text: I bought this for my Study Abroad.  I had been warned about pickpockets in areas that I was traveling.  I was thrilled to find that the color actually matched that of the photo.  Too often I order items that are advertised as bright red, only to find that they are actually pink, or burgundy.  At first, this bag seemed too large.  I really like a bag that is more compact.  But it turned out to be very helpful.  On some long bus trips I was able to pack a lunch, sweater, and scarf, along with all the other usual purse items.  It conveniently holds a water bottle in the side pocket.  The strap is very easy to adjust, and it works great as a cross-body bag OR a shoulder bag.  The wallet was great, too.    The things I disliked were: * The outside zipper pocket was a huge pain.  Its lining was not sewn in so every time I tried to remove something from the pocket, the lining came out.  I had to fight the lining back inside as if it were a living thing trying to escape.  It was difficult to zip it closed without catching the lining fabric in the zipper. * The top zipper and the strap had features designed to thwart pickpockets, but they thwarted me, too.  It required two hands to fasten them and it took a bit of time, which was awkward when standing on queues or trying to leave a restaurant.  The idea was great, but the execution was lacking.  Now that I am home, I don't see myself using the bag on a daily basis.  It is really large, and it quickly looks soiled.  I am still using the wallet, however.  I found it very convenient.