nice and compact - fits in my backpack, daypack, and purse.  still trying to work out how I want it used, but so far it's doing a good job of holding all my small miscellany in order.  the 2 little pockets that holds the notepad in the picture on the zippered pouch side is smaller than I expected...it will just barely fit a top-bound 3x5 in memo bk.  The zippered pouch itself can just barely fit a slim checkbook.  all in all, not too bad.