Teacher bags have to stand up to a whole lot. They carry everything from laptops and books to lunches and art supplies. (And, of course, stacks and stacks of papers to grade.) They get bumped, dropped, spilled on, and stepped on, and go pretty much everywhere teachers do. We’ve put together this list of the best teacher bags for every budget and style, all available on Amazon. These workhorses will keep you going from the first bell of the day until the end of the longest staff meeting!
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1. Teacher Tote Bag With External USB Charger
No more fighting over the outlets in the teachers’ lounge! Teacher bags with built-in charging ports are absolutely genius. This one comes in several color options and includes a smaller matching pouch too.
2. Bag Wizard Lightweight Laptop Tote
This basic tote has lots of external pockets, making it easy to grab your tablet, phone, earbuds, or afternoon snack. It comes in several colors, and multiple teachers gave it 5-star reviews.
3. Alpine Swiss Rolling Lawyer’s Case
The classic leather rolling bag. Sturdy, roomy, and professional, this bag is king when it comes to heavy papers or books. Stash your laptop (up to 17 inches) in the special padded compartment, and you’ll still have plenty of room for binders, snacks, and more. This bag can also lock, so you can keep everything inside safe.
4. MOSISO Leather Laptop Bag
The detachable strap and inside pockets with room for a 16-inch laptop are enough to make this a great choice, but it also comes in a whopping 15 different colors! Some colors are also available in a larger size that fits a 17.3-inch laptop, too.
5. Pursetti Zip-Top Tote Bag
This durable, lightweight bag comes in multiple patterns and two different sizes. One teacher calls this the best bag they’ve used in 16 years as an educator!
6. ECR4Kids MemoryStor Universal Rolling Cart and Organizer Set
Give your shoulder a break with a rolling cart organizer instead. The cart portion folds flat for storage, and the organizer insert has more than 30 compartments for all your stuff.
7. KEHO Ultimate Teacher Bag XXL
You know those really big totes that are sturdy and hold lots of stuff? This is one of those! We love the teacher pride and the rope handles. Just think of how much you’ll be able to carry to and from your classroom.
8. La Packmore Water Repellent Nylon Shoulder Bag
Rugged and roomy, this tote comes in a handful of colors and includes tons of pockets inside and out. The detachable shoulder strap is perfect for those days when you really wish you had an extra hand (or two!).
9. UGRACE Business Laptop Backpack
This elegant rucksack is the fashionable option you’ve been looking for! The main compartment can hold a 15.6-inch laptop plus a tablet. Made of tear-resistant Oxford fabric, this laptop backpack comes in five colors, including black, grey, and purple. Here’s the best part: You can stash your coffee tumbler in one of the two drink pockets!
10. Laptop Backpack With USB Port
Here’s another cool backpack option, this one with an external USB port for charging. It has literally thousands of five-star ratings, including one reviewer who noted they compared this with ten other bags and considered this one the best.
11. Yaluxe Leather Vintage Style Tote
This bag has style and function. It’s almost like a giant tote purse… plus so much more. It comes in four different colors, holds a tablet or small laptop, and has an extra strap in case you want to carry it in a different way.
12. N Gil All Purpose Organizer
Incredibly simple, incredibly roomy, plus it folds down flat when not in use. It comes in multiple colors and patterns too. Keep one of these teacher bags in your desk drawer for emergencies.
13. Sable Diaper Bag Backpack
Okay, this is sold as a diaper bag, but we think it’s perfect for teachers too. The front zipper pocket is insulated, so it’s perfect for holding your lunch or water bottle. The inside is full of compartments and pockets, plus you can carry it in three different ways.
14. HaloVa Waterproof Diaper Bag
We really do think diaper bags make great teacher bags. When we featured this one on the WeAreTeachers Deals group on Facebook, one teacher shared, “I’m a traveling music teacher, and I love this bag! I can fit my soda or sparkling water in the front compartment, and it stays cool! It also fits my laptop and my other books and appears. Super cute and is water-resistant!”
15. CleverMade SnapBasket Collapsible Tote
If you need a tote that can carry a big stack of papers to grade or lots of art supplies, look no further. SnapBaskets come in several colors, plus they also offer insulated varieties and an optional shoulder strap.
16. Words to Grow By Tote
This big bag doubles as portable inspiration! It’s also a real bargain. Every educator needs one of these teacher bags on hand.
17. BALEINE Foldable Soft Utility Tote
Need to carry tons of heavy textbooks? This is the bag you need! It holds up to 50 pounds but folds down small for storage. It comes in four colors and has side pockets for your phone or water bottle.
