15 Best Canvas Tote Bags That Are Equally Stylish and Spacious

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Raise your hand if you count yourself as a bag lady. No one’s collection is really complete without at least one of the best canvas tote bags. And if you’re like us, that number is probably way higher.

If you ask us, the beauty of totes is their adaptability. “Tote bags are useful because they hold everything—literally, everything,” says Kym Maas, senior vice president of production and merchandising at Lands’ End. Maas points out that totes are especially vital for women on the go. (Is there any other kind?) “The best way to determine if you have a good tote is if you are reaching for it every time you walk out the door. A great tote makes your life easy and holds anything you could possibly need—and all the fun things you probably don’t need!”

Melissa Mash, co-founder and CEO of Dagne Dover says, “A good tote bag needs to be able to hold a lot of different shaped items, be comfortable to carry, and have some functionality built in; it can’t just be a black hole of a bag.” Mash recommends shopping for bags that offer features such as key leashes, water bottle compartments, and card slots for organization. We’ve taken all this into account, as well as prices, dimensions, and our own expertise, to present this list of the 15 best canvas tote bags to shop now.

5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag

As the tote bag of the season, this customizable bag from Lands’ End is the perfect way to make the trend your own. Take the traditional route and get your name embroidered, or have fun with it and try something silly.

Dimensions: Height: 17 inches; width: 22.5 inches; depth: 9.5 inches

Pacific Organic Cotton Tote

As shopping writers, we’ve carried many bags of all varieties over the last few years. This Dagne Dover tote remains one of the most impressive. It comes in two great sizes, offers plenty of organization, and looks sleek.

Dimensions: Height: 11 inches; width: 14.25 inches; depth: 5.5. inches

Canvas Zip-Top Tote

Why all tote bags don’t have zippers is beyond me. Not only does this carry-all align with current trends, it’s also the epitome of practical. This should be your next work tote.

Dimensions: Height: 18 inches; width: 18 inches; depth: 5.5. inches

Caravan Canvas Tote

Canvas doesn’t have to be that creamy oatmeal hue. This two-handled option comes in red, blue, cream, or black.

Dimensions: Height: 15.7 inches; width: 14.2 inches; depth: 5.9 inches

Canvas Tote

Perfect for city saunters or beach days alike, this spacious bag is designed with supple leather handles, a tie closure to keep your items safe, and three interior pockets for organization.

Dimensions: Height: 14.5 inches; width: 24 inches; depth: 6.5 inches

Everyday Cabas

This one comes exactly how I like my totes—slouchy and versatile.

Dimensions: Height: 3.4 inches; width: 14 inches; depth: 6.7 inches

Women Are Powerful Graphic Canvas Tote

Why, yes, yes we are.

Dimensions: Height: 15 inches; width: 14 inches; depth: 5.5 inches

Canvas Tote Bags, 2 Pcs

Need to stock up on new market totes for grocery trips? Get two for the price of one from Amazon.

Dimensions: Height: 15.7 inches; width: 15.7 inches; depth: 4.7 inches

Graphic Mini Canvas Tote Bag

Take your standard tote, then shrink it down a bit. This sweet graphic style is perfect to use as a purse this summer.

Dimensions: N/A

The North To South Tote

It’s made from recycled water bottles, has a laptop sleeve, key leash, and a suitcase trolly passthrough. Oh, and a removable shoulder strap. What more do you need?

Dimensions: Height: 15.1 inches; width: 13.3 inches; depth: 4.7 inches

Large Voyou Canvas East/West Tote

There’s something so refreshing about designers opting for truly timeless styles.

Dimensions: Height: 15 inches; width: 17 inches; depth: 5 inches

Shopper XXL Tote

Not only does this Ganni option have major cool factor, but it also shares a great message. Plus, it’s made with sustainable materials.

Dimensions: Height: 13 inches; width: 16.75 inches; depth: 7.5 inches

Toledo Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Canvas Tote

Here’s an elevated twist on the beloved classic canvas.

Dimensions: Height: 10.6 inches; width: 15 inches; depth: 4.3 inches

Keep Bigger Tote

Towels, sunblock, a speaker, and libations? Thank goodness you have this cute beach bag to carry it all.

Dimensions: Height: 10.6 inches; width: 16 inches; depth: 5 inches

The Tote

This isn’t just a tote; it’s a signal to other members of the Brooklinen club—the kind of people who know that quality linens are key.

Dimensions: Height: 17 inches; width: 15 inches; depth: 5 inches

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