I dropped my five star rating (written after two months of use) down to two stars. For the price, this appeared to be a tough little bag for the first few months I had it. Only complaint (at first) was that I could feel wetness on the outside of the bag when I put a wet swimsuit in either of the end compartments. The smaller size was a good choice. An oversized bag for the gym is a pain. Just enough room for my gym kit, towel, swimsuit and shaving gear. It fits in the locker very well and doesn't get hung up on things like a longer bag would. The bag wasn't abused and wasn't over stuffed or loaded with heavy items. I used it three times a week for gym visits.The price was right but the bag lasted only three and a half months before one end ripped out. Oddly, it didn't rip out at a seam. it ripped out in the middle of the canvas on one end of the bag. Looking at the tear it appears that the 'heavy' canvas looking material isn't really canvas. It's a sheer extremely thin fabric with some sort of thin black backing glued to it for bulk. The mix of laminates gave it the look and feel of heavy canvas when in fact is was very fragile transparently thin fabric.For the price, I didn't expect a lifetime guaranty, but I did expect more than only three and a half months of relative light use.I like the color and the size to able to use for some everyday. The thing I didn’t like is how quick the seam came apart without too much weight in it.Flimsy & too small! The shoulder strap tore away from the rest of the bag wishing the 1st week.This is exactly what I needed to replace a similar item that had worn out. In fact, it is better than I expected. I could not find what I wanted locally, so Thank You, again, Amazon!P.S. After first use I added a hard plastic insert, 1/3" thick, for support. This bag is in daily use and holding up well, carrying supplies weighing up to 20 pounds or more.Side pocket ripped one week into the tripAfter only 3 months, the material is tearing all around the straps and bottom. I use it as a home health bag 4 days a week with not much weight inside at all. Very disappointed.Very nice bag for the price. Bought two and would buy on again.Great bag for a carry on