I love my bag (basically it's a large open sack). While it has pockets on the outside, the inside has one zipper pocket on one side and 2 holders on the other side. So - all my stuff is thrown in the middle. And I carry A LOT of stuff! This little holder is not that little and it holds A LOT w/o adding any weight to my bag. I also like that it has 2 zipper compartments so I can put personal stuff in there w/o everyone seeing it every time I open the bag. I'm not sure HOW LARGE other people's bags are that I read in other reviews that they say it slides around. The length of my bag is 16" and this thing fits comfortably in it. I've attached a BEFORE and AFTER picture. Seriously, for an extra $10 I now enjoy using my $250+ bag!

I absolutely love this bag. I needed a hip bag that can fit all my needs. It's quite large! Not as much side-to-side width as I was expecting but it fits all of my needs perfectly. there are even pockets on the inside of the larger front pocket. Giving it 4 stars because just like everyone else, we're not thrilled with the new lining of Vera's bags. It's not an end-all design, however I did prefer the cotton interior of the old bags! The Northern Stripes design has an almost brown interior, silky. There's nothing wrong with it though and I'd buy this bag again, it's probably even easier to wash. I will update my review if I notice any problems in the coming months but so far I'm really pleased! The adjustable strap is great for hands free use as well.