This was a great travel bag ~ spacious, durable and easy to access. Would be even a smidge more handy with a handle on top in addition to the carry strap.
This bag is the best messenger bag I've ever seen!
I wish I'd had one of these in Tunisia 25 years ago while excavating Carthaginian and Roman ruins.
In the past, I used army surplus gear to meet my needs in the field on expedition. Now with this bag and its companion bag, I don't have to.
Knowing that I will be doing laundry at least once during a weeks' trip, I can carry 3 days worth of clothes in this bag.
A extra pair of shoes, a pair of LL Bean chinos, a pair of LL Bean shorts, two LL Bean Polos, one LL Bean oxford cloth shirt, underwear and socks for 3 days, and a guidebook all fit in this bag!
Plus I had room for my cellphone and a small digital camera in the side pockets.
While attending a paleontological lecture at a local university, I must have had 10 students stop me on the quad and asked me where I got such a "cool" bag. Who knew I was such a trendsetter?
I teach first grade and this bag is great to throw in everything I need for school in addition to extra clothes when I have yoga class after school. I am able to carry books and other teaching supplies. The zipper keeps contents secure and flap gives it a nice look. The material is durable - since it sits on my floor all day, I don't worry about it. I love being able to sling it over my shoulder and have my hands free.
I really love this bag. It has enough compartments where I can store small items, and it is big enough for my laptop and any work items I need to bring home. I only wish it was lined with padding for my laptop and had more support on the bottom of the bag just in case my bag slips from my shoulder onto the ground.
