When I originally set out to find the perfect personal item bag for a month long trip to Europe covering the South of France, Paris, and London, I had my eye on the CALPAK Luka Mini, but as a carry-on only traveler I needed something with a bit more capacity and everyday style.
Then the Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote was gifted to me, alongside some amazing chic organization pouches, and since then, it’s barely left my side since.
Nearly three months later, after testing it between Palm Beach and New York (JetBlue, Delta, and Allegiant) and then across a full month in Europe, including budget airline flights on EasyJet and Transavia and long-haul flights on Delta and Virgin Atlantic,
I can say with confidence that the Go-Getter Tote has genuinely given my beloved CALPAK Luka Duffel some real competition.
And, if you know me, you’ll know how much I love that bag, so that’s not something I say lightly.
This is my full honest Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote review after nearly three months of real world testing across multiple countries, airlines, and occasions.
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A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Quick Facts
| Details | Answers |
|---|---|
| Price | $125 USD |
| Color tested | Black |
| Available colors | Black, Chestnut, Espresso, Olive, Heritage Green, Teal, Peony Pink, Cognac, Cream and more |
| Dimensions | 19″ L x 13″ H x 8″ W |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs empty |
| Laptop compartment | Yes — removable padded sleeve fits up to 16″ (I removed the included sleeve in favor of my own slim case which fit perfectly) |
| Water bottle holder | Yes — the brand says it fits a 30oz Stanley and standard tumblers; I tested a standard wine bottle and my |
| Trolley sleeve/pocket | Yes |
| Metal feet | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | Removable, adjustable, 11″ to 18″ drop |
| Vegan leather | Yes |
| Interior lining | Recycled plastic bottles |
| Best for | Personal item travel, everyday tote, carry-on only travelers |
| Tested on | Delta, JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, Transavia, Virgin Atlantic |
| Gifted | Yes — all opinions are my own |
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Overview of Poppy & Peonies
Poppy & Peonies is a Canadian, Métis female-founded accessories brand built on a genuinely compelling origin story.
The founder, Natalie Dusome, grew up in small-town Ontario dreaming of becoming a fashion designer, eventually honing her craft working for global brands including Aldo, Abercrombie & Fitch, Fossil, and Banana Republic. Then her daughter Poppy was born, and everything changed.
Natalie found that her pre-baby accessories no longer fit her new life as a mom. She needed organization, pockets, and functionality without sacrificing style. When she couldn’t find it, she built it herself, launching Poppy & Peonies in 2015 with an idea, a lot of determination, and a six-month-old on her hip.
What started in her basement has grown into a thriving nine-figure brand with a devoted following among working women, moms, and chic travelers.
The best part is the brand is cruelty-free, ships plastic-free, and the interior lining of the Go-Getter Tote is made from recycled plastic bottles. Sustainability and community are central to the mission, guided by the Indigenous Seventh Generation Principle.
The Go-Getter Tote is their most popular style, and immediately the one I knew I wanted to test when they reached out asking if they could send a sample my way.
And after nearly three months of testing it across two continents, I completely understand why it has the following it does.
Things to Consider Before Buying the Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote
At 19″ x 13″ x 8″ this is not a small tote, and that’s worth knowing upfront. It’s spacious by design which is exactly what makes it such a capable personal item and everyday carry, but if you’re used to a smaller crossbody or mini tote this will feel like a significant upgrade in size.
That said the structured shape means it never looks overwhelming even when fully packed, and because it looks like a chic everyday tote rather than a travel bag, I’ve noticed budget airlines don’t eyeball it the way they might a more obvious travel bag like the CALPAK Luka Duffel. That alone is worth something.
It’s also heavier than a traditional tote. The vegan leather construction and structure add weight, and at 1.5 lbs empty you’ll feel it once it’s packed. When fully loaded I found it worked best riding on top of my luggage rather than over my shoulder for long distances.
I actually removed the crossbody strap entirely and carried it with the short handles instead, which felt more natural for how I use it day to day.
