[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a couple of totes that I use for carrying essentials when I am working downtown at the co-op gallery. I also always bring a carrier full of crafts that I'm working on to pass the time. I'm older, stuff if heavier, parking is atrocious, and I've never owned a backpack. I thought I'd try this backpack to lighten my load and trips to the car! AND it holds everything I need for the day!!! AND what a pretty color!!