My search for the perfect backpack was much more difficult than I anticipated, but it finally came to an end with this bag! I tried a number of backpacks from Amazon, and this is the final winner.

I would like the backpack to be roomy enough to hold items I normally take on a day trip, but compact enough to not bump into things or people too easily. Ideally, it would have side pockets for easy access to water bottle, umbrella, or sunglasses. I also need a bag that can be easily carried on one side like a shoulder bag, because some museums don’t allow backpacks.

My 22-oz water bottle does not fit into the side pockets of this bag, but I can live with that. The bag fits the bill for everything else. And the pom pom is such a cute touch to liven up an already-stylish bag.

As the photo shows, the bag easily accommodates my usual necessities: 9.7” iPad, Kindle, notebook, a physical book, water bottle, sunglasses, wallet, and umbrella.

Lastly, I love that the seller put a green tea sachet in one of the interior pockets, so the bag arrived smelling refreshing!

I have been shopping for a bag like this for a while now, I’m very happy I chose this one. Got so many compliments on it. The material is different due to it being waterproof l, the hidden pockets come in handy,the zippers run smoothly, there are small pockets inside purse which makes easier to find lip stick, pens, etc. I love that you can take this to work without looking like a kid with a backpack and also can wear it to the park without being to dressy. (If that makes any sense) I love this bag recommend giving it a try if you’re considering purchasing this. Hopefully pictures can give you more detail.

I have this purse both in Black (purchased Nov 2014) and Cranberry (purchased Aug 2015). I alternate between the colors, depending on occasion, and hands down it has become my daily go-to purse.

As my pictures show, it is approximately 9” tall and 10” wide. If you are a person who likes to pack all of your worldly possessions, into your purse, and do not mind the weight of 10lbs+ of stuff digging into your shoulder, then I do not recommend this specific bag. It simply is not large enough to accommodate everything and then some. If you like the security features of the Travelon bags, you will need to look at their larger sized purses.

However, for a small purse it has a surprisingly large amount of roominess in the main interior, which opens to about 3” wide, the zipper pocket (back side of purse), the smaller zipper pocket and zipper pocket with flap (both on the front side of purse) are all useful and roomy too.

I use a skinny wallet (believe me it is packed) Vs a rectangular brick sized traditional wallet. Where the main compartment zipper opening is about 8” wide, there could be difficulties navigating a large wallet in/out of the purse. I carry my cellphone, pens, flashlight, tape measure (yes - you never know when you’re out shopping, if you’re going to need to measure something), lip balm, comb, food snacks, sunglasses, maps &/or tickets depending on the event.

My purses (black or burgundy) have gone with me on vacation to Las Vegas, Acadia National Park, to work, out to dinner, etc. Wearing it as a cross body bag, I feel the purse is secure, is the right size for my daily needs and the additional slash-proof features, main compartment latch, adjustable shoulder strap length are all an added plus.

I’ve had my black purse for almost a year and have had no issues with quality or wear. I liked it so much, I ordered it in burgundy.

The bag is lovely, one of those with nooks and crannies. The colour is so pretty, I was a little apprehensive that it could be a little on the Turquoise side, but it isn't, more a very pale aqua. Has lots of space inside. I would say definitely a hand bag, to be used as a shoulder bag when hands are full of other bags!