Waterproof Tote Bag for Work

Start with how you carry it

If you are shopping for a waterproof tote bag for work, begin with how you move through your day. A tote with a crossbody strap keeps your hands free on a commute, which helps when you are holding a coffee or a transit pass. A zipper style closes the top, so things stay put when you are hurrying or the bag sits on a damp floor. A plain open tote is quicker to reach into. Think about which of these you would notice most on an ordinary Tuesday, and let that narrow the five styles down.

Canvas or vegan leather

Canvas and vegan leather give the bag a different look. The canvas tote has a casual, textured appearance that suits relaxed offices and everyday errands. The vegan leather tote looks smoother and a little more polished in the photos, which some people prefer for meetings. Both are listed as waterproof, but we only state material details that appear on each product page, so read those closely. If something is not listed there, we would rather tell you so than guess. Choose the look you will be happy to see every morning, since you will be carrying it a lot.

Measure before you order

Size matters most if you carry a laptop. The style with a laptop compartment is meant for that, but compare the size chart with your laptop's dimensions before you buy. Also lay out what you take daily, such as lunch, a notebook, a charger and a water bottle, and check it against the bag measurements. All sales are final for fit or change of mind, so measuring first saves trouble. Shipping to the US is free and takes 7 to 14 business days, so plan ahead if you need the bag for a particular start date.