I bought this bag two months ago and so far it's traveled to three Central and South American countries on two separate trips. Having heard dire warnings about thefts in these places (somewhat exaggerated; I never felt unsafe) I appreciated the extra security features this bag offers.

I chose this model over some of the others because of the bottle holders, which I used constantly, and the relatively small size. I don't normally carry a handbag/purse because I don't like feeling encumbered, but most of the time I forgot I had this looped over my shoulder.  Nevertheless, it held everything I needed to get through the day including my Kindle, small camera, phone, various chargers (just in case), lipstick, sunscreen, insect repellent, a couple of pairs of sunglasses. And there was still plenty of room for all the small souvenirs we picked up along the way as well as travel brochures and maps.

I note that some reviews mention poor quality construction. To my eye, it looks well made, and has stood up well to treatment that isn't always gentle. I washed off all the grunge when I got home and it looks like new.  I hope it will continue to serve as a worthy companion for many more miles.