Orbitkey Daily Tote Review: People Won’t Stop Asking Where I Got This Bag!

By Ben McKimm - News

Published: 5 Nov 2025

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UPDATE (One Month): I’ve been using the Orbitkey Daily Tote for over a month, and it remains the best tote I’ve ever used. I’m not the only person who’s searched high and low for something like it, as I’ve had so many people ask me where I got this bag, including marketing managers, businessmen and women, and even my barber. The good news is that since writing my original review (below), the bag is now on sale at the Orbitkey website, priced at AUD$199 for the larger 21-litre tote that I’ve been using, or AUD$159 for the smaller 16-litre tote.

Before it launched, 1,429 people pledged over $260,000 to help bring this Orbhitkey Daily Tote to life on Kickstarter. However, now that the project has been released and people have received it, I wanted to find out what this product is like. No, we’re not being paid a cent by Orbitkey to bring this article to you, and we don’t even get a kickback from Kickstarter for promoting this bag.

Orbitkey did send me the bag to review, but they won’t read this article before it is published. I turn down hundreds of products yearly, but this one caught my attention because I’ve been in the market for a product like this to replace my Uniqlo bag for months. On paper, it looks like an affordable alternative to messenger bags like those from Porter-Yoshida & Co. and Sealson, with a tote-bag-like design but a briefcase-like function. This is essential for those who don’t want to carry a corporate look. So without further ado, let’s check out my review of the Orbitkey Daily Tote System.

Pros

Let’s start with the dimensions of each tote:

• Daily Tote 16L (internal dimensions): 410 mm (L) × 270 mm (D) × 110 mm (W)
  • Laptop compartment (16L): 345 mm (L) × 260 mm (D) × 25 mm (W)
• Daily Tote 21L (internal dimensions): 450 mm (L) × 280 mm (D) × 130 mm (W)
  • Laptop compartment (21L): 375 mm (L) × 270 mm (D) × 25 mm (W)

We were provided with both sizes, but we have chosen to test and photograph the larger 21-litre tote because it is more suited to our needs.

The Orbitkey Daily Tote System can stand up independently. When placed on top of a carry-on bag, it is essential for overseas travel and even more helpful for our daily commute.

I often put my bag down in front of my feet when travelling on crowded public transport in Sydney, and having a bag that falls over is painful and awkward. Of course, it works best when you put heavier items at the bottom of the tote, but it’s proven to be quite sturdy in my testing.

There’s a lot of storage, but not the type of pointless storage often added as a marketing gimmick. I instantly knew where to add my Apple AirPods, keys, and sunglasses, and the fact that you don’t have to unzip the double-zipped top section of the bag to access the padded laptop sleeve is a helpful touch. It’s large enough to fit my 14-inch MacBook Pro, but you would also easily fit a larger 16-inch MacBook Pro in this 21-litre version.

Notice the elastic drink bottle section at the end of the large internal pocket. On the outside, a second slip pocket for easy access is the perfect place to put your phone if you don’t want it in your pocket. If you want more security, there’s a zipper section on the external back side of the tote bag where you can add passports, etc. and behind it is a slip to slide it over the handle of your carry-on bag while you’re wheeling it around the airport.

You’ll notice the optional Essentials Bag Insert (AUD$79) added to my tote, and I’ve yet to use it thoroughly. Still, it’s likely a helpful place to put a notebook or tablet should you want to put it on the desk next to you while you’re in a meeting. The same goes for the optional Essentials Pouch Trio (AUD$45), which features a see-through mesh bag with an invisible divider. I can see how these add-ons might be helpful, but with the inclusion of a laptop sleeve, they’re not completely necessary.

The bags are made from recycled polyester that feels durable and canvas-like. The handles are thick, so they don’t cut off circulation, and the Crossbody Bag Strap (AUD$25) is padded and thick and doesn’t slide off your shoulder. Overall, it’s an excellent bag.

Cons

There’s only one con I’ve found so far, and that’s the top double-zipper, which can be a little tricky to use.

You don’t have to open the double zipper to access the padded laptop sleeve, but you do have to open it to access the smaller internal pockets. If you’ve purchased the Essentials Bag Insert and Pouch Trio, you’ll have to open it to access those as well.

I’ll also note that you don’t have to zip the internal section up, but it does add a layer of structural rigidity and security.

Price and Verdict

Quite simply, this is the best value-for-money tote bag that I’ve ever tested for review. You can spend more on a designer leather bag, but you won’t find this level of thoughtful storage. Despite this, it’s more affordable than many Japanese-made nylon and canvas bags on the market and looks pretty good.

Here’s a complete list of pricing, which is based on the Early Bird rate correct at the time of publishing:

• Daily Tote (16-litre) – AUD$159
• Daily Tote Plus (21-litre) – AUD$199
• Accessories:
  • Essentials Bag Insert – AUD$79
  • Essentials Pouch Trio – AUD$45

The Orbitkey Daily Tote is now available at the brand’s website, which I’ve linked below.