A dependable 2-way tote from STANDARD SUPPLY, with ample capacity and everyday practicality

"Keeping daily essentials simple, with just a touch of added functionality"

STANDARD SUPPLY, a brand that designs with the user always in mind, has continued to refine this popular tote bag through a series of minor updates. The result is a tote bag with storage capacity and thoughtful functions hidden within it, suitable for a wide range of scenes—from everyday use to overnight trips, as a sports bag, or as a bag for mothers.

ZIP TOP 2WAY TOTE　

Colors: RED, GREY

Material: 60% cotton, 40% nylon (lining treatment: PVC)

Dimensions: approx. width 30 × height 41 × depth 18 (cm)

Weight: approx. 570g

Here, let's take a closer look at the capacity and functions of the ZIP TOP 2WAY TOTE by considering three practical usage scenarios.

A focus on storage

・A total of eight pockets keep the essentials you need when out and about in their proper place.
・Inside the front pocket are three layers of dividers and a key hook, allowing for detailed organization. (a)
・The zipper can be opened and closed from either the left or right side, making it easy to access the inside of the bag even when worn cross-body.
・The side pockets are generously deep, fitting a 500ml PET bottle or a folding umbrella. The other side has a hook-and-loop fastener to help prevent theft or dropping, making it ideal as a fixed spot for valuables or a smartphone. (b)
・The top of the bag has a concealing zipper, so you don't have to worry about the contents being visible.
・The main compartment is spacious enough to fit six boxes of tissues as-is, with plenty of room to spare. (f)
・The inner back panel has a slit pocket that fits A4-size documents, perfect for holding papers. (g)

A focus on materials

・The fabric is a durable 64 cloth, often used in outdoor wear.
・The interior has a PVC finish, so there's no need to worry about water getting in, and it also helps the bag stand upright on its own.
・The zippers use EXCELLA, YKK's premium line, offering smooth gliding and effortless opening and closing. (c)
・The zipper pulls are made of cowhide, adding a touch of refinement. (c)

A focus on the handles and strap

・Given the bag's generous capacity, it can get heavy—so the shoulder strap includes a 10mm cushioned pad to ease the burden on your shoulder.
・The strap length is adjustable from a shortest of 42cm to a longest of 95cm, allowing it to be adjusted just right regardless of the wearer's build, for both men and women. (e)
・The handles use leather of the kind found in baseball gloves, offering a soft, easy-to-hold feel. (d)

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Let's take a look at just how much this bag can hold, whether used for commuting to work or school, traveling, heading to the sports gym, or as a mother's bag for childcare.

＜Commuting & School Bag Edition＞

Here are the main items we prepared.

An A4-size file, a folding umbrella, a bento box (Square Lunch Box), chopsticks (Miyabi Hashi Case Set S), a drink (Insulated Bottle), a pen case (KASTNER), a calculator, a business card holder (ISAR), a makeup pouch (PAL ZIP POUCH/M), blue-light-blocking PC glasses, a wallet (HILDA), a laptop case (Bag-in-Bag), a paperback book, a handkerchief, keys, etc...

Even after packing in all the items people commonly carry, there's still room to spare—so you can feel at ease even on days when you have a lot to bring, or if your load grows while you're out.

↑ The inner back panel has a slit pocket that fits A4-size documents, where we placed the file and laptop. Both sides also have deep dividers, so even when the bag is worn on the back or laid on its side, bottles won't get mixed in with your other belongings.

↑ The top zipper means you don't have to worry about the contents getting wet on rainy days, so it's reassuring for carrying a laptop too. Even if you toss in a change of clothes, everything stays secure once it's zipped shut.

↑ When the bag gets heavier from being packed full, or when riding a bicycle or motorbike, the cushioned shoulder strap gently reduces the strain on your shoulder.

↑ One side pocket has a hook-and-loop fastener designed to help prevent valuables from falling out or being stolen. There's also a gap in the middle just wide enough for one index finger, making it easy to open.

Bag: ZIP TOP 2WAY TOTE GREY

Top: OVER SIZE PULLOVER Shirt

Bottoms: Meryl High-Tension Tapered Pants (BLACK)

Shoes: Bit Loafers, Suede, Beige

Especially convenient points for a commuting bag

1. With plenty of pockets—including a hook part for an umbrella, PET bottle, smartphone, wallet, and keys—items you reach for often are easy to access even while wearing the bag on your back, which is handy during busy mornings.

2. It's also great that even a large bento box can be carried without tipping sideways.

3. The top zipper keeps important work items nicely out of sight, which is perfect when heading out or moving between locations.

＜Sports Gym & Overnight Trip Edition＞

▽ Main items example

Skincare items, a towel (Towel with Roll Strap), a change of clothes (ALL DAY ACTIVE High-Performance Pants BLACKNAVY), DRYMIX Mesh T-Shirt VERMILION, a yoga mat (Foldable Yoga Mat), a drink (Insulated Bottle), shoes (Aria KH803065), etc...

Points that make it especially great as a gym bag

1. It opens wide, making it easy to put things in and take them out—even bulky items like sneakers slide in and out with ease.

2. The PVC-coated interior is a welcome feature, letting you carry dirty items, sweaty gear, or wet clothing without worry.

3. Since the bag stands upright on its own, it's easy to access your belongings even in a locker room. A definite plus.
 

Bag: ZIP TOP 2WAY TOTE GREEN ※Discontinued

Hat: Packable Cap

Top: ALL DAY ACTIVE Hoodie, DRYMIX Mesh T-Shirt VERMILION

Bottoms: ALL DAY ACTIVE High-Performance Pants BLACKNAVY

Shoes: Sneaker Tennis leather White

▽ Examples of items typically carried

Toy (Sophie the Giraffe), stuffed animal (Little Friend), eating apron or bib (Long Bib), baby bottles (Milk Bottle Set of 2), change of clothes (joha Baby Top and Bottom Set), Brushed Cotton Kids Vest, maternal and child health handbook (multi pouch), baby carrier, nursing cover (Mama Cape), diapers, snacks, towel, hot water for formula (Insulated Bottle), etc...

Points that make it especially great as a mother's bag

1. When you think about carrying milk, food, and diapers, the PVC-coated interior fabric—resistant to both water and stains—is a welcome feature.

2. Pockets that let you sort out small items give moms carrying both their own and their child's belongings a satisfying storage capacity.

3. Carrying it over the shoulder frees up both hands, which is a real help when you're out with your child.

4. With its wide gusset and ability to stand on its own, it's also convenient for changing diapers while out, say, at a park.

Bag: ZIP TOP 2WAY TOTE RED

Top: Gathered Smock Dress

Bottoms: Marine Pants

Shoes: Sabot CUIR DAIM NOISETTE

Simple in appearance yet meticulously thought out down to the smallest, invisible details, the STANDARD SUPPLY tote bag looks like nothing special at first glance—but once you use it, you'll appreciate all the thoughtful touches built into it. It's a signature tote bag with enough capacity to head out worry-free without needing a sub bag or eco bag, packed with functionality almost to a fault.

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