Does this bag even exist? Advice please
Does a personal item/underseat tote bag exist that has all of the following? I've been searching for a while and have come up with a lot of "close but not quite" options.
- tote bag (backpack/duffel/crossbody ok IF it also can convert to/function as a shoulder-carry tote bag) that can fly as a personal item
- zips shut (no open-top/snap closure)
- holds a 15" laptop in a separate external compartment
- 2 water bottle pockets
- trolley sleeve/luggage pass-through
- a few color choices other than black/gray would be nice
The Aer City Tote looks pretty close, and might be what I end up getting, but its laptop compartment is on the inside, which in my experience has often involved doing some digging/rearranging at airport security + other inconvenient moments. It also only comes in black and gray (again, not a dealbreaker, just more colors would be fun).
The Away Everywhere Bag looks beautiful but only has one water bottle pocket, and its handles look a little short to use as a tote. Their Everywhere Tote looks even better to me aesthetically, but has zero water bottle pockets, and the laptop pocket is internal.
Other brands I have considered, but whose options I found don't seem to check all the boxes: Dagne Dover, Beis, Monos, Calpak, Briggs & Riley, Bellroy, Monos, Sherpani. Would love any/all recommendations!