Regardless of the type of carry-on bag and personal item that accompany me onto a plane, within one of those bags is an Aloha Collection Day Tripper tote bag. My personal item may be great for packing my tablet and plane-necessary items for the trip between home and where I’m going, but once I’m there, I usually like to lighten things up and have a versatile tote.
What’s so great about the Day Tripper tote? It’s comfortable and spacious, so it can be used for a beach bag, daily excursion bag, or shopping bag. It’s also water-resistant, and will keep your belongings protected against splashes, spills, and weather while you’re on the go.
The lightweight bag measures 19” wide x 14.5” high (17.5” expanded) and has 1.5” wide nylon straps that don’t dig into your shoulder. It has multiple zippered pockets (one on the outside and two on the inside) and an expandable, zippered closure.
Aloha Collection bags are easy to clean. Just wipe your bag down with a damp cloth or hand wash it in the sink and lay flat to dry. The company also says that it’s safe to toss in the washing machine on delicate, but I haven’t tried that approach because the first two options are simple enough. When you’re not using your Day Tripper tote, you can fold it up to pack easily in your suitcase, or even in a closet at home until you need it again.
While the bag is splash-proof, that doesn’t mean it functions as a true dry bag. Do not submerge your bag with your belongings inside, as the zippers are not watertight.
Day Tripper totes list for $72 and designs range from Ti Leaf to Wavy (pictured) to Coco Palms, so you can choose the one that best matches your travel style.