I can't carry bags on my shoulder but other fanny type bags are too small or hard to get into the openings or stick out too far from waist. This one wraps around my waist more than out. & holds a lot. The compartments are great organizing areas. This is my 2nd one in a year as the other one has lasted really a long time but just started to have a split in it after all this time...It's still usable tho! But ordered 2 this time in case I can never get another one like it. UMM ...think I will order 1 more for order sakes. Fabulous quality is great & usablility is wonderful. Hope it never goes out of manufacturing.