The laptop sleeve is removable and worth mentioning before you assume it’s fixed. The included padded sleeve is generous but quite thick. I swapped mine out for a slimmer case and found the bag worked even better without it.
Finally this is not a minimalist bag. The Go-Getter Tote is built for people who carry a lot and want everything organized, which as a type B traveler has been a game-changer.
If you prefer a streamlined silhouette and pack light, a smaller crossbody might suit you better. But if you’re a fellow overpacker who refuses to compromise on organization or style, this bag was made for you.
Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote & Unboxing
The Go-Getter Tote arrives well packaged and immediately makes a strong first impression. The black vegan leather looks polished and premium straight out of the box, and the gold hardware catches the light in all the right ways.
What’s included:
- Go-Getter Tote
- Removable padded laptop sleeve
- Removable adjustable crossbody strap
- Dust bag
- Care instructions
The quality is immediately apparent when you pick it up. The leather feels substantial without being stiff, the zippers glide smoothly, and the structured base sits flat without any prompting.
It’s the kind of unboxing that makes you feel good about the purchase before you’ve even used it.
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Hardware and Design Features
Vegan Leather Craftsmanship
Nearly three months and multiple international trips in, the vegan leather on the Go-Getter Tote still looks remarkable. People genuinely cannot believe it isn’t real leather when they see it up close, which is one of the first things I noticed when I started carrying it.
The material has a structured, slightly textured finish that photographs beautifully and holds its shape even when fully packed.
It has held up to the South of France heat, Paris cobblestones, London rain, and New York hustle and bustle, plus multiple airport travel days without showing meaningful wear.
For a vegan leather bag at this price point that is genuinely impressive and speaks to the quality of the material Poppy & Peonies has chosen.
Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote Color and Style
I tested the black colorway which was an easy choice for me since black, as a New Yorker, is one of my favorite colors, and fits my content aesthetic, photographs in any setting, and goes with everything I travel in.
Plus, the gold hardware against the black leather is a classic combination that elevates the bag from functional to genuinely chic.
What I love most about the aesthetic is that it reads as a polished everyday tote first and a travel bag second. That distinction matters more than people realize, especially on budget European carriers where anything that looks like a travel bag invites scrutiny at the gate.
The brand offers a wide range of colorways including Chestnut, Espresso, Olive, Heritage Green, Teal, Peony Pink, Cognac, and Cream, so there’s genuinely something for every aesthetic.
Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote Dimensions
At 19″ L x 13″ H x 8″ W the Go-Getter Tote is on the larger end of the personal item spectrum. That is technically over the listed under-seat limit on JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, and Transavia.
The bag is soft enough to compress, though, and it fit under the seat on every airline I flew. On Delta and Allegiant I had to lay it on its side. I’ll totally break it down for each airline in the Under the Seat section below, so keep reading.
Or check out my TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram to see me testing this bag in all the popular airline sizers!
Feet
The metal feet on the base of the Go-Getter Tote are one of those details that sound small until you realize how much you appreciate them.
They keep the bag upright and off the floor, which matters enormously on travel days when you’re setting your bag down in airports, train stations, and hotel lobbies.
The base stays clean and the bag maintains its structure even when set down repeatedly throughout a long travel day.
Zippers
The zippers on the Go-Getter Tote are smooth, sturdy, and satisfying to use. They glide without resistance and feel built to last, which after three months of heavy use I can confirm they are.
Not to mention, the gold hardware on the zipper pulls ties the whole aesthetic together and adds to the premium feel of the bag.
That said, I don’t love the zipper choice for the trolley sleeve. The teeth are too sharp and scratch up your trolley handle, which can be annoying if it’s a brand new bag.
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Organization and Storage
Laptop Compartment
The Go-Getter Tote has a dedicated laptop compartment with a removable padded sleeve that fits laptops up to 16 inches. The included sleeve is generous, but it’s quite thick, and it takes up a lot of room in a bag you’re likely already filling.
