Got this bag a few months ago but wanted to road test it to give it a fair review. Likes: really like the Light Aloe Tonal color of my bag, color goes with about everything, not too blue; like that the inside lining is a lighter color, easier to find things; Love the furry monkey! I've passed several Kipling bags up that have that bare monkey or no monkey; like the easy to grasp zipper pulls; like that the bag seems sturdy, mine take an every day beating; like that the bag is roomy but not large. Saw several complaints this bag is child sized, it isn't. It is a small backpack style purse, I've put a tablet in there, gloves and a knit hat; like that the large inside pocket also has a zipper to secure items.
Dislike: I knew when buying it that the 2 little outside pockets are too small for a phone(maybe ok for an old flip phone?), but do wish I could get my phone in there for easy access. I put it in the zipper compartment above the little pockets but have to left the purse flip on before unzipping it so it takes longer to access. I wish that outer zip pocket also had one of those nice zipper pulls, sometimes the pull falls flat against the zipper which makes it more difficult to open. The little front pockets are handy for coupons, chapstick, kleenex, etc. though.
Overall I'm very happy with this purse and would buy again!
