I had a bag that I used on every trip to hold papers, snacks, jewelry.  The handles were falling off of it.  I am so glad to have found this tote to replace it.  It fit everything and then some, that I needed to take with us on our latest short trip.  I used this and a carry-on for my clothes and we didn't have to check our bags.  It fit well under the seat on the plane with room for my legs.  I carry an iPad as well and that fit with no problem.  Can't wait to use it again!