This bag is exactly what I was looking for, and I had looked for a while, compared options, read reviews, before purchasing. I wanted to replace a sling backpack that "expired" a few years ago. Since then, I had been carrying a bigger bag, over one shoulder, which I stuffed too much into and as a result, I took the bus more and walked less. This new bag is a perfect size, big enough to hold my essentials and a few extras, but small enough so that I'm not weighed down, hoping a bus will drive by any moment. I'm also very happy with the quality of the product, well-constructed using durable but good looking materials. Lots of color combinations to choose from: I actually ordered the blue sprout/auburn combination, but wanted the denim/sprout combo. Amazon exchanged the bag immediately, and I couldn't be more pleased.