One of my favorite
places to go is the farmers' market. I love discovering new local foods and
also picking up fresh fruits and veggies for meals at home. It gives me the
chance to cook healthier and support farmers and businesses from my area
instead of big brands. I usually hit up the market once or twice a month to
pick up the things I need to make vegetarian dishes or sides for a bunch of
meals that I make double and triple batches of and then freeze, so I don't have
to come home from work every day and cook something when I don't feel like it,
and let's face it, that's more often than not. So when I hit up the market, I
need a great bag to carry all my finds and that's where the large DayLite Tote from GoLite
comes in.
This versatile
tote is compact, but unfolds into the size of an overnight or
weekender bag. The lightweight material is sturdy, but doesn't add any bulk
once you start filling it up. As much as I love the market, I don't want to go
every week, which means my haul is usually pretty heavy. A bag with wide, comfortable
handles that fit over my shoulder is a necessity. That's one of the things I
love most about this tote. It is also durable and wipes down easily.
Check out how much
fit in the tote on this trip. Pretty good, right? That didn't even include the
bag of bakery goodies I picked up, too.
So, what sets this
tote bag apart from all the others on the market? I mean, everyone has a tote
bag of some sort, right? GoLite set out to make theirs innovative and more
usable and I think they hit the nail on the head. Not only is this bag roomy
(there's easily 25 lbs of produce in it) but it also has strategic pockets that
can hold your wallet, phone, camera, grocery list and more. There's a cool
little clip on the inside for your keys, so they don't get lost in the bottom
under your lettuce and beets. I liked that feature so much, I used it for my
car keys instead of putting them back in my purse.
Going on a short
trip? Use this as your getaway bag. It would make a great "personal
item" carry-on where you could stash your cardigan, Kindle, snacks and
games, with your travel docs in the outside pocket. If you have a baby, it could double as a diaper bag. Another favorite
use for it might be for a beach bag. It’s big, but not overly big, plus it has
a wide opening that zips closed and is perfect for the essentials: beach towel,
cover-up, flip flops and sunscreen. It also has a large front zippered pocket
for reading material, like your iPad, magazine or Kindle (or a mixture). Leave your
purse out of the equation and keep your keys, a bottle of water, money for
lunch, your phone and camera for those fantastic sunset pics in the inside
pockets. I also tossed in a makeup palette for when going straight from beach
to bar or restaurant, because you’ll want to freshen up a bit after a long day
in the sun.
What more can I say
about this tote? It comes in pretty colors, it’s attractive and I can’t wait to
tuck it away in my day bag for my grocery and market visits in London and
Paris, because not only will it make my purchases easier to carry, but I’m going
to look great doing it and saving the earth by not using plastic bags.
More
information
How much it costs: $29.99
Colors it comes in: dark purple (shown) |
Dragon Fly (teal) | Smoke (grey) | Twilight Blue
Other specs: Double
rip-stop nylon
that is both strong and lightweight, 11 oz, 18"
L x 4.5" W x 12.5" H
Disclosure: I was provided with the Large DayLite Tote for the purposes of this review, but all opinions are 100%
my own.
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