I bought this for my daughter to take to a convention, so that she would have her phone and other necessary items at hand all the time. It held quite a lot: a small flashlight, her giant phone, keys, lip gloss and a couple of pens. Maybe even some more stuff. It looks really nice, too. At first, it was difficult to open - not a typical 'twist' latch, but instead a latch that 'leans' back. Latch is secure though. It came with 2 chains to use as a wristlet or a purse. They were sturdy and would tuck inside the bag if necessary....