Carhartt Horizontal Zip Classic Laptop Tote Bag, Durable Water Repellent Material W/ 17" Tablet Sleeve

If you are NOT a typical office worker who merely prefers a rugged, performance look - but you NEED a sturdy bag while you get the job done, and want to maintain a professional appearance - this bag might be for you. This is an exact fit for my needs. Great work bag for supplies, tools and admin materials. Professional sleek look with quality materials that give you peace of mind that your computer bag can also hold your tools without falling apart and damaging your electronics. This bag is my new every-day work bag, and I LOVE it. The “inner storage” fits my 15in laptop & an external monitor, all my books, paperwork & planner, tech pouch, Large battery pack, tool roll/sack. lunch bag, 32 oz water bottle, and a second 12 oz tea thermos. Outer organization • Trolley pass through is great for sleeving over a travel tool kit, pull cooler or suitcase. (I’m planning to sew in a loop under that trolly pass through, so I can clip the bottom zipper closed for more security when using it as a pocket.) • Front zip pocket will fit small electronics, including small kindle, phone, mag battery, for easy access, and has stretch strap with clip to secure keys, small wallet, etc. • The stretch portions of the bag are made from that nice, thick, performance stretch fabric. This includes the 2 outer side stretch pockets (which each accommodate a 32 oz water bottle of the bag isn’t too full) and the fabric on either side of the main compartment zipper (which helps for a smoother zip with a full bag). While I like having all my items inside the bag for a more professional appearance - it’s nice to have these large, outer, stretch pockets to cram items into at the end of job, when packing out. Or when I need to pick up and secure things while moving about. • those stretch side pocket lay flat against the bag when not in use. Internal Pockets • Love that there are internal side pockets -inside the main compartment- for my water bottle. Sleeker look to have them inside. These internal side pockets are slightly padded, which is great for a large external battery or other tool that needs extra protection. • The zip pocket in the main compartment, is fleece lined which is nice for glasses, phones, or other scratch’ables. • The laptop sleeve has a thick padding, which is comforting. BUT does NOT have that false bottom security for the laptop. My laptop is a slim 15”, and the stretch & velcro closure for the sleeve is too generous. I’ll be adding a few extra strips of velcro hooks to the length of the strap, so I can fasten tighter. • Two sections of pen/accessory slots on either side of the lined zip pocket. I personally only need 2 pen slots, so I’ll probably remove the stitches on one set to have a slip pocket large enough to hold a mouse. Handles • Handles are strong. Each length of all 4 handles are securely sewn into the body of the bag. • I tried a few other bags, and the bag/body to strap ratio is superior on this carhartt tote. • I found the popular backpack convertible straps were anwkward and unnecessary for my purposes (I’m not an office worker who prefers a rugged, performance look. I need to move heavy things and work in cumbersome spaces). • The hand held straps are the right length when carrying or moving a heavy bag by hand without having to strain your shoulder to keep it from dragging on the ground. • The shoulder strap is the right length to free your hands, without hanging low below your torso (or hitting your knees like some taller, convertible/cross body options). I’m really pleased. I’m buying as a gift too

Wow! What an amazing tote! I have a lot of bags but nothing compares to the sturdiness, organization and comfort of this bag. It’s strong so the bag doesn’t feel so heavy even if it’s stuffed with stuff. The zipper section is made from a stretchy material so it’s easy to get closed when it’s super full. There are tons of large and small pockets so everything has a place. The hand straps are a nice addition to the comfortable shoulder straps, which are not too long or too short. You won’t regret this amazing buy! Carhartt quality is beyond a 10 out of 10!

The quality of this bag is what a customer would expect from Carhartt. The size allows my wife to not only use this bag as a purse but also to use as her work bag. It can be used for many different things and will last longer than designer bags. The bag has multiple handles, which makes it versatile. Having a strong zipper makes it easy to put in the car and not have to worry about the bag dumping out while driving. The pockets on the inside allow for organizing documents, and there are separate pockets for drinks so they don't spill on important documents.

Have a giant laptop for work so this fits everything really nicely. Great thick straps make it comfortable on your shoulder and it has lots of internal pockets for organizing.

Love the bag it is big and roomy. Only complaint it was supposed to be new and it came with a stain on the inside.

LOVE THIS BAG!!! PERFECT FOR MY 17in laptop screen. DURABLE! COLOR SPOT ON!

Love this bag!

I've been through a few tote bags over the years, using them for both daily carrying of stuff and also as a travel carry-on/personal item where they would get stuffed a little extra. Typical reasons for moving on have been lack of durability, lack of a zipper top or any closure at all, and not enough organization. This Carhartt tote seems to fix all those problems but two pretty minor-but-seemingly-easy-to-fix issues prevent it from being perfect. 1. Pockets: this bag has a lot of pockets (in fact the slot for the luggage attachment has a zipper on the bottom to close it up and make THAT a pocket also), but none dedicated to holding a phone. The two interior end pockets *could* be used to hold phones but they're too big and deep. The other exterior pocket is what I use, but I keep it zippered so my phone doesn't fall out during use and I'd prefer it to be on the inside of the bag. 2. Something about the way the bag's panels are assembled make it sag to one side all the time, and even worse when you have a laptop in the laptop compartment. A little motion will cause the entire tote to fall down on the saggy side. See photos. I don't see any other totes on the market that provide a zip top and near-bulletproof construction at this price, so I'm sticking with it. But is not perfect.