This was purchased for an upcoming trip since I wanted something larger than the wristlet I normally carry. It's a little too big for my needs. (It would make a great beach tote!) However, I love the interior pockets, which are large enough to hold water bottles, wallets, paperbacks or passports, and any number of "essential" items. If there were a couple of zippered interior compartments, it would be perfect. Without those, it will be easy to lose things in the cavernous body, plus zippers provide extra security.I like that it is roomy enough to slip my large camera inside. Because of it's size, it would benefit from a rigid bottom to give it shape and help distribute weight. The exterior sleeve for slipping over a luggage handle is an added bonus.