A tote is the hardest-working bag in your rotation. It’s big enough to hold your laptop, a haul from the farmers’ market, or clothes for a weekend away. But not all totes are created equal. When ...

Years ago, I had a Madewell Transport Tote that I took everywhere. It made it through internships, two-river commuting from New Jersey to Brooklyn, and never looked worse for wear. The problem was ...