The Best Commuter Bags If You’re Heading Back To The Office

The Best Commuter Bags

As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country, more non-essential workers will be trickling back into the workplace. If you're among them, we wouldn't be surprised if you've been re-considering your usual method of transportation — especially if it required taking the subway. If you're fortunate to live close enough to your office where riding a bike or walking is possible, then it may be time to invest in a bag that's better suited to your new commute.

Whatever the trek from your front door to work and back looks like, having a bag that keeps all of your essentials secure and close-at-hand is key. And while the lady bag trend is cute for a night out (whenever those become a thing again), the weekday deserves a more efficient carryall that can handle everything from your laptop to tablet and workout clothes — plus, your wallet-keys-phone combo.

Ahead, we've broken down 20 bag styles into commuter-friendly categories that won't ask you to sacrifice style for comfort when it comes to getting to and from work with all your stuff (like a modern-day Mary Poppins).

We’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. 

Bike Bag

Durable cross-body bags and backpacks are definitely a biker's best friend. That being said, not just any style will do. For a proper commuter, your shoulder-strapped bag needs a decent amount of functionality and durability to survive its intense journey (weather withstanding).


Herschel Supply Co. Grade Mini, $, available at Zappos

Everlane The Form Bag - Cognac, $, available at Everlane

COS Technical Gym Bag, $, available at COS

Uniqlo Nylon Mini Shoulder Bag, $, available at Uniqlo

Mansur Gavriel Mini Mini Lady Bag, $, available at Shopbop

Backpack

If you've got more to schlep than your cross-body can handle, a backpack is your best bet. Plus, evening out the weight on both shoulders will alleviate the strain on your back and neck — be it on a bike, a scooter, or your own two feet.

Lo & Sons The Rowledge Backpack, $, available at Lo & Sons

caraa Stratus Backpack, $, available at caraa

lululemon Easy Days Backpack, $, available at lululemon

Elizabeth and James Drawstring Backpack, $, available at

CALPAK LUGGAGE Glenroe Travel Backpack, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Laptop Bag

If you've got to bring your own laptop into work, opt for a bag that'll keep it safe and secure. A nicely sized tote can do the trick, or you can choose a style made specifically for computers with a detachable shoulder strap to free up your hands when needed.

Dagne Dover Ryan Laptop Bag, $, available at Dagne Dover

Béis The Work Tote, $, available at Nordstrom

Coach Central Tote With Zip, $, available at Coach

Paravel Pacific Tote, $, available at Paravel

Aesther Ekme White Canvas Square Sac Tote, $, available at SSENSE

Convertible Gym Bag

While you may not be rushing back to your gym as soon as it re-opens, you can still plan ahead for when resuming your old routine is possible. In this case, you'll want a bag that can also accommodate your workout gear with separate pockets for your shoes, storage for your yoga mat, and internal organizers to keep your work stuff separate.

Y.U.M.C. Travel Yoga Gym Bag, $, available at Amazon

Baosha Canvas Weekender Bag With Shoe Compartment, $, available at Amazon

Adidas Sport 2 Street Tote Bag, $, available at Adidas

Baggallini Balance Medium Tote, $, available at eBags

adidas by Stella McCartney Large Tote, $, available at Carbon38

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