It is our humble opinion that the 'second' bag truly is the unsung hero for anyone who lives life on the move. You know what we mean. The canvas tote that holds your lunch containers; the woven shoulder bag that houses your gym gear, laptop charger and painkillers; it could even be the Louis Vuitton Speedy filled with a change of clothes, plus the online shopping return you still need to post.
In other words, it's the bag that holds all the extras that can't possibly fit in our main bag. In fact, the 'second' bag exists so our main bag can fulfil its true destiny: to perfectly matching our outfit and mood for the day.
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Lives are held together by the contents of this under-acknowledged and under-appreciated schlepping essential. And given its importance, choosing the perfect 'second' bag should be far more than an afterthought. Behold, our edit of bags that will fulfil the role dutifully. Easy-to-carry, structured and cavernous enough for a laptop and more, these are our curated picks.
Mimi Terra Traveller Tote
Acne Studios Logo Shoulder Tote
July Everyday Large Tote
Oroton Emilia Large Tote
& Other Stories Large Suede Tote
Longchamp Le Pliage Original Canvas Tote Bag
Tony Bianco Sway Natural Raffia
The Good BRAND Everyday Portrait Tote Bag
Sensi Studio Shigra Carry All
Celine Medium Travel Bag in Textile and Calfskin
Palorosa Mercado Tote
Apricité The Everything Tote
Yu Mei Utility Braidy Bag
Le Tanneur Large Tote
The Horse Aries Duffle Bag
The Curated The Weekend Tote Bag
The Somewhere Co. Midi Tote
Bellroy Market Tote
If you're looking for more handbags, you might also like our guide to minimalist handbags or perhaps our list of best indie bags. Or perhaps you'd like the new summer essential, the netted bag.
Featured products are selected editorially. Our opinions are our own. Occasionally, we may receive a standard affiliate partner fee if you make a purchase using the links we feature.
