Very handy for events where you're not wearing much but still want to be able to carry some things without the burden of a purse! I can fit my chapstick, credit cards/ID, zippo, smokes and cell phone in this thing. It's definitely a win. Only issue over the course of use in the last year is that one of the elastic straps began to separate from the bottom pocket - a quick sewing job and it's back to functional though. Can't ask for more!