Which Bag is Best for College Students?

A College Student’s Opinion on Which Book Bags are Best for School

Seeing students meander to their classes, shuffling through the café line to get coffee, or basking in the late summer sun on the grass, their bag of choice might not be the first thing that catches a person’s attention. But, it is a source of some debate among students.

Tote bags, messenger bags and backpacks are all commonplace at a university, but which is the ideal bag for college? Accessibility, mobility, affordability, style and comfort are the main factors I am considering. Each bag has its own pros and cons.

Tote bags have increased in popularity within the last few years and are a stylish alternative to a backpack, even though they have the functionality of a large purse. A tote bag holds possibility for personality: You can buy ones with cool designs, paint on them to your heart’s content, dye them different colors and more. Their design is simple and to the point; they are a large bag with two handles meant to be carried on the shoulder or in hand, used for purposes such as grocery shopping or travel of any kind. The canvas cloth allows for sturdiness despite the tote bag’s affordable price, and due to its small size, it forces the user to condense to their essentials. Most are under $10, or can be found…