The closure of the bag will depend on your needs. Totes with a zip or snap closure are great for securing your items and ...

My favorite compartment is the phone-sized slip pocket on the outside ... Plus, the Paloma Tote also has lots of inner compartments— zippered and unzippered — for essentials.

That is, until I tried the Monos Hybrid carry-on (from $335), and paired it with the brand’s spacious Metro tote ($235 ... the fact that it’s zipper-less on the outside.