This handbag was used on a trip to Washington DC and New York City. It really held everything I needed for all my tourist activities. I carried my wallet, phone, pen, Kleenex, lipstick, maps, umbrella, and subway cards, and a folded nylon totebag. When you have to open your bag for security it was no problem, not much to look through. Also liked the flat bottom that made it stand upright between my feet in the theater. I am always looking for the most practical purse, and this one was the real deal.