I get so many compliments on thos backpack. For it's size it's amazing how much it can hold! My only issue with it is the straps never seem to hold the bag upright on my shoulder or back. It dumps forward and if it isn't zipped all the way everything would fall out. I've tried hooking it up several ways with no success. Other than that it's extremely functional.Very well made. Easy to keep items organized in all the pockets. I wish the straps could be adjusted a little tighter though.Holds what I need for yoga or lunch with friendsAs in any purse, it is only as heavy as you fill it to be. This purse is great as an electronic book bag. I used it for many meetings and traveling as it has a place to connect your charger to your phone. Even has a pocket for a slim water bottle to absorb any sweat into the canvas not your items carried. Great bang for your buck here! ThanksUsing as a handbag/purse. I like it mostly. Nothing wrong just getting used to itLooks nice and durable. Will test it for a month long trip. Strips are to long for me I'm 5'1 and there is no easy way to make it shorter.Bought this before a trip to Italy & loved it. Could fit what needed for each day & was comfortable in a crowd. At the Vatican, no backpacks allowed, so wearing it on shoulder as purse worked great. One of the zipper pulls did come off afyer a lot of use but still easy to open/close.I ordered the beige, but received the blue instead. Surprisingly, I liked the color and kept it. The external material is jeans-like, and the lining inside is much like any other bag in the market. There is no backing, so don't expect it to retain a hard square shape. There are lots of pockets and zippered compartments (see pictures). It's perfect for a short person (5'1), but the main compartment is big enough to fit a 14" laptop with room to spare for a few notebooks. The clasps make it easy to switch between a 2-shoulder or one-shoulder backpack, and a cross-body sling bag. The straps are really long, but adjustable. My only complaint is that I have to keep readjusting the strap to my height (it doesn't stay very well). I've had it for 3 months now, and it's been quite sturdy, nothing has ripped or broken.