I got this tote bag for traveling. I can use it as a carry-on for my laptop and my iPad, as well as the cables, portable charger, and earphones-- basically all the electronics I need to take with me. Plus, there's room for the few things I usually carry in a purse. Bottom line, I only need this one bag for carry-on. Granted, it's a little heavier than I like to carry, but, once at the hotel, I offload the heavy items. Voila! I have a really nice tote bag for shopping and/or doing the tourist thing.