I travel a lot and although I travel with a large Samsonite laptop bag that fits all my travel essentials (iPad, book, headphones, toiletries) I got tired of carrying a huge bag in the metro lugging a train to get from the hotel to the office, so I was looking for a bag that would fit in the laptop compartment of my large bag. This case was perfect for my needs. The pockets are big enough for the accessories I need during my working day: charger, lightning cable, headphones and power bank. The charger fits perfectly in a small pocket, protrudes a bit when I coil the cord separately. Wrapping the cord around the charger itself makes it snug but still doable (see photo - I wrapped the cord with velcro to keep it from getting tangled). My iPhone and various cables/headphones fit well in a large bag. The lines are clean and stylish, the opening is big enough to hold my laptop securely without being too tight, and all the zippers work smoothly. And it fits perfectly in the laptop compartment of my 17" briefcase, allowing me to pack my carry-on as planned. The fact that it has strap lifters is a bonus! However, please note that the strap that is barely visible in my photos is a secondary one that I use on my large bag. The included strap is fine, but note that the shoulder pad doesn't fit properly if you prefer a shorter strap setting - it's too snug at the strap buckle and sits too far forward to be used. It's not a problem for me as I easily switch the strap from my large bag to this one when needed, but it's worth noting. Update: A few months later this bag still holds up to almost daily use. The zippers are still smooth and there are hardly any signs of wear. Definitely recommend to anyone who needs a minimalist yet flexible bag.