Tote Bags: Five Reasons That You'll Love Them

“Tote bag.” The sound alone of this accessory is so cute that you probably first heard the term when you were a toddler. Your grandma owns one. So does your next-door neighbor and a group of kids that you see boarding the school bus. Almost everybody has one, yourself included, and if you're wondering why the tote bag has neither left the fashion scene nor lost its appeal among generations, you've come to the right page.

Scroll to read a rundown of the top five reasons that everybody loves tote bags.

1. Ease of Use and Durability. The simplistic design has much to do with this reason. Tote bags are so easy to use that it requires only two simple steps. First, stash some things inside; second, wear the bag. In addition, these bags are durable, machine-washable and low-maintenance that you can literally overuse it on a daily basis and to your heart's content, without worrying too much about damaging the material.

2. Functionality. Because of the varied occasions and situations that the tote can be used, tote bags are considered multi-tasking bags. For the environmental activist, tote bags are a welcome substitute to plastic grocery bags. For the new mom, tote bags make handy baby bags that can accommodate a lot of baby stuff like diapers and milk bottles. For the student, tote bags make good school bags, accommodating textbooks and even the extra pair of shoes and pants needed for gym class. For the beach lover, tote bags are the perfect choice for holding swim wear, sunscreen bottles and delectable swim-time snacks. For the picnic goer, tote bags are good modern substitutes to the traditional picnic basket.

3. Room. This fact is so obvious; even a first grader will know it. The volume of stuff that tote bags can hold is amazing. From kilos of meat to packs of diapers and a number of clothes, the tote bag certainly sports a lot of room. What's even greater is that the stash-and-go lifestyle the tote bag supports does not require you to take a crash course on packing to maximize space.

4. Price and Prints. Whoever said that you can't be fashionable and cheap at the same time is dead wrong. The price is a steal. If you're wondering why everybody has at least three or four tote bags, check the price tag. If you're still not convinced, check out the prints. They'll allow you to mix and match the tote bag with your wardrobe. The trendy prints and attractive colors are just so hard to resist.

5. Simplicity. Sans frills and sophisticated details, the design is pleasing to the eye yet wards away any unwanted attention. Tote bags look like local grocery or gift bags, with an added pair of handles which allow you to tote the bag. The body is simply adorned with a large outer pocket and a pair of inner pockets. A zipper or small magnetic lock fastens the top opening. The look of a tote bag is so basic and unpretentious that it appeals to users of varied ages and backgrounds.