Summer Totes and Bags for Busy Moms

Find the perfect bag to carry all of your summer essentials.

April 20, 2023

By: Amanda Mushro

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Photo By: Yellow Dog Productions

Be Prepared for Any Adventure

While we love a small clutch or purse, the reality is that being a mom means you need a bag for the summer that can carry just about everything. From sunscreen, a few water bottles, towels for everyone, and an endless supply of snacks — the official Mom bag of the summer needs space to hold your stuff and your kids' stuff too. This summer, it’s time to give your bag collection an upgrade. We’ve rounded up the best totes and bags that will help you feel like Super Mom and carry it all. Here are ten of our favorites.

Magnet Clasp Bag

This bag is all about the pockets — inside and outside. So it’s perfect for holding small items like your wallet and lipstick and it’s great for the bigger items like water bottles and toys. The magnet clasp at the top makes closing up the bag simple and something you can do one handed.

BUY IT: Amazon, $39.99

Phone Charger Bag

Taking all those cute pictures of your kids means you need a phone with a full charge, and that’s why we love this bag. Not only does it have plenty of room to stash everything you and your kids need for a summer outing, but it has a place to charge your phone.

BUY IT: Amazon, $39.98

Mesh Tote Bag

We love a day at the beach but we don’t want to bring all the sand home with us. This mesh tote is large enough to hold everything you and your kids need for a day at the beach, but the mesh makes shaking out the sand super easy. Plus the bag comes in tons of colors and is cute and stylish too.

BUY IT: Amazon, $16.90

Scout Bag

From picnics to days at the playground, this large Scout Bag can hold just about everything. The bag is lightweight, comes in tons of patterns, and folds up when it’s not being used. However, we think you’ll be using this one a lot.

BUY IT: Amazon, $42.50

Colorful Mesh Tote

This is the perfect bag to grab-and-go. Just toss everything you’ll need for a day of fun in the sun and head out with your kids. It’s adorable and large enough to hold everything you’ll need for a day’s adventure.

BUY IT: Target, $10.00

Monogram Tote

Add some extra personalization to your bag with this monogram tote. The bag has a zipper closure and a button clasp to keep everything secure inside, and fans of this bag say it’s durable and looks great too.

BUY IT: Amazon, $16.99

Neoprene Bag

If you need a bag that is easy to clean, dries quickly, and holds bathing suits, towels, and everything your kids need for a pool day– this is the bag you need. The snap closure and the fun colors are just a few of the great reviews for this bag.

BUY IT: Amazon, $35.99 - $38.99

Crossbody Bag

We love a bag that helps us stay hands-free but still has enough pockets to hold everything we need. This cotton crossbody is perfect for slinging over your shoulder and heading out on summer adventures.

BUY IT: Amazon, $38.54

Cooler Bag

Don’t forget to pack your lunch! With this tote bag, just store drinks and snacks in the cooler that’s at the bottom of the tote. The cooler is detachable and is perfect for a summer picnic.

BUY IT: Amazon, $24.99

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