You’ll find plenty of reasons to bring it along.
A good tote earns its keep without making a big production out of it. Load it up for wherever you’re headed, sling it over your shoulder, and let it be the bag that handles whatever you’ve got going on.
It can be practical without fading into the background, which is half the fun. Pick the one that feels like you, put it to work, and don’t be surprised when it starts showing up in more of your plans than you expected.