I took mine out and used my own slim faux leather envelope case instead, which fit perfectly and left more room for everything else.
If you already own a slimmer case, I’d recommend doing the same. If you don’t, the included sleeve does its job well and gives you solid padding.
Outer Pockets
The Go-Getter Tote keeps its exterior clean, with just one outer pocket: the zippered pocket on the back, which is part of the trolley sleeve. It’s a convenient spot for something you need to grab quickly, like a phone or boarding pass, and it’s easy to reach when the bag is sitting on your luggage.
One word of caution from personal experience. At 6am going through security, I tucked my phone in that pocket, then completely forgot I’d done it. I unzipped it to put the bag back on my suitcase and my phone landed on the floor.
Nothing was damaged thanks to my favorite Peak Design case, but it’s a good reminder to keep this pocket for things you’ll remember, and to say out loud where your phone went when you’re running on no sleep.
Especially, if you’re like me, and not really a big morning person!
Interior Pockets
The inside is where this bag really earns its reputation. There are two
Everything has a place, so you aren’t digging for what you need, and I honestly think it’s the most organized bag I’ve ever carried.
It works especially well paired with Poppy & Peonies’ pouches, which I cover below. Between the built-in pockets and a couple of organization cases, I can fit a laptop, a drink, snacks, a
Truly, the organization on this bag is without a doubt the best I’ve ever seen.
Water Bottle Holder
The two
Keeping those soft essentials in their own pockets means they stay separate from everything else and are easy to pull out mid-flight when I want to settle in.
Or, as you can see above, I also use it for wine bottles when I go on picnics. This was an amazing discovery that was made one afternoon in the South of France as I was loading my tote up with groceries (if you didn’t know, Europeans pretty much exclusively bring their own bags).
I also got a few questions from friends in Paris when I arrived at our Seine picnic with this bag fully stocked. Everyone loved that they wine had a holder!
If you do want to carry a
I just find, as someone who doesn’t always have a
Shoulder Straps
The Go-Getter Tote comes with a removable, adjustable crossbody strap with an 11 to 18 inch drop, so you have the option of carrying it hands-free through an airport, train station, or hotel. It’s easy to take off when you want a cleaner, handle-only look.
I’ll be honest that I rarely used it. I removed the strap entirely and carried the bag by its short handles, which felt more natural for how I use it day to day.
When the bag was fully packed, it mostly rode on top of my luggage via the trolley sleeve, so I wasn’t carrying it for long stretches anyway. Truly, this is pretty much the only way I ever would choose to bring a tote on my travels, otherwise I find my bag is too heavy to balance on a shoulder.
If you plan to carry it for a long time, or you want your hands free while you travel, the strap is there and does the job. It just wasn’t how I preferred to use the bag on an every day basis.
That said, I don’t love love any larger bags as crossbodies, but I did appreciated the strap when I needed to carry both the bag and my carry-on up and down subway steps,
| Shoulder Staps | Details |
|---|---|
| Strap type | Removable and adjustable crossbody |
| Strap drop | 11 to 18 inches |
| Best for | Hands-free carrying and short transfers |
| My preference | Short handles, or riding on top of luggage |
Trolley Sleeve
The trolley sleeve on the back of the Go-Getter Tote is a clever feature, and it’s the main reason this bag works so well as a personal item. It slides over the handle of a rolling suitcase, so the tote rides on top of your luggage instead of hanging off your shoulder. When the bag was fully packed, that’s how I carried it most of the time, and it made long airport days much easier.
The sleeve also doubles as a zippered pocket, which is handy for things you want quick access to while the bag is sitting on your suitcase. I did mention a small mishap with it in the outer pockets section above, so it’s worth reading before you decide what to keep in there.
There’s one downside to know about. The teeth of the zipper can scratch the handle of your suitcase as it slides on and off, and over time it likely will.
