angeles and I use my Longchamp bag for work on rainy days."

"I loved my longchamp le pliage! It’s relatively affordable yet is very sturdy and lightweight."

"The Longchamp is my tried and true."

"Longchamp. Still my holy grail till this day!"

"They’re so roomy!"

"It’s my primary work bag and looks great still. Plenty of compartments and I just love it."

"I just bought a Bellroy Transit Workpack and it has an amazing laptop/ipad sleeve separate from everything else."

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"Is lovely."

"Bellroy transit workpack."

"Bellroy, waterfield, Filson, for classic looks."

"If you want practical, stylish and functional/organised, have a look at Bellroy."

"I tend to recommend the Bellroy bags by default when someone says 'professional'."

"Meets your budget."

"Bellroy Transit Workpack."

"I got this Tumi backpack for my birthday and I love it!"

"I always use a good structured bag from tumi for work as I carry my laptop and know it’s protected."

"I’ve had my bag for almost 10 years"

"Tumi backpack."

"They last fucking forever."

"I love how in a sea of black laptop bags, I have a decidedly girly blue one."

"Check tumi. Pricey but perfect work bags."

"If you have the budget, Tumi and Knomo make nice nylon ones."

"Tumi. Bit pricey."

"The Tumi was recommended!"

"I promise I’m not paid by Dagne Dover, I just really love their bags."

"I want to strongly encourage you to check out Dagne Dover bags!!"

"I love all of my bags and backpacks from Dagne and Dover."

"I’m pretty happy with my Dagne Dover that is starting to die."

"Go ahead and get a Dange Dover."

"Dagne Dover is my go to for organization."

"Dagne Dover. I just ordered one for a work bag."

"These were their recommendations. I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet, so I can't speak to these firsthand."

"My other recommendation is osprey."

"Osprey day pack has served me well over the year, looks and functions like it's brand new."

"Check out the Osprey pixel. I’ve been traveling with my Osprey for over a decade and still love it. Can’t recommend it enough."

"Have always heard good things about their products."

"A convertible like the Osprey Daylite Tote Pack is good if you don’t mind the tote style hand carry."

"I came here to say Timbuk2! I bought my bag in 2017 and it still looks new."

"I’ve had mine for fifteen years with minimal signs of wear."

"Timbuktu."

"They likely won't fit your 'nothing too pricy' requirement."

"Might work."

"I wonder if you ever considered the Coach Rogue 39? It’s my dream work-travel bag."

"Try the Coach or Kate Spade outlets."

"I sprung for Coach briefcase."

"Check out the totes in the coach outlet!"

"She has a Coach briefcase that she loves, but it's broken."

"Bon MAXIE."

"Bon maxie. They have quite a few bags, including totes, with structure too."

"Came here to also suggest checking out Bon Maxie."

"They even have a holder for your waterbottle."

"Great organization and design."

"I have it in cognac and love the colour."

"The [Slim Pack] is a great alternative."

"Can be viable options."

"Very happy with my Mulberry tote."

"Get a Mulberry bag. 😃"

"Mulberry Alexa, Oversized Alexa, Bayswater? A little more expensive, but super classy."

"Mulberry Alexa, Oversized Alexa, Bayswater? A little more expensive, but super classy and totally different to the Longchamp."

"I would choose the Prada or Bottega."

"I rotate between the following totes for work. Black Prada nylon tote."

"I always recommend looking at Prada nylon totes."

"I’ve had a tote for years now and it’s still as structured as day 1."

"Worth the money."

"A variety of highly internally organized backpacks."

"All three of these have an updated look."

"Beis work tote"

"It’s the best work bag I’ve ever owned. It fits my laptop, water bottle, my two cellphones and has a key string."

"I recommend CalPak or Beis!"

"Beis work tote or peak design tote looks nice."

"If you carry a lot, then the 'Brain Bag' by Tom Bihn is good."

"Tom bihn is high quality but expensive."

"[Tom Bihn Brain Bag] is worth a look."

"Stuff is too casual in my opinion."

"I use the cloud bag as my work bag."

"I’m a teacher and use the cloud bag 👜"

"I just got the cloud bag and I love it so far!"

"Amazon have really decent bags on their site. Bought one recently for work that would also be perfect for a nappy bag too."

"I like this work bag from amazon! There is pattern options but also solid colours too."

"It has lots of pockets and good amount of space."

"She uses the cheap bags from Amazon."

"Try Evergoods. Can find a few models used for a good price."

"Has some excellent bags."

"Another brand I love is Evergoods."

"Have been using my bag for 6years."

"They make bags and backpacks that are rain-resistant and you can send your bag back for repairs, if needed."

"Chrome industries."

"I ended up buying an oversized Kate Spade bag."

"I have a feeling that I will just go with Kate spade outlet."

"I find this kind of design great for organisation."

"Madewell or Longchamp!"

"Madewell have some nice, good quality bags."

