The bag is casual enough for a small trip or daily use. It's not formal enough to be a purse, large enough to carry items that are close to 8 *11 size or comfortable enough to pack a rain jacket, 2 bottles of water due to weigh distribution. The front zipper is hard to zip or unzip and small so I don't really know how practical it is. I ended up choosing the "TUDEQU Sling Bag Crossbody Sling Backpack with USB Charging Port" for functionality. The "Trudeau" bag is not a purse, but thoughtful/comfortable enough for my for casual wear and use.Just got it so don't know how it will work. Found a place for everything and seems way lighter then my purse I carried. Love the print on it. We will see how long it last.This has every pocket that you need and is very sturdy. Its a bit heavier than most bc so sturdy.Amazing pack. Well made, great thick canvas material, heavy metal hardware. Great organizer, perfect mix of big and small spaces. Love the hidden pocket on the back! Live the charger. A real regular sized water bottle fits in the side pouch! That is hit or miss with these but this one is perfect. Love the versatility of being a backpack or a sling on either side. I take this everywhere from the grocery store to hiking trips. Friends always ask about it and end up buying one and loving it too!I love this bag -- so versatile and great for travel. However, the straps are crazy long. I had to cut about ten inches off of each strap to make it hang properly. Also don't find the charing port very helpful, as you still need to connect a charge source to your device. Better to cut out the middleman/port, in my opinion.I just opened it and it exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait for my next trip to use it. Ideal for travel which is what I was looking for.Ipad 8 with targus case fits greatI have only worn mine around the house but will be taking it on a trip to the U..K. I've seen and spoke with travelers who have this style and it is a plus to have multiple ways to sling a bag when you are wearing it all day. I also think it will be useful on my bicycle (though I am an infrequent recreational rider). This canvas bag is heavier than nylon or similar, but that's good as I don't expect it to lose its shape or get floppy. Well made product and good price.