For many many years, I have used a sling bag or backpack style bag for every day and traveling. I was tired of that type of bag, but wanted something sporty looking, with lots of organizational perks. There are 9 pockets in this bag!! A place for everything, even my Kindle. A brief list of what I carry - pens, medication, hand lotion, glasses, water, snack, sunscreen, comb, lipgloss, cell phone, light cosmetics. Still lots of room. More trim, streamlined than my usual bag. Less bulky.