I initially bought this tote to use as a gym bag, but I love it too much to only use it occasionally. I need to carry a bag daily for my job, and this one works perfectly for carrying everything that I need! The ID/card pockets in the interior are convenient (ie. no need to carry my purse as well), and the separated compartments is great for organizing my paperwork. It's a little expensive for my taste, but I'm tempted to buy another in a different color to use as my originally intended gym bag.