Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Packable Tote - Raw
Customer Rating
5
WHAT?? This kinda feels like magic.
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: M.Cornforth
from San Diego
I didn't realize how pathetic my other reusable totes were until I got this one. The material is weirdly smooth and super strong, packing easily into its own pocket, and carrying everything I throw in it while looking good. The strap is the perfect length for hand cary or throwing over my shoulder. It's a freaking goldilox bog. I love that it zips closed. I cary it with me everywhere and enjoy using it. I can't say that for any of my other totes. They stay home.
I bought the gray Packable Tote as a "mom bag" because my baby's diaper bag is so big. My stuff were getting lost in it, and I wanted a way to quickly extract my stuff without digging through it. Initially, I was going to use it as a bag-in-bag because it's so malleable and light. Now I use it as an independent bag and shove it in to whatever other bag or grocery bag I happen to be carrying around at the time. I
t's super light and crumple-able, so I can shove it in to essentially any other container or bag. Doesn't take up room, and I don't have to worry about it getting wet/soiled/misshapen/scratched (apparently it's even "self-healing?"). I rarely ever "pack it up" into the little pocket, but I definitely will be if I'm taking a trip or don't need it immediately but will later. The depth is also pretty big, so I can shove A LOT into here, including a thick sweater and a few swaddles. The opening is very wide so I can immediately see everything I have inside, making it easy to shove my hand in there and find my phone or car keys.
I like that while the strap wasn't as long as I'm used to with my other purses, it's just long enough and the opening big enough that I can stick my hand inside while holding the bag still on my shoulder and pull out my wallet to check out. I know it's weird, but when you're in a rush with a stroller or shopping cart, being able to take the same hand you have the bag hanging from and pulling things out is pretty useful.
One thing I noticed was that if I'm wearing a tank top, my skin sometimes flaked off on the handle because of the material. But when I just checked it again right now, it's come off, so seems like any of those things are pretty temporary.
For the price, the quality is amazing, and I use it every day! Love how light and malleable it is! One less thing to worry about as I lug my infant and 10 million things that go with them everywhere. Thanks so much for designing this! :)
I bought this for international travel and it was a great combo with my everyday sling. It packs small and fits very well into the everyday sling next to my camera. Even though it packs well, it’s rather tough and held a lot of shopping items with no problem at all. Highly recommended and worth the price.
I’ve been using this bag as my everyday bag and I love how light and roomy it is. I do wish the pocket used to pack it away was larger or that there were additional pockets.
These are awesome, super convenient, strong and light weight. Bought two to have in my luggage at all times as you never know. Would recommend for your car, or anywhere really. Big fan.
I bought this tote over 8 months ago and recently bought another so I have a color change. I have been using it as a go to bag when doing quick grocery or shopping run. I also use it at times when going to the office and I do not want to carry around a huge bag. It can fit a number of items and sturdy enough to hold a heavy amount. Usually on grocery days I use the tote to avoid having to keep getting brown bags, and the tote can actually fit up to two big brown bags plus it has a zipper so you cam close the bag. On office days, I sometimes match it with the small packing cube and it can fit my laptop, ipad, and some other office stuff including my 24oz hydro flask. And I have been using it twice or three times a week and it holds the weight without you feeling that it will break any minute. So yes, the packable tote is my go to for times I want to use a simple bag or just need some extra storage space for my shopping runs.