Just came back from a cross country road trip to deliver my daughter to college and this tote was a road trip wonder! Kept snacks and lunches super organized and easy to access. I do wish the canvas was not so stiff and hard. The tote is not as pliable as it looks in the photos.
I even attempted to steam the bag to get out deep crevices in the canvas with only some success. I am hoping the canvas “calms down” after use. It is nice that it is hard enough to stand up on its own but the degree of stiffness keeps the tote from looking as lovely as it does in the shop photos. I think the handle length is perfect as the tote is wide with its sturdy flat bottom and would not work well against the body as a shoulder bag.