Bag was very nice. Felt sturdy and roomy and had lots of compartments inside and out to store items. But the side pockets were not big enough to hold my collapsible 20 oz water bottle (big deal for me, as I'll be traveling Europe this summer and want to stay hydrated during all the walking by taking advantage of the free public water fountains). The side pockets are more suitable for small thin items, such as a travel size umbrella. Sadly returning this bag. Had it not been for this issue I would have preferred this bag over a Travelon model I've opted to keep instead.