Patagonia Black Hole Gear Tote

Love this bag for hauling kid gear (ski clothes, helmets, boots etc), or beach gear (life jackets, beach mats, toys etc) jn the summer. This bag is tough and I’m not afraid to get it dirty, it wipes off.My only complaint is that when it’s full (and its size / being able to fill it is why I love it), the straps are too short to carry easily - it’s difficult to get it up onto your shoulder. Also, it would be nice if the straps just had a small piece of something like neoprene at the top to hold them together if you wanted, and to slightly pad the carry, as the straps can be rough on skin.Adding one more zip pocket (interior or exterior) would be awesome too.

This tote is well constructed and holds its shape when loading with items. The 61 L turned out to be larger than I anticipated, but quickly realized the size is perfect for storing all of my bicycle gear in one place. The cinch straps allow one to secure contents and decrease the size of the bag by folding in the sides before cinching. Very pleased with the material, quality, and design of this tote. I might order a 25 L in the future. Once again, thank you Patagonia for your continuing efforts to address environmental and social issues.

I bought this bag for my partner and she loves it. We’re both emergency service workers so having all our gear with us at all times is essential.This bag is large. And fits a ton of stuff. Inside her bag she generally has another gym bag, hair straightener, uniform, sometimes climbing gear, water bottles etc. This bag is an everyday tote for her but also fits a wetsuit and climbing gear plus the aforementioned items.Extremely well built like all of the Black Hole products. I have a BH duffle that’s over ten years old and still looks brand new, this stuff is build to last for life. This tote is pricey, I guess, but it’s worth that money in every way.Cinch straps on the side help reduce the overall size if you need it but she never uses them.There is room for ... MoreI bought this bag for my partner and she loves it. We’re both emergency service workers so having all our gear with us at all times is essential.This bag is large. And fits a ton of stuff. Inside her bag she generally has another gym bag, hair straightener, uniform, sometimes climbing gear, water bottles etc. This bag is an everyday tote for her but also fits a wetsuit and climbing gear plus the aforementioned items.Extremely well built like all of the Black Hole products. I have a BH duffle that’s over ten years old and still looks brand new, this stuff is build to last for life. This tote is pricey, I guess, but it’s worth that money in every way.Cinch straps on the side help reduce the overall size if you need it but she never uses them.There is room for improvement though, there are no internal pouches or other organizational features that would make this product even better. It’s just straight BH fabric. A zippered pouch or some mesh pockets would make this much better. I’ve even thought about getting something aftermarket.Thanks! You should buy it.