When I put in all the "stuff" I carry regularly, it pretty well covers the bottom of the "bucket" and fills the pockets. I confess it's just too tall for me -- too much wasted space. The bottom "buckles" unless I stuff it with tissue paper before adding my "stuff." So, considering the price, I don't feel it's worth the few things I do like: the shiny leather and the color "toast." I love Helen's bags and have several so I hate to send this back, but it didn't quite meet my needs.