I don't normally carry a purse this large, but I'm a Lesportsac nut, and there's not much between this one and the little "Ellie."  Still, it's so lightweight that I don't mind carrying it.  The shoulder strap is very comfortable, and it is nice to have the extra room.

My only complaint is that the front zipper compartment would've been more useful if it had been split into 2 smaller compartments.  The things I want handy (cellphone, lipstick, gum) go in there, and they get all mixed up together because it's just one long compartment.  This is the way they make the "Deluxe Everyday Satchel," but that one only seems to come in boring solid colors, and is hard to find even then.