I carry a lot of stuff, what with being a mom, artist, and crafter. Always need snacks, paper towels, paper for notes and the kiddo to draw on, yarn, and who knows what-all! I like how sling bags fit, but finding one that can go on my left shoulder is hard! I've got a pinched nerve on my right side, so carrying too much weight gets to be very very bad. My hope is that this bag will be an improvement over my messenger bag (a hand-me-down from my sister), and also not kill me like my current right-shoulder only sling bag.