To make it simple: I can get my billfold, keys, cellphone, small notebook, ink pens, digial recorder, business cards, gum, iPod and digial Bible in this bag.  I call it my purse snatcher frustration purse.  With the cross body design, I keep the latch again my body so not lazy bum can have easy access to my purse.  I have black one that is even smaller that I wear under my winter coat.  Boy, do I get looks.  Tignanello makes wonderful bags but the small ones hold the biggest surprises!  I guess you can tell I am very pleased with my bag.  6 stars!