Originally Posted by
twowhat?
I have the Athleta collaboration version of this bag:
https://caraasport.com/collections/t...33071631925328
And it would fit all your criteria. A bunch of big open vertical pockets inside that easily fit large water bottles (mine are labeled for things like umbrella, water bottle, clean clothes, etc which makes me smile). The Small comes with a crossbody strap and height/width dimensions very similar to your old bag but deeper at 8 inches depth. Plus, the Clay color (a caramel brown) is GORGEOUS and would work with everything! Check out the product photos to get an idea of what you can fit. There's also a medium size but it doesn't appear that Medium comes with the crossbody strap...Medium is the size I have and it would fit what you listed and more, and has a padded laptop compartment but it's open with no closure so could easily be repurposed for files, folders, a scarf, whatever.
Very similar to MZ Wallace IMO. Never heard of this brand before but I may have to check it out now! Not that I need another bag.
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