Anyone want to help me find a bag suitable for going back to work?

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I am a teacher. Ideally the bag would be big enough to carry an A4 teacher planner and the other paraphernalia associated with teaching!

Do you like to have lots of internal pockets? Or just one big bag

I’m not too fussy about that. Some pockets are helpful but I find I never use the one designed for my phone / files anyway!

What’s your budget?

I don’t mind forking out: it is actually my birthday in mid September so if I see one I really love I may ask DP for it as a gift! However, under £70 would be good.

A backpack, satchel or tote bag type?

Will you be using it to walk distances or go on public transport? Ie does it need to be waterproof?

I love knomo bags (I have many, Maddox is my smart go to bag for carrying lots) and roka backpacks for commuting.

Ive just ordered a Coach Charlie tote bag from John Lewis, half price at £137.50. I love Coach!

Tote would be better. My change bag is a backpack and a satchel for school seems cliched somehow!

I love Mia Tui, they always have good offers on too

I’ve just bought this and love it!

www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/kumo-padded-tote-bag?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=044&searchparams=q%3Dpadded%2520tote%2520kumo%26sayt%3Dtrue&type=REGULAR&size=One%20Size&quantity=1

I have a Paul Costello Etchitta day bag it's gorgeous and can get a full set of books in there too. I'm about to get a new one since multiple recent drownings of juice- either barbel or Koko maybe. I rarely bring books home since going part time. I paid 89.99 5 years ago from tk maxx but the Paul Costello bags outlet is when you get the great deals and check out the sizes too.

Depend they might be too boring for you! But I love them as they feel luxurious.

I made a deal with myself that I would not be that teacher with 3 bags for life staggering out of school and that I could only take home what fitted into my bag!