I buy this bag think that for the price I would get a commuter tote with about a six month life . instead I get the perfect bag ! I use the notebook section to put book , magazine and a -lrb- paper -rrb- notebook . I can then fit anything in the main section , include a complete change of clothes . for example , tonight I have two small notebook , three magazine , my wallet and checkbook , my cell phone and pager , cough drop , candy , a 15,000 page credit manual , and seven file folder . plus pen and other junk . the strap be large enough to sling the bag over you shoulder so you can center the weight a little more comfortably . it also have a great key clip , a convenient little pocket the perfect size for my train pass and access card , and a roomy outside pocket for stuff you want to grab quickly .