Honorable mentions
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Upcycled patchwork bag from Lo & Sons for $66: This is probably what you picture when you think of a handbag—it has one large compartment with two smaller interior pockets that don’t zip or zip. However, it still comfortably fits a laptop, books and everyday accessories so it can be used as a bag for work or a night out. Fun fact: it’s made from Lo & Sons bag returned damaged.
Lo & Sons Catalina Supreme Handbag for $135: Lo & Sons is one of our favorite brands, and former reviewer Medea Giordano says this travel bag is great for weekend getaways. It’s spacious with a bottom compartment to hold a pair of shoes. Don’t need separate compartments? Simply unzip the bottom of the main compartment to create a larger space. Catalina Supreme is made from durable recycled material that retains its shape even when hollow. However, it’s hard to justify the hefty price tag.
Bellroy Tokyo Tote for $129: This is the runner-up in our top pick from Moment. It has a similar bag style, with a soft sleeve to hold a 13-inch laptop, two 5-inch pockets to hold a phone, wallet, cables or small notebook, and larger “pop” pockets at the extended ends to hold water bottles, umbrellas, or shoes. It is made of recycled plastic bottlesand its straps have a nice rubber grip to keep it on your shoulders.
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Lux and Nyx Origami bag for $288: The Origami Tote is beautiful, with a design that can transition from work and the gym to dinner or the airport. There’s a padded laptop compartment, two interior pockets that can hold a small umbrella or even a flat shoe, a small zip pocket hidden inside the outer V-shaped sleeve for a phone, and a The luggage compartment is on the other side. There are two versions, one made from neoprene and satin, but neither is available biodegradable.
Fjallraven Kånken Tote Pack for $100: We Love female Kånken backpack. Its Totepack is essentially the same bag but can convert from a handbag to a backpack. The downside is its size, which has just one 13-inch laptop pocket and two side pockets for a water bottle or a small umbrella — but they’re tight so don’t expect to fit a 1L Nalgene in there.
United by Blue Convertible Carryall for $118: This is Our favorite recycled bags and a sturdy, water-resistant laptop bag that you can wear as a handbag over one shoulder or remove the hidden straps and sport as a backpack. Former reviewer Medea Giordano says it’s great for camping trips and outdoor getaways. Some key features include a padded laptop compartment, an interior organizer pocket, and two side pockets with expandable straps.
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Dagne Dover Petra convertible handbag for $285: Petra is made from recycled plastic bottles and polyester. It is durable and huge—it fits a 16-inch laptop and is almost 17 inches tall. Maybe it’s too big for an everyday bag. But the hardware is heavy metal and the laptop compartment is padded. For parents, this is also a decent diaper bag.
