I search the world over for a nice , inexpensive bag to bring to Japan , to be use as a carry-on for the plane , a purse , and a overnight bag , all in one trip . I have a couple of problem . First of all , the padding intend to keep a laptop out of harm way take up quite a bit of unnecessary space , when a laptop be not be use . secondly , as a purse , while easy to get into and out of -lrb- and water resistant , I might add ! -rrb- the strap be uncomfortable after be carry for more than a hour -- especially if there be anything of significant weight in the bag . but , on the whole , I be glad I buy the bag , and would do it again -- I would just put some padding on the strap before I leave ! -lrb- fit nicely in the overhead compartment of plane , train , bus , etc. -rrb-