If you care about keeping your luggage handle pristine, this is worth keeping in mind, and you may want to be gentle when you attach it. I’ll cover the zipper situation in more detail in the Hardware and Design Features section, so keep reading if you want to know more.
| Trolley Sleeve at a Glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Back of the bag |
| Function | Slides over a rolling suitcase handle |
| Bonus | Doubles as a zippered pocket |
| Watch out for | Zipper teeth can scratch a suitcase handle |
Product Warranty
Poppy & Peonies doesn’t list a separate warranty for the Go-Getter Tote on its product page. What it offers instead is a return and exchange policy, so it’s worth knowing the details before you buy.
It’s also worth noting that the return requests need to be started within 30 days of your order’s ship date, and items must still have their original tags attached.
Every order ships from Canada and returns go back to Canada, with return and exchange shipping paid by the customer. Items discounted by 30 percent or more aren’t eligible, so keep that in mind if you’re shopping a sale.
If you’re ordering from the US, factor the cost of return shipping into your decision, since it can add up on a bag this size. The best way to avoid needing it is to inspect the leather, zippers, hardware, and strap as soon as it arrives.
Care is simple. Poppy & Peonies recommends wiping the vegan leather exterior with a soft, damp cloth and letting it air dry. The exterior is water resistant and handles light rain and spills, but it isn’t fully waterproof. Mine has held up beautifully through nearly three months of travel.
| Poppy & Peonies | Details |
|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days from ship date |
| Condition | Original tags attached |
| Return shipping | Paid by the customer, returns go to Canada |
| Separate warranty | None listed for this bag |
| Care | Wipe with a soft damp cloth, air dry |
| Water resistance | Water resistant, not waterproof |
Performance
I didn’t plan to take the Go-Getter Tote to Europe, but I loved it so much on my trip to the city, that I took a chance on it for a month across Europe, and I’m so glad I did.
Nearly three months in, after trips between Palm Beach and New York, that month abroad, and the train home from Miami to West Palm Beach, it’s my favorite personal item bag. It’s honestly made it hard for me to want to test other personal items.
The best test came at the end of
It also flew well. I took it on EasyJet and Transavia, two budget airlines that are strict about personal item size, and it went under the seat on both.
I also flew with it on Delta, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic. Because it looks like a purse and not a travel bag, agents didn’t eyeball it nearly as hard as they typically do my CALPAK Luka, which always seems to get me stopped. I’ll go into more detail on fit under the seat in the personal item section below, so keep reading if you’re curious.
The vegan leather is the first thing to mention. It still looks great, and people genuinely couldn’t believe it wasn’t real leather. It handled summer heat, travel days, and constant packing and unpacking without showing wear.
Capacity is the second. This bag swallows a lot without looking overstuffed. On a typical travel day I carried my laptop, a drink, snacks, a
The tradeoff is weight. When it’s packed, it’s heavier than my Luka. That’s true of any bag this size and this structured, but it’s worth knowing. On long days I preferred to keep it riding on my suitcase rather than carry it.
It also did double duty as a day bag. I used it most in Paris and London, where its polished look suited the city. On the Riviera in summer, my Longchamp fit the casual vibe better, which says more about the setting than the bag.
| Poppy & Peonies | Details |
|---|---|
| Tested for | Nearly 3 months |
| Where | Palm Beach, New York, Antibes, Paris, London, and the train home from Miami |
| Flown on | Delta, JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, Transavia, Virgin Atlantic |
| Gate scrutiny | Looks like a purse, so far fewer stops than the Luka |
| Toughest test | Three cities in three days on very little sleep |
| Durability | Vegan leather and hardware held up well |
| Capacity | Laptop, drink, snacks, |
| Downside | Heavier than the Luka when packed |
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote Alternatives
I’ll be upfront: the Go-Getter has become my favorite personal item bag, which makes it hard for me to want to test others.
