I saw this bag in a ReFresh & had to have it. I was having second thoughts because I felt like I just had too many bags. But I remembered why I "had to have it" - this bag was like asking for a Custom Bag to my exact specifications & I didn't even know it! Sure, it looks beautiful, but I was afraid to even test pack the bag right away. Lesson learned: test pack the bag....looks are deceiving! I don't carry a "The Tote" amount of stuff in my daily carry, but I do carry a bit. I am not a minimalist when it comes to "what's in my bag." I really didn't think it would be large enough. IT HOLDS EVERYTHING WITH ROOM TO SPARE. It also isn't a "heavy bag" as in "heavy leather" - they're nice & all but not to carry - the bag alone shouldn't weigh too much. Even with all of my things, it still does not weigh much hand carrying or shoulder carrying. I have a similar bag on the way in Black. I would love more of these in, um, all the colors that are offered? (I am thinking Cream with Brown & Cream would be pretty amazing!) Thank you for all that you do! This is my favorite bag!