I have had and used this bag for a while now and I can safely say that it is really well made and durable.  There is plenty of room in the inside lined pockets that have both a zipped pocket and two smaller pockets as well as a larger area.  The outside pocket is ok except that it lays flat against the main bag; there is no additional width extension on the outside pocket so, if the main enclosure were completely filled, the outside pocket would be essentially useless. There is also a small zippered pocket on the backside of the canvas bag and it also has no width extension.  While the canvas material of the main bag will stand up to a great deal of wear, the lining material feels a bit on the cheap side and I do not know just how long both the material and  the stitching will last.<br /><br />The wide strap is unpadded so that after long hikes it may feel as if it is digging into your shoulders.<br />Bottom line, this is a handsome bag and should fit the need for most people who do not overload it.  If all you are putting in it is a cell phone, some makeup, purse, money and change than my bet is that many will compliment you on its appearance.  However, if you are going to overload the bag, the zippered pockets on both sides of the bag will not serve much of a purpose.<br /><br />I hope this brief review has been of some help to you.<br />Thanks for reading.