The only alternative I’ve carried extensively is the CALPAK Luka Duffel, so I can speak to that one firsthand. The other two are based on research into what’s out there, and I’ll be clear about that as I go.
If you want something softer and lighter: CALPAK Luka Duffel
The Luka is the bag I know best, and it’s the closest comparison to the Go-Getter. It’s softer and a little less tall, which can help when you’re squeezing a bag under a seat. Where the Go-Getter pulls ahead is organization and polish.
The Go-Getter also looks like a purse, and the Luka looks like a travel bag, which is why the Luka is the one that always seems to get me stopped at the gate. I go into the full comparison in the Go-Getter vs CALPAK Luka Duffel section below.
The CALPAK Luka Duffel is a sleek and spacious travel bag that combines style and functionality, making it perfect for weekend getaways and carry-on convenience.
If you want the same brand with a work-focused layout: Poppy & Peonies Multitasker
If you love the Go-Getter’s organization but want a bag that leans more toward work, the Multitasker is the sister bag. It’s 20″ L x 12″ H x 9″ W, so it runs a bit longer and deeper than the Go-Getter, with a separate 16″ laptop compartment, a trolley sleeve, and two interior cupholders, including one that fits a 40oz Stanley. I haven’t tested it, so I can’t tell you how it feels on a plane, but it’s from the same brand with the same design thinking.
A polished everyday tote in a rich espresso brown that holds a laptop, a water bottle and everything else you need for a travel day.
If you want real leather: Quince Vivienne Work Tote
For anyone who wants the organized, polished look in Italian leather, the Quince Vivienne Work Tote is the one I’d look at. It’s made from top-grain Italian leather and has a three-compartment layout: a padded center compartment that holds a 13″ laptop, plus two side compartments with three slip pockets and one zip pocket.
It also has protective metal feet, which I love on the Go-Getter. One thing to know before you buy: Quince’s listing doesn’t mention a trolley sleeve, so if that matters to you, the Go-Getter and Multitasker have the edge. I haven’t tested it, so treat this as a research-based pick, not a recommendation from experience.
A chic top-grain leather tote that works as an everyday carry and a travel day bag, with a padded laptop sleeve and slip and zip pockets for your passport, phone and essentials.
The Verdict
The Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote is now my favorite personal item bag, and it’s made it hard for me to want to test any others.
It looks like a chic everyday tote, holds up through real travel, and keeps everything organized in a way I haven’t found in another bag. It flew with me on budget airlines like EasyJet, Transavia, and Allegiant, and on Delta, JetBlue, and Virgin Atlantic, and it got through a chaotic three days in three cities on very little sleep without a complaint. It isn’t perfect.
It’s heavier than the Luka when packed, and a couple of details need some care. But if you want a personal item that works as hard as you do and still looks polished, this is the one I’d reach for.
What I Love
- The vegan leather has held up beautifully, and people can’t believe it isn’t real leather
- The organization is unmatched, especially when paired with the brand’s pouches
- It looks like a purse, so it gets far fewer looks at the gate than my Luka
- It works as a personal item on budget airlines and doubles as a day bag
- It’s easy to find things mid-flight, even in a cramped economy seat
What I’d Change
- It’s heavier than the Luka when packed
- The zipper teeth on the trolley sleeve can scratch your suitcase handle
- The included laptop sleeve is quite thick, so I swapped in my own slim case
- It is oversized for some airlines. I had to lay it on its side on Delta and Allegiant
Don’t Forget Poppy & Peonies Pouches
The Go-Getter’s organization is great on its own, but the pouches take it a step further. I traveled with two, and they became part of my in-flight routine.
My Teched Out Case was my in-flight essentials pouch. Everything I needed within reach during the flight lived in it, so I could pull out one pouch and have what I needed in my seat without rummaging. That’s a big deal in a cramped economy row, where every extra movement counts.
The little clear case, the Mini I See You, was my
Both pouches match the Go-Getter’s look and fit inside the bag without adding bulk. If you like staying organized, I’d treat them as part of the system and not an add-on.
