The Best Bag Organizers for Your Laptop Bag, Backpack, or Purse

 

Having an organized bag can make or break your productivity levels—so why not spend more time getting work done, enjoying yourself, or anything but looking for your lost stuff?

If you’ve got miscellaneous junk and cords all over your desk and in your bag, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you carry a backpack, briefcase, purse, or tote bag, we’ve got an insert or organizer for you. Check out our top picks for bag organizers below.

Update, 4/19/22: Cerified all content was accurate. Updated images and found new picks for Best Backpack and Best Compact.

Best for Backpacks: APSOONSELL Backpack Organizer Insert

Do you have a nice-sized backpack, but there aren’t enough pockets and storage? The APSOONSELL Backpack Organizer Insert has a variety of pockets perfect for holding notebooks, a water bottle, small electronics, an umbrella, business cards, books, chargers, pens, keys, makeup, and more. With different options for storage on just one insert (from wide pockets to zippered pockets), this organizer gives you a choice between easy access and security.

This insert has a rigid structure, so it won’t bend or slide down into your backpack. Plus, the panel is easy to spot since the lining of this insert (with four different colors to choose from) is different from the inside of most backpacks. It also comes in three sizes and can easily slip into different bags, so if you want to move from your backpack to a briefcase, just switch the insert over!

Best for Handbags: ZTUJO Felt Insert

If you have a purse, you probably know how easily the inside of it can get out of control. With the ZTUJO Felt Insert, which comes in six sizes to fit different-sized handbags, you’ll be able to grab what you need in a jiffy. And with 14 different colors, you’ll even be able to match the insert with your purse color (or spice things up with a complementary color).

If you switch handbags often, this insert is perfect since you can easily pull it out and place it inside another purse. With pockets on the inside and outside of this insert, you can store all sorts of items within the various-sized pockets and organizers that you can also easily see and reach. The ZTUJO even gives your handbag shape, so it stays upright and doesn’t fall over while also not adding any extra or unwanted weight.

Best Organizer for Travel: BUBM Dual-Layer Organizer

If you’re traveling, you probably want to have all your items secured and easily accessible. With the BUBM Dual-Layer Organizer, you can keep your iPad, tablet, or other small electronics safe in the biggest pocket located between its double-layered and padded Nylon compartments. The different layers have different-sized pockets (some with zippers, some with elastic openings) and 19 elastic loops to hold various items.

This 10.7 x 8 x 1-inch organizer can hold anything from small electronics, cords, and office supplies to makeup and jewelry. With so many functions and pockets, your items will be organized and safe. Just slip the BUBM organizer inside of your bag, suitcase, or purse and when you need to grab an item you can just slip it out and unzip the layered organizer.

Best Compact Design: Sunsir Travel Organizer

Do you have a lot of tangled cords and small loose items but nowhere to put them? The Sunsir Travel Organizer is great if you have limited space but still need to keep your chargers, earphones, power banks, and other items easily accessible on the go. It measures 9.8 x 7 inches and weighs just 0.19 pounds, so it’ll keep your accessories organized without weighing down your bag.

The organizer features plenty of storage options centering around elastic loops and mesh pockets of all sizes. The large pocket is perfect for holding a tablet or eReader, while the smaller pouches are great for containing things like SD cards and adapters. It’s perfect for travel, but works in your everyday bag, too.

Best for Miscellaneous Items: Cocoon GRID-IT!

If you’ve read our article on 10 Laptop Bag Must-Haves, you’ll know how we feel about this item! The Cocoon GRID-IT! is an open-faced organizer that easily fits inside a backpack, tote bag, suitcase, or handbag (as long as they’re larger than 7.25″ X 9.25″).

This organizer is flat so it can slide in and out of your bag; it also openly displays the items it’s storing among its woven elastic holders. So if zippers or fixed-size compartments annoy you, the Grid-It has the flexibility you crave. Everything you need is visible and easy to get to.

The Cocoon GRID-IT! has an endless number of configurations in which you can place your chargers, earphones, devices, pens, or whatever miscellaneous item you may have floating in your bag. With the perfect amount of tension to hold your items, these elastic straps will keep your things secured, even if you pull this organizer out of your bag.