18. Vera Bradley Iconic Tote
If you’re looking for a tote to carry it all, this is it. It’s described as the tote with “enough pockets to keep your protein bars separate from your keys,” and we understand why. On the exterior alone, it features a slip pocket, a zip pocket, and a hidden top pocket. On the inside, you’ve got six more slip pockets! Available in multiple colors. Prefer patterns? Find lots of options here.
19. BAGAIL Clear Tote Bag
Tired of rooting around in the dark bottom of your giant teacher bags? Go clear instead! You won’t have any trouble finding what you’re looking for.
20. Lekesky Stylist School Laptop Bag
This backpack looks like leather, but it’s scratch-proof and waterproof. Inside, it has a few pockets, but also lots of open space for bigger items.
21. Kenneth Cole Reaction Runway Call Wheeled Tote
It may be one of the pricier teacher bags on the list, but this wheeled tote is built to last. We love the professional look and telescoping handle that tucks into its own pocket when not in use.
22. R.E.I. Timbuk2 Messenger Bag
Do you commute long distances to school? This is the ultimate messenger bag, thanks to its size, comfort, and durability. Originally meant for bike messengers, this bag will keep your stuff dry as a bone, thanks to the waterproof lining. You can comfortably fit your laptop, books, snacks, and more, but your shoulder won’t ache thanks to the padded strap.
23. Taygeer Laptop Briefcase
If you’re more the briefcase type, you’ll like this bag, which comes in sizes to accommodate both 15.6 and 17-inch laptops. The water-resistant nylon and padded lining keep everything inside safe and dry.
24. Lightweight Laptop Tote Bag
This is an affordable tote that can double as an oversized purse. It’ll fit a laptop, lots of papers, and all your odds and ends. Plus it’ll be perfect for taking along to that teacher happy hour that you know you need.
25. Insulated Lunch Backpack With USB Port
See that front zipper pocket? It hides a big insulated space for stashing lunch, snacks, and iced coffee for your afternoon pick-me-ups! This pretty bag also has a compartment for a tablet or small laptop, plus an external charging port.
26. Eddie Bauer Connect Tech Bag
For those who prefer a less-is-more approach to bags, this sturdy little bag has enough pockets and compartments to keep your belongings organized. Made of rip-stop fabric, your tablet can be safely stowed inside the padded compartment. Comes in eight color choices.
27. Neoprene Multipurpose Beach Bag Tote
This bag will flex and move as much as you need. It’s actually sold as a beach bag, but it’s an amazing catch-all bag for teachers as well. It has an inner zipper pocket and a movable board on the bottom to help you keep things in place!
28. Floral Water-Resistant Travel Bag
Want your teacher bag to show off your personal style? These simple totes have a huge selection of patterns and colors. The expandable side pockets hold your water bottle firmly in place, and inside zipper pockets keep you organized.
29. Dasein Large Laptop Briefcase
This snappy bag comes in more than 20 styles, including solid colors, stripes, and trendy florals. The structured design has an open-top cell-phone pocket and plenty of room to fit your tablet, keys, files, and more. Although there isn’t a separate padded compartment, it can also accommodate a 13-inch laptop; just slide your laptop in a neoprene sleeve before stashing it in this stylish briefcase.
30. Damask Rolling Computer Laptop Bag
Easy on your back and fashionable to boot! This rolling briefcase is heavy duty and fully padded with lots of room for everything you need to carry back and forth. Need to switch between rolling and carrying? No biggie! This bag also comes with a removable shoulder strap.
31. NEWHEY Vintage Waterproof Messenger Bag
You can’t have too many options for messenger bags. This is a great quality bag at an affordable price. It has wide straps and built-in dividers.
32. Beach Bag XXL
When you need room for everything but the kitchen sink, this HUGE bag is the answer. Sturdy rope handles give it a fun casual vibe, and it comes in several colors and patterns.
33. Everything Mary Rolling Scrapbooking Bag
Scrapbooking bags make amazing teacher bags! They have tons of compartments for storage and organization. This one rolls along on smooth wheels and has an extendable handle too.
34. Pacific Coast Rolling Chevron Shopper Tote
It has all the benefits of a great bag, but you’ll never have to lift it! This rolling tote is available in five great patterns, including a zebra print and Hawaiian daisies.
35. Foldable Reusable Fabric Bags
Even the most perfect of teacher bags sometimes just isn’t up to the challenge. That’s when you’ll be glad you’ve stashed away a few of these foldable reusable shopping bags. Choose from lots of different colors and patterns.
Looking for more options? Check out the 21 Best Teacher Backpacks to Replace Your Bulky Teacher Bags.
Plus, chat with other teachers and find out what they recommend on the WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.