The chicest tech and cosmetics organizer I own. Faux leather, beautifully organized, and polished enough to pull out anywhere without embarrassment.
How It Performs as a Personal Item
Airline Compatibility
This is where the Go-Getter surprised me most. I truly didn’t expect it to become my favorite personal item bag.
At 19″ L x 13″ H x 8″ W this bag is on the larger end of personal items, and it’s even over the listed size limit on several airlines, so it won’t be a perfect fit everywhere.
Because it is soft and flexes, it still went under the seat on every airline I flew: Delta, JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, Transavia, and Virgin Atlantic. Poppy & Peonies says it fits under the seat on most airplanes and recommends checking your airline’s personal item size limits, which I’d second.
I can only speak to the airlines I carried it on. I show how it fits in the airline sizers in my TikTok series. For example, it didn’t fit Allegiant’s sizer, but I made it work and nobody said anything.
At 19″ L x 13″ H x 8″ W, it’s on the larger end of personal items, so airline rules still matter. Poppy & Peonies says it fits under the seat on most airplanes and recommends checking your airline’s personal item size limits, which I’d second. It worked for me on every airline I tried, but I can only speak to what I carried.
| Airline | Official under-seat limit | Within the limit? | Flew with it as my personal item | How it fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | No set size; must fit under the seat | Not specified | Yes, no one questioned it | Fit on its side |
| JetBlue | 17″ x 13″ x 8″ | No (2″ over on length) | Yes, no one questioned it | Extra legroom made it easy |
| Allegiant | 18″ x 14″ x 8″ | No (1″ over on length) | Yes, no one questioned it | Very tight; squeezed under the seat on its side |
| EasyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | No (about 3 cm over on length) | Yes, no one questioned it | Slid under more easily |
| Transavia | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | No (about 8 cm over on length) | Yes, no one questioned it | Slid in as long as it wasn’t over-packed |
| Virgin Atlantic | Under-seat personal item | Not confirmed | Yes, no one questioned it | Stood upright |
Limits are the airlines’ published sizes and can change, so check before you fly.
Fit varied a little by airline. On Virgin Atlantic it sat upright under the seat, which let me build my own little divider for space between me and the middle seat and still left room for my feet.
On EasyJet and Transavia it fit without a fight.
On Delta I had to lay it on its side to make it fit. Either way, the legroom with this bag is solid for its size.
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Mid-Flight Access
This is where the organization really pays off, and where the pouches earned their keep on the long hauls. I flew Delta from New York to Nice and Virgin Atlantic from London to Miami with the Go-Getter, and on flights that long you’re in and out of your bag constantly.
The Teched Out Case held my in-flight essentials, and the Mini I See You held my snacks, melatonin gummies, and back and face masks.
I could pull out one pouch, have everything I needed within reach, and tuck it back without making a mess of my seat area. On a short hop the pouches are a nice-to-have, but over a transatlantic flight they make a real difference.
The chicest tech and cosmetics organizer I own. Faux leather, beautifully organized, and polished enough to pull out anywhere without embarrassment.
How It Performs as an Everyday Tote
Once I unpacked, the Go-Getter turned into my day bag. I carried it through New York, Paris, and London, and it worked like a normal tote. Because it looks like a structured purse, it fit in everywhere, from airports to a day of wandering a city, and I never felt like I was hauling a travel bag.
Paris is where it really won me over. There’s a drink holder on each side, and a wine bottle fits in them. The bag is also big enough to pack a whole picnic along the Seine and still feel organized.
Wine in the side pockets, snacks and a blanket in the main compartment, and small things in the zippered pockets so nothing gets crushed. It felt like I was carrying a purse, not a picnic basket, and that’s a hard trick to pull off.
I was too busy enjoying a sunny Sunday on the Seine with friends to take photos, so here’s the same setup on a grocery run instead.
