I have the espresso bag, and there are tons of features that make this bag one of my faves. Here are some of those features:

FULLY ZIPPERED TOP
The main opening is not only protected by the flap, but it is also fully zippered. This comes in handy when you're somewhere where the bag will be swinging around a lot. Shopping with small children or working your way through the crowds at an amusement park are just a couple of reasons why the zipper is super handy. You can flip your purse and kick it around if you wanted, and nothing would come out. Also great for added safety/security. I always worry about purses with non-secure openings when it's hanging behind me. No worries here! Also, the flap has a Velcro closure between the two front pockets so it won't flap around.

RUGGED FABRIC
The fabric is water-resistant cloth, so it's easily cleaned. Another plus for busy moms with bustling kids and lots of spills. Also great in the rain. I love that it's not super shiny tacky-looking fabric. It is very matte and has a sort of crushed texture which also hides little stains (until you can wipe them up). Its soft but durably thick fabric even maintains shape when overstuffed. You can even wash the whole thing (via hand wash)!

MORE SECURITY PERKS
There are two zippered pockets in the front under the flap. These are great for cell phones and Kleenex, keys... anything you need quick access too. I like how these are also zippered so you don't have to worry about anything falling out. There's also a key-finding tether inside your purse so you can easily keep your keys without losing them amongst other purse contents if you choose to keep them in the main compartment.

ROOMY
The bag is incredibly roomy. I love taking it on trips because it fits my camera (my camera is not a super slim one, it's a slightly larger point-and-shoot) and it also comfortably fits a small water bottle. It also has three inner pockets: One larger pocket across the back that is zippered, and two pockets on the front side that fit credit cards, lipstick, etc. Also along the front interior are two mini pockets for pens.

CROSS-BODY STRAP
The adjustable strap adds to the convenience and versatility. You can go from shoulder to cross-body with ease. The strap is super durable. Kind of reminds me of a climbing strap or something you'd find in a hardware store. My only negative comment is that I wish the strap were slightly wider. At 1 1/4" wide, it's just slightly too narrow, especially when my purse is overstuffed and I'm wearing it cross-body. Even a quarter inch more would make it much more comfortable (or, I guess I could stop trying to stuff the kitchen sink in my bag!)

Overall, I LOVE this bag. I take it everywhere and it holds everything! And remember, as with all Kipling bags, it comes with the cute stuffed gorilla keychain!