I'm a Chronic Over-Packer, and This Tote Is My Biggest Travel Hack for Fitting More

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My mom and sister swear by it, too.

<p>Baggallini / Courtesy of Kyra Surgent</p>

Baggallini / Courtesy of Kyra Surgent

One thing about me: I will overpack. It doesn’t matter if I’m embarking on a full-fledged excursion, weekend getaway, or simple overnight — I’ll always be a little too prepared. How can you blame me? I’m not myself without my 20 go-to lip products and a few extra outerwear layers just in case. Unfortunately, airlines don’t quite see my vision, and I’m constantly stuck cramming my belongings into one bag or paying extra for more packing space. At last, I found my travel solution: the Baggallini Extra-Large Carryall Tote that seriously fits everything.

Marked down to $105 from its usual $140 price tag, the bag has become my new best friend and favorite travel partner. The Mary Poppins-eque tote boasts shocking storage space thanks to its deep design; I carry it as my personal item on planes (yes, it fits under the seat), and the amount of extra cargo it allows me to stow frankly feels criminal. In addition to its roomy main compartment, the bag also has small pockets to keep your valuables safe. Another detail I’m obsessed with: its side sleeve, which allows you to conveniently slip the bag onto larger suitcases on the go.

Baggallini Extra-Large Carryall Tote

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$105 at Amazon

While I refuse to hop on any plane or train sans my Baggallini, I also use the functional find on the day-to-day; its durable, easy-to-clean material makes it the ideal gym bag, plus it has more than enough room to store my laptop for days in the office. Despite its practical design, the tote is super stylish. It has a classic oversized silhouette — which happens to be very on trend — and an adjustable and removable crossbody strap. I’ve even received compliments on the find, and I got my mom and sister hooked on it, too.

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I’m not the only super fan of the Carryall Tote. One Amazon reviewer deemed the bag the “best carry-on [they’ve] ever owned,” confirming it’s “perfect for travel.” They went on to say it “fits under the seat no problem,” and it stores their electronics, chargers, books, work documents, cosmetics bag, extra clothes, and even another purse. Another shopper called it “huge,” saying that even their “ice cream maker fits [inside].” In spite of its size, the tote “weighs almost nothing,” according to another customer, making it a breeze to carry anywhere (depending on how much you stuff it). Regardless of where you plan to tote the bag, be sure to snag it while it’s on sale just in time for spring break.

Run to Amazon to shop the Baggallini Extra-Large Carryall Tote, and browse through more styles from the brand, below.

Baggallini Modern Pocket Crossbody

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$62 at Amazon

Baggallini Essential Laptop Backpack

<p>Amazon</p>

Amazon

$48 at Amazon

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