Is a backpack or tote diaper bag better?

Across the reviewers we read, backpacks dominate recommendations because they keep hands free for carrying the baby, and most parents in r/Buyingforbaby and r/beyondthebump threads favor them. Totes like the mommore are praised for easy top access and dual purpose as a weekender or hospital bag, but reviewers note they're less comfortable to carry loaded for long periods.