The zippered pockets also keep my phone and small items within reach, which matters when you’re moving through a city and don’t want to dig. I took the laptop sleeve out and carried my laptop in a slim faux leather envelope case, which kept the bag lighter and left more room inside.
At 1.5 lbs empty it’s easy to carry, though it gets heavy once you pack it for a flight, and heavier than my CALPAK Luka when full. For a day out, I’d pack lighter than I would for a flight, picnic aside.
I used the short handles as my main carry and took the crossbody strap off. If you plan to walk a lot, I’d keep the strap on for hands-free days.
Where it falls short is vibe. For a casual Riviera day, my Longchamp still feels more relaxed. The Go-Getter leans polished, so it suits city days and picnics better than a beach town.
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
Go-Getter Tote vs CALPAK Luka Duffel
These are the two bags I reach for most as personal items, and they solve the same problem in different ways. I’ve flown with both, so this comes from carrying them, not reading spec sheets.
If you want a bag that doesn’t look like luggage: The Go-Getter. It looks like a structured purse, so I got fewer stops at the gate than I do with the Luka, which reads as a travel bag and draws more attention when boarding. If you fly airlines that police personal items, that matters.I took it on Delta, JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, Transavia, and Virgin Atlantic.
If you want something lighter when it’s packed: The Luka. The Go-Getter gets heavier than the Luka once it’s full, and I felt that on long travel days. The Go-Getter is only 1.5 lbs empty, but that advantage fades as you load it.
If you want to work out of your bag: The Go-Getter. It has a removable padded laptop sleeve that fits up to 16 inches, a trolley sleeve that slides over a rolling suitcase, metal feet that keep the bottom off dirty floors, and a drink holder on each side. It’s built for someone moving between a desk, a city, and an airport.
If you want the more relaxed, duffel feel: The Luka. It suits a weekend trip where you’re throwing things in and heading out, and it feels more casual than the Go-Getter.
I’d choose the Go-Getter for polished city travel and tight airline rules, and the Luka for a lighter, easier carry when you’re not worried about looking put together.
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
FAQs
Does the Poppy & Peonies Go-Getter Tote fit under the seat as a personal item?
It fit under the seat on every airline I tried: Delta, JetBlue, Allegiant, EasyJet, Transavia, and Virgin Atlantic. It measures 19″ L x 13″ H x 8″ W, which is over the listed personal item size on several airlines, so it relies on the bag being soft enough to squeeze.
It was tightest on Allegiant, where I had to lay it on its side, and I did the same on Delta. On Virgin Atlantic it stood upright. Check your airline’s size limits before you fly.
How much does the Go-Getter Tote weigh?
It weighs 1.5 lbs empty. It gets heavier once packed for a flight, and it feels heavier than my CALPAK Luka when full.
Does it fit a laptop?
Yes. It has a removable padded sleeve that fits up to a 16″ laptop. I took mine out and carried my laptop in a slim faux leather envelope case to keep the bag lighter and leave more room.
Does it slide over a rolling suitcase?
Yes. The back has a trolley sleeve that slides over a rolling suitcase handle. The zipper teeth can scratch the handle. I also pack softer items against the trolley side so my laptop isn’t pressed against the suitcase rail.
Can you carry it as a crossbody?
Yes. The strap is removable and adjustable,with an adjustable drop of 11″ to 18″, I took mine off and used the short handles.
Is the Go-Getter Tote waterproof?
No. It’s water resistant, not waterproof. Poppy & Peonies recommends cleaning it with a damp cloth and air drying.
What is it made of?
It’s vegan leather, with an interior lining made from recycled plastic bottles.
Is the Go-Getter Tote worth it?
For me, yes, it’s now my favorite personal item. It looks like a purse, works as a day bag, and is organized enough for long flights. I’d change a few things, which I cover fully in The Verdict section above, so scroll up!
A structured, stylish vegan leather tote that goes from carry-on to day bag without missing a beat on travel days. The organization inside is genuinely impressive for a bag this chic.
