Backpack or Tote Bag

[pussinboots61]

I've always carried a tote bag with me, along with a small cross body bag for essentials but then I decided on a backpack as the tote bag got too heavy when I carry shopping and I was feeling all harrassed and cluttered up.

I've now got a small backpack which was a Christmas present from my family, it is what I wanted but now it seems a bit small to carry all the stuff I take to work, though will be fine for non work days, I want to use it as I do like it and it was a present but I feel I need something bigger for work.

I don't know whether to go back to the tote bag for work as I am used to those but I did want to try and get away from that. Also I do find the backpack is more organised and stuff isn't just thrown into a big space.

What's the general preference here?

I have both and sometimes need to use both or just the one depending on the day and my needs. Sometimes I have to use 2 tote bags and my backpack

I have a larger backpack which I've been using for years and I love it but I've just bought a smaller one actually because I felt at times a smaller would be more useful

So I guess yes but a bigger one

I love Herschel backpacks because they're designed really well with lovely strong durable fabrics, pockets, laptop sleeves etc

They've just had a sale where I bought my new 24L backpack so are less items available atm than normal

Fjallraven Totepack, best of both worlds
https://www.fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/search?q=Totepack

I'm a backpack person. Sometimes I have to use a small crossbody too (good for commuting when I need my ticket/phone up front) and sometimes I have a cotton tote to put shopping in