It is a little small as other reviewers said. I feel it will be "mine" more then my husband's.  One because I really like it! And, he is just a big guy. However, the point is still that he CAN use this and take turns carrying our stuff. I never felt so comfortable with the idea of using a backpack before this one-just due to size and style, and safety features. One side pocket will hold a stainless water bottle, and the other the coffee. It may not carry EVERYTHING, but will have to see? It just might! You can carry by the handle, although it should be more padded for comfort and it has a small profile--for my husbands' large hand. But, its comfortable carrying the other ways too. I can see the concern about the arm pits that other reviews mentioned. Thinking about using a strap to join the shoulder straps at the chest, to keep them out of the pits;) The color inside is a golden green color, like pea soup green-its nice actually, and helps you to see inside.