I first read about Rootote bags on Karen Cheng’s blog. They looked so cute, and so roomy that I was raring to give it a try.

The first bag I bought was RT Medium Plain Sumiro.

I absolutely LOVED it! It’s made of tough ol’ canvas, and oh so convenient with the large inner pockets to hold my mobile phone, mints, hand sanitiser, tissues and a pen. It’s even got a Roo pocket (adapted from the kangaroo’s pouch), which is an external zippered pocket which allows easy access to your keys, wallet or mobile phone. I normally chuck my iPod and earphones in there.

I bring this with me when I’m shopping, heading to the library, meeting up with friends for lunch, etc. It’s amazing how much stuff I can put into the bag. I can never go back to using small handbags, not with the amount of junk I carry with me everyday

Another Rootote I have is the RT Medium Luxe Prairie. The handles are slightly shorter than the Sumiro’s.

I’m lemming for a Tall Rootote now. Oh decisions decisions.

Shipping is free to Australia. Rootote charges a flat fee of AUD12 to Singapore, Malaysia, USA and New Zealand.

Update: Malaysian readers, you’re in luck! You don’t have to spend a great deal to get a Rootote from Australia. You can now get it from Tiny Tapir, which is a Malaysian-based website. It’s a lot (and I mean A LOT) cheaper too!