I purchased this bag recently when it was a Gold Box deal through Amazon.  While the sale price was the big draw to purchase it in the first place, I am pleased enough with the bag to recommend it to others even when it may not be on sale.  It was a steal at the Gold Box price, and it would be a great value at its full price as well.

What I Love:
- Sturdy and well-crafted.  All of the stitches are still holding strong (no frays)and the pockets and zippers are well-constructed.  The strap is not unlike a seatbelt fabric which may not be the most attractive, but it definitely is going to carry a lot of weight without snapping.

- Bright interior lining. (I bought the charcoal color that has a bright magenta interior that just pops).  It's fun and pleasing to the eye.

- Long shoulder strap.  This was a must for me when I was looking for a new purse -- I like being able to put my purse over my shoulders to keep my hands free and bag secure.

- Outside pockets.  These turned out to be more convenient than I thought they would be.  It is great to have lots of pockets/compartments in a bag.  It's even better to have lots of ACCESSIBLE pockets/compartments on a bag.

What I Like:
- Thoughtful components like the key fob, lipstick holder, credit card slots, etc.  I took the included coin purse out of my purse because it took up too much space in there, but I do like the coin purse and may use it separately, or put it back in when it could be handy.

- The option to turn the back pocket into a "sleeve".  I haven't used it this way yet, but I could see it being handy when traveling.

What I Could Do Without:
- The material is "crinkle nylon" which seems like it would be water-resistant (at least that is how it is advertised).  I haven't had to test it out yet.  While it's definitely not unattractive, it does give the bag a more casual look.  I don't mind it, but it did look a little different from what I had expected based on the pictures on Amazon.

- The bag is smaller than what I had expected based on pictures.  Yes, I saw the dimensions listed and drew a picture in my head based on that, but it still was smaller than I expected.  It is large enough to hold a good number of items, but when I think of a hobo bag, I think of something much larger.  Still, I am able to hold all of my necessities and then some in it (i.e. wallet, iPad, phone, small notebook, pens, chapstick, tissues, Tide pen...and that doesn't include what I can put in the outside pockets.

Overall, I recommend this bag as a casual, daily purse.  I am even considering getting another in a different color!