Abstract: A personal tote system includes a first tote bag and optionally a second tote bag. Each tote bag having a closed side and a bounded open side defining a containing volume therein. Snap pivot links on opposite sides of each of the bounded openings. A shoulder strap having opposed ends and a sliding link therebetween. A portion of the shoulder strap having a narrower portion and a wider-portion at least twice a width of the narrower portion. One of the snap pivot links secured to a shoulder strap first end. One of the other shoulder strap end and the sliding link being secured to the other snap pivot link thereby allowing each tote to be supported by the shoulder strap in an extended position and a contracted folded position. The totes may be separated, folded into compact sizes and arranged for improved user convenience.