13 Best Personal Item Bags You're Gonna Want to Cop Before Your Next Flight

A good quality tote that's also chic is hard to come by, IMO. There are just so many meh options out there on the internet. But when I found this gorgeous Italian leather bag from Cuyana, I knew it had to make the list.

In addition to being beautiful, this tote is also extremely functional for a traveling gal like me. It can hold a 16-inch laptop, comes in three different sizes, and has a hidden zipper closure so all of your valuables can stay tucked away inside. You can also purchase add-ons for the bag, including longer straps and inserts for organization. While a little on the expensive side, reviewers say the bag holds up over the years and makes a good investment piece. I know I'm sold!

If Sporty Spice were a personal item bag, this would be her. I don't know why, they just have the same vibe. It has a zippered side pocket, a luggage trolley sleeve, and a padded laptop compartment that can hold a 15-inch computer, plus the inside is soft and puffy, so your things will be kept safe and secure even through drastic turbulence or jostling car rides.

But the best part of this tote, according to me, is that it expands up to four inches on the bottom—meaning you'll have plenty of extra room for treasures if you catch the shopping bug during your travels. You'll also be able to find the perfect hue for your travel personality thanks to the 24 different color options available.

This is called the Carryall Weekender, and let me tell you, it really does carry a lot of shit. And with a spacious main compartment, padded laptop sleeve, outer pockets, key leash, and a trolley passthrough, it checks damn near every box on a personal item wish list. It's the perfect accessory for a quiet luxury airport look, if that's the aesthetic you're going for.

This weekender can be carried by the top handles or using a long strap—your choice. And, another bonus: The brand has a five-year warranty, so they'll repair or replace your bag if it becomes damaged during any of your galavants across the globe.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've definitely heard of Away. Maybe you even own one of their suitcases. But what about their personal items, you ask? In comes the Everywhere bag, which, yes, you'll want to take quite literally everywhere and anywhere.

It has multiple interior pockets for stellar organization, a water bottle sleeve, a padded exterior laptop sleeve that locks, a key leash, and a trolley passthrough. But one of the best features is the wraparound zippered opening, which makes accessing the main compartment easier than pressing *book* on your next flight.

Fine, I'll say it—backpacks aren't always sexy. But, this one from Monos might just change your mind (it changed mine!!). It comes in several colors in either vegan leather or nylon, both of which are sleek, chic, and water-resistant materials.

Outside, there's a laptop compartment and a small, hidden back pocket with a magnetic snap closure perfect for your phone, passport, wallet, or other need-to-reach-in-a-pinch items. Inside, there's a zippered pouch, two interior pockets, and a large sleeve. The backpack also comes with the Metro Classic Kit, which you can clip to the front of the backpack or stash inside for even more organization.

When Sabrina Carpenter wrote "Feather," it was about how light and airy the Cloud Carry-On from Baggu is—I swear. Weighing in at just 11 ounces, this bag is probably one of the lightest personal items you'll ever come across in your search. And despite weighing almost nothing, it can fit a ton of stuff inside.

It has all the basics: A top-zip closure, trolley passthrough, two large exterior pockets, and a detachable interior zip pouch that doubles as a dust bag for when you're done using the tote (although you might want to start using it on the daily). Overall: Chef's kiss!

It's giving classic, it's giving old-money aesthetic, it's giving French chic, it's...the Longchamp Le Pliage. A seasoned vet in the personal item space, this tote's popularity spans generations and stands the test of time. It's durable, easy to clean, and elevates pretty much every airport outfit—even the rattiest of sweats can look put together with this bad boy.

If you like to use your personal item for just the essentials—I'm talking laptop, chargers, headphones, toiletries, maybe a snack—and leave the rest in your carry-on or checked bag, then this tote is for you. Although there's definitely room for your belongings, there's only one small inner pocket for organization.

Yes, this little baby hardside spinner does count as a personal item, and it fits perfectly under most airplane seats. If you're in the market for something more durable and, well, luggage-y, this mini carry-on fits the bill. It's basically the same layout as Calpak's larger suitcases, just in a teenier, tinier format.

With 360-degree spinning wheels, running through the airport with this is a breeze—and much more comfortable than lugging a packed personal item around on your shoulder. Been there, hated that.

I'm back with another backpack, and this time it's all about efficiency. Customers have raved about the amount of storage and organizing features within the Kaslo Daypack, so I'll just go ahead and list all of them out for you: There's a padded laptop sleeve, adjustable padded shoulder straps, a removable sternum strap, a main compartment with a zippered storage sleeve, a front compartment with organizers, a key leash, a hidden shoulder strap pocket, a zippered front storage sleeve, a trolley sleeve, and mesh side pockets. Whew!

Convinced yet? You should also know that both the exterior and interior fabrics are made from 100 percent recycled materials, including water bottles, so you can feel like a sustainable queen while carrying this cutie around.

A lot of items go viral on TikTok—like, every day—and they usually leave me feeling skeptical. But the features (and stellar reviews) on this particular viral bag have turned me into a believer. It has a padded laptop sleeve, a trolley passthrough, a zip-off bottom compartment (which is the best part, says me), and comes with a bonus cosmetics bag.

For a personal item, I'd recommend going with the 17-inch size—according to reviewers, the 20-inch is just a little bit too big to fit under an airplane seat. Don't say I didn't warn ya!

You want storage? Then you need to get your hands on this bag. It has three (three!!!) separate compartments, each a different size. The first has a wireless charging pocket (battery not included) and a padded tablet sleeve, the second has two slip pockets and one zip pocket, and the third has a padded laptop sleeve. If those won't do the job when it comes to organization, I don't know what will.