Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased this for a 2 week trip to Italy. I was concerned about pick pockets and needed something also lightweight and functional for all the walking we would be doing visiting sites. I loved this bag. I was so happy I purchased it. As one reviewer noted it can feel a bit heavy across your shoulder when you have water bottles in the side pockets, but the water bottle pocket functionality far outweighed any discomfort. It was over 100*F the whole time we were in Italy--blasting hot. This bag allowed me to carry water and use my camera easily. When not carrying water those sections zip closed. It carries 2 bottles one on each end so I was able to have a bottle for my husband and myself hands free. There are quite a few secured sections which enabled me to separate money, medication and other items I needed to carry. Interior is not huge, but I carried my sunglass case and other items easily. I also always felt secure with the locking zipper compartments and we were often in huge crushes of crowds. I never had an issue. I also felt the bag was very sturdy--having read other reviews that it fell apart or strap broke--that did not happen at all and I felt the bag was very well constructed as at times was toting larger filled water bottles and quite a few things in the bag with no issues whatsoever. Several times on my trip I told my husband I was so glad I purchased the bag. . . I can highly recommend it.