This bag is gorgeous!! It has exceeded my expectations. It appears to be high quality and should last for many years. It has a bit of weight to it and that's fine by me. I'd much rather deal with a bit of weight than wonder if it will tear easily from being thin. The lining is nice as well. I have the lighter brown color and its lovely. I use either crossbody bags or backpack purses daily. Wearing a bag on my shoulder doesn't work because they always slide off and that's annoying. I guess my shoulders aren't big enough? Plus I feel lopsided with a shoulder bag and my hands aren't free. Having a quality leather backpack purse is a treat to myself. It's just the right size for me. Not compact yet not a full sized backpack. And it has zippers. I didn't want the drawstring bags. I have a small one like that and for some reason it feels like a hassle getting things in and out of it. That and I have to be mindful never to let it fall sideways lest some small object fall out.

This is a terrific bag at an unbelievable price and you won't be sorry if you buy it. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.