I really like this purse. I use it every day. All the anti-theft features work very well as advertised, though thankfully it's never been tested. The length of the strap is great and the pockets all open well. The back pocket has issues when I close it - it comes with a somewhat unnecesary connector on each side, I suppose to keep the flap from opening too much? It gets stuck in the zipper and I've torn it once already getting it unstuck. There is some general wear and tear that is unexpected after only six or so months of light daily use. The water bottle pocket is useless because the water bottle slips out, there's nothing to secure it in place. The phone holder is too short for the iPhone 5 and is not very secure. The purse could have been a little deeper to allow a bit more storage. I'm not as happy with this as I was with my last Travelon purse and would not recommend it given the high price. Perhaps if it were maybe $25 instead I would be happier to recommend it. It feels much more like a $25 purse.