Tote bag for teenager on holiday

[Donostiera]

I'm looking for a beach compatible tote bag for my 15 year old DD, for summer holiday, sturdy enough for heavier things like books and big water bottle. Budget only about £30 as it's a birthday present idea for someone else to give her, but they want a steer on style. Anyone's daughter got anything suitable you could share? I'm thinking something more canvas / sturdy but a bag not a basket style. This is ok but might be too 'floppy' https://www.fatface.com/style/su850912/w79571

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Hah I'm afraid I frequent Waitrose too much because that's what I thought and it puts me off!

I love these but too expensive to propose to the godmother who wants to buy it, I fear

I like these (thanks @Selkie33 too) but I fear the cat would like nothing more than to destroy such a thing!

Maybe something like these?

https://www.stradivarius.com/gb/crochet-shoulder-bag-l00732101

https://www.stradivarius.com/gb/macrame-shoulder-bag-l00343101

https://www.pullandbear.com/gb/woven-tote-bag-l14133740

Might need to keep them away from the cat though!

ASOS has some good ones and they are under £30

Is he going on holiday too @Donostiera? 😉😎

😂DD will probably try to smuggle him along... He does tend to inhabit her room so a bag lying around would be fair game in his view

Etsy https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/alicepalace/product/personalised-rowing-bag?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=23073280796&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&dema_id=23073280796&DGMKT=FID__TID__PID_1148792_CRI_&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23077331752&gbraid=0AAAAADPgpfU0zl6x5_f4_RVHenN9exiuV&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItOuAqfC4lAMVbZlQBh2pNQQTEAQYASABEgJwGfD_BwE

Like this one https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1106670728/rowing-tote-bag-tote-bag-for-rowing?ref=share_ios_native_control

How about a gift card to a place and she can then pick one she wants?

@Donostiera Mango, as attached, Zara and River Island have various options most teens would use.

I love this design but the bag itself is a bit of an ordinary shopper. It's on the shortlist though (along with Joules, Accessorize and Adidas ones suggested by level MNers)

Would the cat destroy this?!

Headed down a colourful New Look rabbit hole.. I have the green striped one in a few colours from previous years. Surprisingly nice quality and I used it as my ‘airport’ bag.

eastpak pak'r
Not a tote but useful and durable.
Makes a good cat bed.

He'd enjoy trying!

I like that one and it's good to hear something about quality as things can look nice but then turn out to be made of tissue paper and overcooked spaghetti...

What do we think of this NL one? I fear the straps might be a weak point... https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/accessories/bags/dark-blue-striped-canvas-faux-leather-trimmed-tote-bag/p/946517444

Not a lot

You won’t get super quality for £30 will you? It’s a cheap summer bag. Over thinking this. Summer stripes work ok, so do woven natural fibres (fake Loewe).

I think I'm overthinking it because I'm supposed to be supplying the shortlist to her (much older) godmother who will be disappointed if it's not loved. Not sure why I get myself into these situations. Otherwise I'd just buy one that I thought she might like and adopt it myself if not 😂

I think it will be fine for casual use over the summer.

Peacocks have loads of beach bags in at the minute there’s a shop near my house

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