I was looking for a decent size bag to carry my daily pile of stuff back and forth to the office. I can easily fit my lunch, work shoes, laptop, etc. The side pockets can hold a water bottle and my tervis. Even when full there is plenty of room to hang on my shoulder. The bag is well made and the fabric seems like it will stand the test of time. The yellow and blue on this bag is neon so be prepared for that. All in all I would highly recommend.