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131 ideas for your Small Utility Tote

A smaller version of our classic best-selling Large Utility Tote, the Small Utility Tote is the right size for so many useful things, it’s almost too hard to count them all (but we managed to do it)! You’ll be amazed at all the marvelous storage solutions the Small Utility Tote can provide. We were amazed ourselves once we started counting up all the ways to use it – 131 in all – so the next time you need serious assistance getting organized, put the Small Utility Tote to work for you! 

Small tote … huge help!
  • 1. Winter hats, gloves & scarves
  • 2. Baby changing station
  • 3. Backseat busy bag
  • 4. Yarn & crochet projects
  • 5. Portable tool box
  • 6. Junk in the trunk!
  • 7. Sporting events with my blanket, jacket and
  •     Thermal Tote
  • 8. Family movie night supplies
  • 9. Hide clutter!
  • 10. Cleaning caddy
  • 11. Swim team gear
  • 12. School supply drop-off
  • 13. Barn tote
  • 14. Cake decorating supplies
  • 15. Sheet music
  • 16. Pack for a potluck
  • 17. Coach’s bag
  • 18. Church youth group
  • 19. Painting supplies
  • 20. Plants & seedlings
  • 21. Laundry room storage
  • 22. Hanging files
  • 23. Kids‘ activities bag
  • 24. Easter basket
  • 25. Halloween candy
  • 26. Boat tote
  • 27. Beach or pool bag
  • 28. Flip-flop drop
  • 29. Water toys
  • 30. Shelter toiletry donations
  • 31. Emergency car kit
  • 32. Hand weights
  • 33. Extra baseballs for practice
  • 34. Sleeves of tennis balls
  • 35. Youth soccer gear
  • 36. Warehouse store shopping
  • 37. Camping
  • 38. Glamping
  • 39. Softball mom gear
  • 40. Comic book storage
  • 41. Kids’ team snacks
  • 42. Reusable grocery bag
  • 43. Leggings
  • 44. Church papers & projects
  • 45. Teacher work bag
  • 46. Kids’ toys
  • 47. DVD storage
  • 48. Yoga bag
  • 49. Roller derby bag
  • 50. Office snacks
  • 51. Library books
  • 52. Everyday catch-all
  • 53. Horse grooming supplies
  • 54. Volleyball practice gear
  • 55. Trading card binders
  • 56. Daycare bag
  • 57. Tailgating
  • 58. Antiquing
  • 59. Yard sale shopping
  • 60. Pumpkin patch
  • 61. Mobile office
  • 62. Apple picking
  • 63. Farmer’s market
  • 64. Christmas tree lights
  • 65. Hauling packages to the post office
  • 66. Ornament storage
  • 67. Nochebuena bag
  • 68. A day at the park
  • 69. Toy racecar tracks
  • 70. Building blocks storage
  • 71. Video games & controllers
  • 72. Craft supplies
  • 73. Pressure cooker transport
  • 74. Mixing bowls & utensils
  • 75. Easter egg hunt
  • 76. Work bench organizer
  • 77. Recess duty bag
  • 78. Dance team gear
  • 79. Classroom-in-a-bag
  • 80. Tote a Super Swap-It Pocket®
  • 81. Babysitting survival kit
  • 82. Food drive collection
  • 83. Magazine storage
  • 84. Playdate-in-a-bag
  • 85. Party decorations
  • 86. End-of-year teacher gift
  • 87. Home spa kit
  • 88. Car de-icing spray & scrapers
  • 89. Overnight bag
  • 90. Wine bottles
  • 91. Pet supplies
  • 92. Water balloons
  • 93. Reusable gift bag
  • 94. Perfect for the mom who dreams one day
  •       her kids will carry their things upstairs!
  • 95. Camera equipment
  • 96. Gather fresh eggs
  • 97. Clothesline & clothespins
  • 98. Gardening tools
  • 99. Lonely socks
  • 100. Baby-carrying supplies
  • 101. Organize your closet
  • 102. Organize your camper
  • 103. Organize your garage
  • 104. Organize your pantry
  • 105. Organize your dorm room
  • 106. Organize under the sink
  • 107. Ordered one for my hubs!
  • 108. Bathroom storage
  • 109. Potluck supplies
  • 110. Picnic supplies
  • 111. Tacklebox & fishing gear
  • 112. Packable extra luggage for travel
  • 113. Sunday school materials
  • 114. Grill master gear
  • 115. Rainy day fun kit
  • 116. Care package
  • 117. Keep grocery bags handy
  • 118. Grad gift with laundry soap & fabric
  •         softener
  • 119. Face-painting supplies
  • 120. Cosplay costumes
  • 121. Take your Guinea pig to the vet
  • 122. Chemo care bag
  • 123. Hostess Coaching materials
  • 124. Girls’ night in supplies
  • 125. House-warming gift
  • 126. Extra toilet paper
  • 127. Extra doll clothes
  • 128. Extra diapers
  • 129. Extra sweaters
  • 130. Extra linens
  • 131. Extra bags!

 

Here are a few of our faves from the list, along with some ideas on what to pack

Grill Master tote

Fire up the grill and get all your supplies together in one handy place. The Small Utility Tote is sized right for backyard barbecues, family picnics in the park or weekend camping trips. It conveniently holds spatulas, tongs, skewers, brushes, sauces, seasonings, plates, lighter fluid and matches.

For the teacher

A personalized tote makes a great gift for any teacher who has to haul papers, tests, grading books, supplies and more back and forth between home and school. 

Emergency car kit

Keep a Small Utility Tote in the trunk of your car filled with items you might need if you have car problems (especially at night!) such as a flashlight, flares, jumper cables, a blanket, de-icing spray and water bottles. 

Mobile office

This tote is an efficient and easy way to carry your work with you. It fits hanging files, papers, office supplies, planners and more when you’re on the go!

Doggy daycare

Taking a trip with your dog or just taking him to the sitter’s for the weekend while you’re away? Either way, this tote makes the perfect pet caddy for dropping him off at doggy daycare or taking him along on your next road trip. Don’t forget to pack his toys, treats, leash, collar, water bowl and medications! 

Gardening caddy

If you love gardening and yardwork, the Small Utility Tote is the perfect solution for storing and carrying all your supplies like gloves, a hat, hand trowel, seeds, bulbs and pruning shears.