I’ve been an avid fan of tote bags ever since I got one from my brother as a gift a few years ago. When I first got one, I tried to ask myself the question “why should I use a tote bag?”
Now, I’ve realized that there are a lot of reasons why I cling on to tote bags as my go-to companion to help carry all my essential items compared to other types of bags.
Totes can perfectly match any occasion and they can carry almost anything I need and still have extra room for other items.
There are tons of designs and features to choose from, and you can also opt to have them personalized just to give it a little show of your personality to perfectly match your teaching persona.
Some like it plain, while others might want their tote bags aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It can be used and enjoyed by all ages, and it has a ton of space to accommodate all kinds of things you need to carry around with you.
So you see, it’s not only limited to school use. You can use it for anything you like and anytime you like. With that being said, let’s answer the question of why you should use a tote bag?
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Why Should I Use A Tote Bag? 8 reasons Why It’s The Perfect Teacher’s Bag
1.) Durable and Reusable
One of the main features that tote bags are well known for is their ability to stand through the test of time even with heavy use on a daily basis. And that for sure is something that teachers are looking for and expecting in a bag that they can use for work.
You can easily slide in all your teaching essential items like whiteboard markers, erasers, gadgets like laptops and tablets, your teacher planner, or maybe your lunch with the straps of the bag not giving you any doubt if it can handle all the weight you are carrying.
I sure do have faith when I put in almost all of my stuff in my trusty tote bag, even if I put all my gadgets in it. I know that the straps won’t easily cut off and will stay safe and secured inside the tote bag.
I can also testify that even with constant use year after year, it’s still in the best shape and you will only notice a few marks of use here and there that can still be cleaned off after a good spin in the washer.
But then, of course, it’s still important to make sure that you take care and help maintain the material of the bag to keep it in its best shape for you to confidently use them anytime and anywhere.
2.) Ease of Use
The primary function of a tote bag is to serve as an easy carryall. Meaning, it should be the most easy-to-use bag for busy days whether you’re shopping or running errands.
You just open the bag and the wide opening will not let you struggle to find whatever it is you’re looking for. And if you want to put something in your tote bag, just open it up again and throw in whatever it is you want to keep inside the bag.
You can use it as a simple and stylish laptop bag or use it to carry all your teaching materials for them to be all in one place and not in separate bags. Even your water bottle or an umbrella can be accommodated in a tote bag without hassle. Thanks to the easy-to-access wide opening of tote bags.
You also don’t have to keep it meticulously maintained, unlike other bags that need to be kept and cleaned frequently. This helps avoid the material from breaking down and ultimately forcing you to buy another one down the road.
You can use it as a backup bag for all the other items that you can’t fit in your primary bag, or if you want you can also use it as your main bag to carry all your essentials or school.
You can also have an extra tote bag kept in your tote bag or car if in case you need an extra bag, you’ll never know you might need one tomorrow, right?
3.) You are choosing to be sustainable
Tote bags are not only limited to use on specific occasions. One distinct trademark it has is the ability to replace single-use plastics. Now you have an environment-friendly bag for groceries or shopping.
I always make sure to carry one before I step out of the door whenever I am out running errands, I have the choice to say no to plastic when I am getting take out or buying groceries in the market.
Not only does it feel good to say no to plastic, but you are also doing a good job of keeping our planet from landfills caused by single-use plastics. Imagine they take up to thousands of years before they can completely decompose.
A tote bag is one step to making a sustainable choice of bag. Organic cotton totes are one of my favorites. In fact, I actually have a couple of them. I give them as a gift for Christmas or other occasions where I might be required to give a gift.
So after a long school week, you can still use your tote bag if you’re running to the farmer’s market to get some products that you can stock up for the whole week.
4.) You can make it unique and your own
Have you ever wanted to have a customized bag that is one of a kind and only you are able to strut and feel proud about it?
Well, tote bags make that possible. Tote bags, especially the canvas cotton ones can be customized and personalized however you want them. The sky is the limit!
You can express yourself through a tote bag and look stylish at the same time. You can order and request any kind of design that you would like to have printed on it, or if you want to get your hands dirty with paint which is always a fun thing to do you can do so to your heart’s content.
Tote bags are the best kind of gift too! You can have them personalized for the person you want to give it as a present, and I know for sure that they will love them, that’s how likable tote bags are.
5.) One bag for all kinds of occasion
A tote bag is like a one size fits all kind of bag.
If you’re rushing off to work, a tote bag can perfectly match your professional look and make you look approachable as well. If you’re out for the weekend with friends, this can also match your Sunday outfit and make you look effortless as well.
It can complement any kind of look while keeping all of your items safe and sound, they’re classy and will make you look good at the same time. Versatility is one of its best assets.
They can be used for almost anything, as a teacher bag, a school bag, a gym bag, as a shopping bag, as a baby bag, a beach bag, and a laptop bag too! It’s a multi-purpose durable bag that you can use for years and on.
Tote bags are like the white T-shirt of bags, it goes well with everything you match it with.
6.) Space and Storage Galore
If you’re struggling to store multiple bags in your wardrobe area, tote bags will solve your problems when it comes to storage.
They are so light and easy to store that you can fold and roll them as you like and they’re all good to be stored until you’re ready to use them again.
Unlike other bags that need to be carefully stored to avoid them from being damaged, tote bags will leave you worry-free when they’re not in use.
And teachers will surely appreciate how spacious tote bags are as they can fit almost all their teaching essential items in one place. They’re functional, spacious, and stylish at the same time.
7.) Aesthetically pleasing to the eye
And of course, even if teachers are a slave to endless hours of teaching, meetings, planning, preparing, and all other agendas that teachers need to comb through on a daily basis. Style is still something we can ace to give our confidence a boost.
Since a tote bag has a classic and timeless look, you can never go wrong with strutting one down on your way to school during rush hour or so. You can choose from different styles of tote bags, from canvas material, leather, PU, and other materials that can be seen in most high-street fashion looks
It never goes out of fashion, and will surely be the perfect match for any outfit that you are planning to put together.
Conclusion
You may have heard of tote bags popularly referred to as “shopping totes.” This is because its design is perfect as a way of bringing shop-bought items home. But totes have a lot of personalities that make them ideal for both men and women.
Tote bags are a great place to hold books, planners, gadgets, a water bottle, and lunch boxes, too. Whatever the purpose, totes can also come in different colors and designs to match your personal flair.
One way to know if it’s a tote bag is if it opens wide, and has its two distinct 1-inch wide flat straps on both sides of the bag. Totes can also be equipped with zippers, pockets, partitions, and inside slots.
The way tote bags are constructed for durability is one of the reasons why many people are choosing them. From being easy to use, easy to maintain, and easy to pair up with any type of look without you worrying if it goes well with your OOTD.
So what are you waiting for? Get that tote bag and keep on being awesome!
