I am very particular about my messenger bags. I have a one for work, one for travel, and my every day duty bag. My everyday bag recently gave up on me, so I have been looking for a good replacement. I've tried plenty of other bags and didn't find anything that I really liked. Then I found this gem. I love it. Multiple closing options, but no cheap plastic clips. Plenty of internal space. I like the concealed external pockets. They are well situated, but the don't detract from the appearance of the bag. It feels very durable and the material appears to be water resistant at least, though I haven't tested that much yet. The shoulder pad is a little more generic than I like, but I guess I could always go purchase a nice after market strap if it really bothered me. For the money, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bag. Of course you can go buy a $200 bag that is nicer, I have one of those too, but this is perfect for everyday use.