Ensign PeakShoulder Tote Bag with Zipper

Pros:1) This bag is very roomy -- I feel like Mary Poppins with all of the stuff that I can fit inside of it!2) It has really long straps, which is exactly what I was looking for. The longer straps make it easier for the bag to fit and stay on my shoulder. I can't tell you how hard it is to find a tote bag with long straps.3) It's made of strong canvas material and is not a weak bag.4) It has a zipper!! This is a perfect inclusion for klutz-types like me.Cons (though they're really just minor complaints):1) There is no inside lining for the bag, which is not really a big deal. Like I said, the canvas is strong, but it would be good to have extra support for the walls/bottom of the bag. I occasionally examine the seams to see if there is any splitting, but there is no evidence of that so far (I've used the bag nearly every day for two months). I could even sew my own lining into it if I really felt it necessary -- and maybe I will in the future if I find it necessary to prolong the life of the bag.2) This is not really a con, more of just an FYI: the bag does not have an inner pocket for those little things (i.e. Girl Stuff!). At first I was a little disappointed at this fact; then I soon discovered that using a separate small bag for these things was even better than storing them in an internal pocket. I bought a cheap little bag to put all of my incidentals into, which gives me the ability to quickly move these things from bag to bag. If you're like me, you might have one tote bag for work and another for the weekends or traveling or whatnot. Having all of my little items in a small bag gives me the ability to simply toss it into my weekend bag if I need to, especially without worrying about gathering up all of the individual odds and ends and then remembering to put them all back into my work bag. So, for me, this was originally a disappointment, but now I'm like, "Internal pocket, I don't need you!" (replete with raspberry).3) You need to be careful about opening up the zipper all the way. If you open the zipper to the very end, it tends to get stuck and not easily close because each side of the zipper splays in opposite directions, making it difficult to zip it back together. You'll have to hold the bag closed and fiddle with the zipper before it catches and closes. There are two fixes for this: never open the back all the way (leave about an inch of zipper remaining) or (what I plan to do) take a needle and thread and simply sew the zipper closed about one inch from the bottom/end of the zipper. That way, my zipper will never open fully and I won't have the problem of wasting time trying to close it.In closing of my short novel about this bag: I love it. A canvas tote bag with long straps and a zipper? Perfect!! If you are looking for a nice, plain, professional, big (but not too big -- not I'm-a-mom-going-to-the-beach-with-ten-kids too big), secure bag to throw all of your junk into, then you have found your bag. I purchased the red one, which is very red, and I plan to use it for a very long time.

Very roomy, easy zipper, very light. I was hoping to use as a casual purse, but it is more suited for an occasional schlepping bag. Used it on a long car trip to house all gaming stuff for kids and it was perfect. I will likely purchase more to have as designated bags for Sunday school, swim lessons, etc.

I have been looking everywhere for totes that would match the color scheme of the wedding and that were also functional, in that my bridesmaids would be able to use them later down the line. It isn't too fancy and not cheap looking either. What was even more perfect about it is that they were really affordable. I am on a bit of a tight budget right now and what I paid for the two of them I ordered I would have had to pay just as much, if not more, for one from another seller. So this was absolutely perfect! I love them! They are a bit bigger than I anticipated, but it's great since it is not over-sized. Again, this was perfect!

The color and size of this bag is perfect. You can use it for many occasions.

This is the third bag I have purchased. I bought one a few years ago to take on an air flight. It zipped, so items won't fall out. The handle is just right for over the shoulder or to hook on to luggage. I ordered the last 2 for gifts

A little bit weak material and zipper but still ok if it’s not used for heavy staffs.

Large and sturdy, this bag is well made and a good value. Mom uses it to carry an extra set of clothing and supplies when going out. The zipper closure has a good-sized pull.

Nice tote! For the price, the bag is attractive. I actually used it in lieu of a paper gift bag, and my friend loved getting a handy, nice-looking bag as a bonus.