This carries all my gym gear and my little essentials easily. There's a laptop sleeve that I've discovered is also insulating! It's kept, my food usually, either warm or cooled longer, so it's an added bonus. Love all the side pockets, supposedly for water bottles, but I stuff them with all the little things us gym rats bring along. It's just a great all around bag, sturdily made and easy to lug around even packed to the gills. Don't hesitate to buy this!