I selected this bag from among many options when I needed to start carrying a small backpack to alleviate shoulder and neck pain from carrying too large a purse.  I appreciate having the space to keep a smaller purse at the top of the main compartment to lift out and use alone when appropriate.

POSITIVES

*Capacious for its small profile.  I keep ALL of the items pictured inside, including a bullet journal, large hard-sided pencil case, a tech bag (chargers and such), two meds/toiletries bags (one for daily access, another for less common use), gloves, and a purse that I can lift out and use when I am shopping, going to lunch, or otherwise don't need the full backpack.  The purse alone contains a large bunch of keys, wallet, sunglasses case, portable charger, and some other odds and ends.  Toiletries bags contain prescription bottles, razor, miscellaneous makeup for touch ups, cleaning cloth, contacts case, nail clippers, etc.  If you wanted all of these items loose a backpack wouldn't work.  However, if you are willing to compartmentalize and streamline based on what items you really need to hand, this is an excellent option.

*The waxed (or laminated?) canvas of which it is largely constructed is resistant to dirt and rain.  I'm sure it's not 100% waterproof, but it serves admirably to keep the fabric dry and clean, in addition to preventing wear and tear to the fabric.

*The back is discretely padded (with a cute chevron stitching pattern), which I appreciate since I keep my hard-sided pencil case and hardcover bullet journal in the tech sleeve.

*The print is absolutely darling -- fun and vivid without being flashy.

*I am petite and it feels amazing to have a back pack that is appropriate to my size for the first time.  My neck and shoulder pain have resolved and wearing the backpack even improves my posture when I walk by preventing me from hunching my shoulders!

NEGATIVES (minor quibbles)

*Since I am using this as a purse, I wish the main compartment featured double zipper pulls so I could open it and reach into the top without fully unzipping the entire opening.  However, the backpack is compact enough that I don't have a problem with items tumbling out due to this issue.  Having double zipper pulls would just be slightly more convenient and save zipper wear and tear.

*The material on the outward-facing side of the straps and the handle is not finished (waxed? laminated?) like the main material.  I feel it will be more prone to wear, though so far (a month in) that hasn't been a problem.