Ekene Canvas Tote — 438g, Fits a Laptop, iPad & A4 | GrinSquid

Four hundred and thirty-eight grams, and it carries the whole day.

Ekene is canvas rather than PU, which is why a bag this size weighs under half a kilo. 33cm long, 23cm high, 14cm deep — enough for a laptop, an iPad, A4 folders and everything else, with six separate pockets so none of it ends up loose at the bottom.

Ekene is Igbo for thanks, or praise.

What fits in Ekene?

A 13-inch laptop, an iPad, and A4 documents or folders flat in the main compartment. The dedicated phone pocket takes a 6.7-inch handset — that covers Pro Max sizes, not just standard phones. There's also a zipped internal pocket, an ID pocket, an adhesive-close pocket and two front patch pockets.

Six pockets, and what goes in them

• Two front patch pockets — phone, travel card, the things you reach for without opening the bag
• Phone pocket — fits up to a 6.7-inch handset
• Zipped internal pocket — keys, cards, anything you'd rather not lose
• ID pocket — work pass or student card
• Adhesive-close pocket — quick access, no zip to fight

Ekene or Oma?

Same price, opposite bags. Oma is structured vegan PU that holds its shape and stands on its own. Ekene is canvas, soft and unstructured — 438g, six pockets, takes a laptop and an iPad. If you carry a lot and want it light, Ekene. If you want the bag to look the same at 6pm as it did at 8am, Oma.

Ekene at a glance

• Dimensions: 33cm long × 23cm high × 14cm deep
• Weight: 438g empty
• Material: canvas
• Lining: polyester
• Closure: magnetic buckle
• Strap: 105cm, adjustable and fully detachable — 41cm drop worn on the shoulder
• Top handle: 19cm
• Pockets: two front patch, phone (6.7in), zipped internal, ID, adhesive-close

Frequently asked

Will a 15-inch laptop fit?

No — the main compartment is designed for 13-inch laptops (up to 31 × 23cm). A 15-inch machine won't go in flat.

Is the strap removable?

Yes — fully detachable. Carry it by the top handle or attach the strap for shoulder wear.

Is this real leather?

No. Canvas exterior with a polyester lining.

What does Ekene mean?

Igbo for thanks or praise. Every GrinSquid piece carries an Igbo name.

The bag for the days you're carrying everything. For more options, see our guide to the best mini bags UK.