Cotton Utility Travel Bag

I am a huge fan of Vera Bradley, and own several of their bags. Unfortunately, this particular utility travel bag misses the mark for me in a few ways, and is not one of my favorite Vera Bradleys. One issue for me is that this duffel has the same issue as the other recycled cotton bags, in that the fabric seems to pick up every single piece of lint or hair around. I dont have a pet, but this bag makes it look like I do (I can only imagine if I did what this would look like, yikes). Not exactly the look Im going for when I travel, not to mention I dont want to walk around carrying other peoples dirt from the floor of a plane or bus. My other issue is the size of the bag... it holds a LOT, which is awesome, but it is not what I would call versatile. It is best for road trips, or maybe as a gym bag, but probably not for airplane travel. I opted for a different bag on a recent flight, as this one is too large for a personal item on a flight (wont fit under the seat), but too big for me to comfortably carry through the airport without placing it on a rolling suitcase (to be fair, I do stuff my carry-on with a lot of weight). It is also larger than the diaper bags I used to carry when my kids were younger, so I dont see it as being good for that or a work tote, either (see my pics; for size reference, I am 5 foot 6, and weigh 165 pounds).

I just loveee this pattern! It has to be one of my favorites. It is so classy and elegant. It is a dark grey with hints of blue and dark purple. I have so many Vera bags because the quality is just so great that they last forever.

I love pretty much everything I own from Vera Bradley, and this cotton utility travel bag is no different. I always have loved their signature quilted fabric and patterns, but I actually really appreciated this beautiful solid green color, its a great neutral, and you still get the great print on the inside. This has both shoulder straps and a crossbody strap depending on what you prefer. A really nice feature is the trolley sleeve, which is intended to attach the bag to a rolling suitcase handle, making this the perfect airport bag. It is pretty spacious and has mesh interior pockets and side pockets and exterior pocket. The fabric is soft and washable, which is a nice plus. It isnt the most structured bag, but perfect as a personal item when flying. Overall, its a great bag for travel!

Travel bag

Perfect travel size

Beautiful pattern and bag, very well constructed. However it is HUGE! Too big for a small person in my opinion.

If you like the quality of Vera Bradley products, but are not into the flashy patterns or prints, this bag is perfect for you! The quality is absolutely top-notch. I love how roomy it is inside, and the zipper closure is heavy-duty. The pocket on the side that slides down the handle of the rolling luggage bag (trolley sleeve) is a GENIUS addition!! This is so helpful for those who travel a lot. I cannot say enough great things about this bag. Great quality and design. I am very pleased!

Im a woman who tends to travel light. When it comes to Vera Bradley however, Ive discovered the best way to get the most bang for your buck is in their glorious travel bags. This particular bag stands out as a fantastic buy.

This VB utility travel bag has lots of pockets for all your travel needs. Lots of pockets if your going out for a day or a few days. This can pack a lot. I even use it for carrying baby things too. The shoulder strap is a nice length for me and I’m 5.7’. The plane time color is cool and looks a like a different color in the sun to the shade.

This bag is like the ultimate travel bag. I purchased for the purposes of my under seat bag. Depending the airline/seating class, this one might not fit if you have it filled to its capacity. That said, theres a pocket for absolutely everything in this bag & has a suitcase trolley which makes for peace of mind in busy airports. The big downside (I have the black bag) it collects lint & fuzz VERY easily. If you can, go with a print.