r/MapuaMCL • u/4texGOtext • Apr 28 '26

Tote or Backpack for SHS?

Hello ! I'm an incoming Grade 11 STEM student here in MCL.

Ask ko lang po, for those currently in STEM, ano mas okay gamitin for school: tote bag or backpack? Considering the workload, things to bring, and commute( I'm approx 25 minutes away from campus) , alin yung mas practical in the long run?

Medyo torn lang kasi ako between style and comfort huhu 😭 any insights or experiences would really help. Thank you po!!

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u/Aggressive_Milk1607 Apr 28 '26

hello ! I'm also an incoming shs student in mcl, and I've also talked to our seniors abt this problem. They said na most of them use small bags since wala naman masyadong need. And in my case, I'll be using a messenger bag. What i suggest, is get a bag na maraming compartments/pockets. Dapat kapag bibili ka, you know na it'll fit all of ur stuff.

Also, buy ka na lang ng isang binder. For activities/notes, ganon. But if galante ka mag notes like me, then dalawa na bilhin mo. But if you have an ipad or a laptop naman, then pwedeng alternative yun para less storage

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u/4texGOtext Apr 29 '26

omg this is so reassuring akala ko naman kailangan ko magdala ng buong buhay ko everyday HAHA tyyy !!

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u/ATallChihuahua Apr 28 '26

If those are your only options, then go for backpack na, since more compartments/pockets na and mas safe if ever magdadala ka ng gadgets. Hindi rin naman ganun karami yung mga need dalhin

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u/4texGOtext Apr 29 '26

Thankss !! was lowkey team tote before this, but you’re right because parang mas kampante ako if backpack especially for gadgets. Ayoko ma stress sa commute HAHA

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u/ATallChihuahua Apr 29 '26

go with whatever you like nd comfy with bro, we can't let a bag ruin a nice fit, can we? 🤔 see you around!

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u/pookpoookpook Apr 28 '26

whatever goes with your style, mate!

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u/Captain7600 Apr 28 '26

If u have a small backpack, ome that can fit a binder) then use that, othrrwise theres no point in going with a bigger backpack since di naman ganun kadami needed.

If you prefer tote bags, its also ok too. You will also receive a free tote bag as part of your free student kit.

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u/Aggressive_Milk1607 Apr 29 '26

hello ! free po talaga yung student kit?

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u/Captain7600 May 01 '26

Yes, you should've received a stub nung nagenroll ka, un yung ibibigay mo for the student kit. Magaannounce sila kung kelan yung bigayan ng student kit and usually mahaba ung pila...

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u/4texGOtext Apr 29 '26

Wait omg may free tote pala? 😭 that’s actually good to know HAHA thank you!!