"They are known for good quality bags."

"Louis Vuitton Neverfull. Over a decade of lugging my laptop."

"I have two epi Neverfulls and they are great bags."

"The go-to would be an LV Neverfull or a Goyard tote."

"I have a big north face one that I lug to and fro the office and gym."

"I use a North Face backpack for daily use."

"For work/personal item."

"I use a nicer looking backpack with ample storage."

"I've been using a SwissGear of about that size, tons of compartments etc."

"They aren't the most stylish, but I always recommend SwissGear or Wenger."

"Buy it for life."

"Veteran owned. Made in Montana."

"Filson. Stylish and versatile."

"Bellroy, waterfield, Filson, for classic looks."

"I just got a Freja bag and love it- thoughtful design and very sturdy."

"Freja hands down. The leather in Pecan is gorgeous."

"They’re professional and have pockets."

"Bellroy, waterfield, Filson, for classic looks."

"Check out Radley London totes"

"Have you looked at Radley London?"

"Waterfield Designs. I have their cycling tote and a messenger bag."

"Super durable and I think they look nice for business casual."

"I would definitely recommend a backpack."

"I’d suggest a backpack: https://www.leatherology.com/sloan-backpack"

"I love FLP! The strap is more thicker too and it can really hold a laptop."

"I’d second the Faure Le Page recs and also say check out Longchamp!"

"Oroton! Such amazing quality for the price."

"Anything bag from Oroton I’ve ever had have majorly withstood the test of time."

"Check out Lo and Sons! I love my backpack and they last a long time."

"They have laptop bags that have tons of pockets."

"I have a leather Samsonite back pack."

"I would recommend you look into Samsonite."

"My B35 and Kelly messenger GM alternate as my work bag."

"I have both b35 and GP30! I use b35 for work when I’m local."

"I recently bought this and it’s the best!"

"I know you said no backpacks but it’s really better for your shoulders."

"These things can go through a war and come out looking great."

"An LL BEAN boat tote?"

"Some brands I have bought in terms of bags."

"Some brands I have bought in terms of bags, luggage, gear; etcetera are from Orvis, Victorinox, and Duluth Trading Company."

"My Swiss Gear backpack is going on 9 years and still in great shape!"

"It's not super stylish, but I use a Swiss gear backpack that has a separate laptop compartment."

"I use a Dell messenger bag. It fits my laptop, phone, clipboard, notepad, business cards, chargers, keys, earbuds, folders, pens, and books."

"It fits my laptop, phone, clipboard, notepad, business cards, chargers, keys, earbuds, folders, pens, and books."

"I have the Lo and Sons leather Seville tote... I can still get my laptop, large journal, water bottle, phone, wallet, several lipsticks and kindle in there."

"I have the Lo and Sons leather Seville tote... I can still get my laptop, large journal, water bottle, phone, wallet, several lipsticks and kindle in there."

"I second Kipling, I've had a few over the years and been really happy with the quality and durability."

"Have you tried checking out Kipling website? It sounds like there you might find what you are looking for!"

"Perhaps something from Cuyana?"

"Agree with Chrome and maybe Timbuk?"

"Has a few waterproof bags."

"I love their Kaya backpack and it is well within budget."

"I love my Calpak Kaya backpack."

"Has some really good pieces at great prices."

"They’re my favorite leather company."

"My Dooney kicks ass. I’m proud to carry it."

"Montblanc has a bunch of nice bags."

"Thank you for sharing! I had no idea about the Kelly messenger."

"100% Contigo travel coffee mug (I prefer the snapseal lid over the regular one)."

"I have a massive Evelyne 40 that will absolutely fit your laptop."

"Poppies and peonies!!! I love my work backpack from there."

"I use a kotopaxi and I love it."

"This bag is perfect for laptops (up to 15”), looks beautiful and has a shoulder strap and a handle so it is very versatile."

"Echoing Synik 22."

"A Lululemon backpack might be your best bet."

"I’m obsessed with the tote"

"I just stumbled on this Ferragamo Firenze Large Tote and I am loving it for you!"

"Quality wise, I have no problems whatsoever with any of their bags."

"I have a Världens backpack from IKEA! They offer multiple sizes."

"The Away featherlight crossbody may work for you."

"I use a Timbuktu bag and it works great keeping."

"I got frustrated by my search for a work bag this year too."

"I can recommend their large shoulder bag. It fits my 32 oz Odwalla, ipad, a spare sweater and all sorts of other stuff."

"Status Anxiety!"

"They have some nice structured bags."

"Check mo si Sackit!"

"More expensive but more professional."

"I adore my La Mansio One for all of the reasons OP listed as wants."

"The Icon is my go-to for the office."

"I love this Monaco shoulder bag and have had it over 1 yr with zero wear signs."

"It fits my surface pretty decently and has room for my pouches and daily stuff."

"They make beautiful workbags in different options."