OUR TAKE
“A packable tote becomes useful about ten minutes after you decide to leave it at home.”
This one weighs almost nothing, zips shut, and folds down to roughly the size of a deck of cards. The padded strap is pleasant with a sweater and less pleasant with groceries. Keep it in the backpack and stop thinking about it.
WHAT'S GOOD
Packs into its own pocket
Zip closure keeps the contents inside
Weighs about 80 grams
Useful as a day bag or extra packing layer
WHAT'S NOT
Minimal structure and one shoulder strap
Small internal pocket will not fit every large phone
Easy to overload because it takes up so little room packed
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