Bought this for a trip with lots of walking and also a visit to a location that allows bags but not “backpacks”. The straps unhook and can be tucked behind another pocket/sleeve. I also like that it looks nicer than a “backpack” so I can take it to a nice restaurant and not feel like a backpacking college student. (Been there done that but I’m almost 50 now…)This is a good size for an all day adventure where I will be carrying my stuff around all day (along with kid’s). It’s prob the size of a regular school backpack in terms of volume.Although it has pockets, they are slim pockets without much depth. I like this bc I can stick my map or plane tickets or whatever in a pocket. I also really like that, aside from a laptop sleeve, they do not take away from the “main” compartment. I can just stuff everything in there without a pesky divider in the way.I prob won’t use the laptop sleeve this trip bc I don’t plan to haul a computer with me (this is a vacation, not work) but others may find it useful.I really like that there is a sleeve to hook over my suitcase rolly handle.I also really like the zipper pocket against my back so I can put my valuables (ID, etc) in there with less fear of pickpockets.When I travel I need all my items to work double time and solve more than one issue.All in all a good purchase.Update: took this on a different, earlier trip. It was perfect! Nice enough to use as a tote at formal event, then used as backpack while hiking. Several other hikers admired and asked where I got it. Also used as airline carryon with laptop inside. This was the perfect size for all these activities and is a good size for “walking around all day” when traveling. Also I discovered it has an exterior pocket just the right size for a manilla folder with some papers (great for my travel documents/paperwork) , and a couple other exterior pockets nice for Kleenex, pens, etc.I used a ziplock for my “purse items” ( wallet, lipstick, keys…) to keep them from getting lost among my jacket, water bottle, etc.