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The answer to your bag woes is a convertible backpack and tote bag that changes with the adjustment of a strap.
The Senreve Maestra is the best convertible backpack you can buy, because it comes in three sizes that can each be worn four ways for infinite styling possibilities.
I've been a purse-switcher for as long as I can remember. My bag collection, which began in earnest when I was in junior high, has never been the most practical, and thus I spend a lot of time moving my keys, wallet, and lipsticks from one cute little purse to another depending on my outfit.
After all that, I still usually need a separate canvas tote to fit my laptop, charger, and a book for the subway. I'm tired of all that schlepping - it's time for a better system.
Convertible backpacks and totes seem like the obvious answer. Bags with adjustable straps solve a host of different problems, from commuter woes to packing struggles. When you need one bag to do everything, look for something with multi-use straps that you can customize to suit your needs. These are bags that can go from backpack to messenger bag to night-out purse with a few simple adjustments.
The options on this list are the ultimate in stylish-yet-practical totes/backpacks/satchels/crossbodys that will work for every occasion and season of your life.
Here are the best convertible backpacks you can buy:
- Best convertible backpack overall: Senreve Maestra
- Best convertible backpack for
travel : Timbuk2 Jet Set Convertible Travel Backpack - Best water-resistant convertible backpack: Samsonite Encompass Convertible Tote Backpack
- Best convertible backpack under-$100: Carhartt Legacy Hybrid Convertible Backpack Tote
- Best convertible backpack for long weekends: Caraa Studio Bag
- For more options: 9 convertible backpack tote bags we love
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