Should I get a vera bradley tote bag or large backpack? Which would you choose?

I carry around 2 binders, some notebooks and a couple of textbooks for school.
Which would you rather have for school?

Get a large backpack

Jane Marvel Coated Canvas Jitney Large Tote Bag

Eastsport Large Tote – Tote $36 Eastsport Large Tote – Yellow

Mel Large Tote $198 Linea Pelle – Mel Large Tote

Sydney Love Large Tote – Tote $56.8 Sydney Love Large Tote – Grey

Mel Large Tote Black $198 Linea Pelle – Mel Large Tote Black

Mel Large Tote Natural $198 Linea Pelle – Mel Large Tote Natural

Mel Large Tote Russet $198 Linea Pelle – Mel Large Tote Russet

Echo Cheetah Large Square Tote – Tote $70.4 Echo-Cheetah Large Square Tote

Anuschka Large Tote – Little Mermaid – Little Mermaid $296 Anuschka-Large Tote

Anuschka Large Tote – Premium Peacock Safari – Premium $296 Anuschka-Large Tote

Earth Axxessories Large Jute Tote – Tote $14.4 Earth Axxessories Large Jute Tote – Green

R&Em Whipstitch Large Runaway Tote – Tote $79.99 R&Em Whipstitch Large Runaway Tote – Black

Vera Bradley Large Resort Tote – Tote $68 Vera Bradley Large Resort Tote – Camellia – Camellia

Nine West Handbags It The Tote Fits Large – Tote $68 Nine West Handbags It The Tote Fits Large

Plum Practicality Tote – Tote $64 Plum-Practical, large, spacious and a must have tote!

Piel Large Belted Tote – Chocolate $188.79 Piel-Genuine leather large belted tote.

Piel Large Belted Tote – Saddle $188.79 Piel-Genuine leather large belted tote.

Piel Large Belted Tote – Black $188.79 Piel-Genuine leather large belted tote.

Kipling Kyoko Large Tote – Tote $89 The Kipling Kyoko Large Tote is a fun, lightweight tote bag in a tall shape that is perfect for the gym, a day of shopping, or overnight. It’s made from water-resistant crinkle nylon and includes the famous monkey keychain.

Donna Sharp Large Tote, Cape Hatteras – Tote $33 Donna Sharp-Lightweight and spacious, the Large Tote is ideal for any outing.

Donna Sharp Large Patched Tote, Precious – Tote $33 Donna Sharp-Lightweight and spacious, the Large Patched Tote is ideal for any outing!

Vieta Blaire – Tote $72 Vieta-Large tote bag

Kipling Joslyn ctd – Tote $99 Kipling-Large tote

Kipling Joslyn – Tote $89 Kipling-Large tote

Kipling Asiena – Tote $89 Kipling-Large Travel Tote

AK Anne Klein Perfect Tote Large Colorblock – Tote $79.2 AK Anne Klein-Perfect Tote Large Colorblock

AK Anne Klein Perfect Tote Large Shopper – Tote $71.2 AK Anne Klein-Perfect Tote Large Shopper

Nine West Handbags It The Tote Fits Large Sequin – Tote $60 Nine West Handbags It The Tote Fits Large Sequin

AmeriBag Gabardine Tote – Tote $96 AmeriBag-The tote is large enough to fit most laptops, books and everyday needs

Jesselli Couture Large Embroidered Tote $161.6 Jesselli Couture-Large embroidered tote with interior zip top pouch

Jesselli Couture Large Emboidered Tote – Turquise with $150.4 Jesselli Couture Large Emboidered Tote – Turquise with

The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Stripe Multi $79.2 The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Stripe Multi

The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Portobello $79.2 The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Portobello

The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Starburst $79.2 The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Starburst

The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – LIME $79.2 The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – LIME

The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Cayenne $79.2 The Sak Indio Leather Large Tote – Cayenne

Piel Large Contrast Laptop Tote – Chocolate $184.79 Piel-Genuine leather large contrast tote.

Piel Large Contrast Laptop Tote – Saddle $184.79 Piel-Genuine leather large contrast tote.

Derek Alexander Large Open Top Tote – Tan $193.6 Derek Alexander Large Open Top Tote – Tan

JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Bimini $128 JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Bimini

JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Black $128 JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Black

JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Fuschia $128 JPK Paris Betty Large Lined Tote – Fuschia

Derek Alexander Large Open Top Tote – Black $193.6 Derek Alexander Large Open Top Tote – Black

ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer Tote – Antique Rose $145.6 ANNA by Anuschka Large Organizer Tote – Antique Rose

Jesselli Couture BUCO Large Lace Tote – Tote $119.2 Jesselli Couture-Large lace cut tote with scalloped edge detail and double handles

Big Buddha Strut – Tote $76 Big Buddha-Large colorblock tote

Steve Madden Bryder Large Tote – Brown $79.99 Steve Madden Bryder Large Tote – Brown Designers Imports

Clava Carina Large Tote – Indigo $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – Stone $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – Cafe $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – White $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – Blue $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – Black $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Clava Carina Large Tote – Army $131.2 Clava-The sophisticated and sporty Carina Large Tote is a lightweight/durable bag that is great as a business bag, weekender, carry-on or even beach tote!

Global Elements Large Buffalo Horn Zig Zag Tote – Tote $49.6 Global Elements-Large Buffalo Horn Zig Zag Tote

BCBG Max Azria Metal Mesh Large Convertible Tote – Tote $159.99 BCBG Max Azria Metal Mesh Large Convertible Tote

Donna Sharp Large Patched Tote, Pink Passion – Tote $38 Donna Sharp-Lightweight and spacious, the Large Patched Tote is ideal for any outing!

Nine West Handbags Vegas Signs Large N/S Tote – Tote $51.99 Nine West Handbags Vegas Signs Large N/S Tote – Black/

MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Whipped Large NS Tote – Tote $398 MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Whipped Large NS Tote

MICHAEL Michael Kors Fulton Embossed Python Large Tote – Tote $398 MICHAEL Michael Kors Fulton Embossed Python Large Tote

Donna Sharp Large Patched Tote, Rio Patch – Tote $33 Donna Sharp-Lightweight and spacious, the Large Patched Tote is ideal for any outing!

Nine West Handbags One Stop Shopper Large Tote – Tote $63.2 Nine West Handbags One Stop Shopper Large Tote – Black

Donna Sharp Large Patched Tote, Heather Patch – Tote $33 Donna Sharp-Lightweight and spacious, the Large Patched Tote is ideal for any outing!

Isabella Fiore Palm Springs Tia Large Tote – Tote $395 Isabella Fiore Palm Springs Tia Large Tote – Linen

Jesselli Couture Large Paisley Travel Tote – Tote $84 Jesselli Couture-A Chic and stylish oversized tote bag, made in Italy.

Plum Sunshine Tote – Tote $56 Plum-The sunshine tote is a fabulous way to get noticed! Colorful and large enough for all your belongings!

MICHAEL Michael Kors Hamilton Large N/S Tote – Tote $348 MICHAEL Michael Kors-Designer tote.

AmeriBag Browning Corduroy Tote – Tote $136 AmeriBag-The tote is large enough to fit most laptops, books and everyday needs

Laura Ashley Roomy Zip Top Tote – Tote $56 Laura Ashley-Large quilted fabric tote bag

Earth Axxessories Boat Bag – Tote $16.8 Earth Axxessories-Large canvas tote