I bought this bag several years ago when I was planning a trip overseas, but oddly ended up not taking it with me on that trip. When I actually went, I found I needed something that would fit my netbook AND a SLR, and this was not large enough for both. BUT I have been using it as my primary camera bag for my SLR since I bought it, and it is perfect for that. The camera fits in very well, and there's room for all sorts of other stuff like sunglasses, wallet, extra battery, a water bottle, papers, etc etc. I sometimes squeeze an extra lens in as well. It's great as a little day-bag, and has handy organizer pockets. There's enough padding that I feel safe carrying the SLR in it too. We often go to Charleston SC on vacation, and this is my day bag for those trips, in addition to being the bag I carry on local hikes. It would also be an excellent overseas bag with all the safety features like the non-slashable straps and the clever hooks that keep anyone from stealthily unzipping the zippers. I'd certainly have carried it on my overseas trip if I had not needed a netbook as well (sadly no smart phone for emails etc).