I absolutely LOVE this bag. I have a 15-20 minute walk to hot yoga a few times a week and this backpack is perfect. It has a handful of different compartments and even fits my unusually heavy/thick yoga mat. The bag is able to a change of clothes and a towel for my mat -- plus a 1 liter bottle of water. I really can't say enough great things about the bag. It's just perfect.

The pack will hold two blocks and other props in the main compartment, but weight becomes a concern. I used to carry two Manduka Cork (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VUAGAS?th=1&psc=1 9"x6"x4", 2 pounds each), a strap, and a microfiber towel in the main compartment, as well as Aurorae's Synergy mat and a 64 oz. bottle in the side compartments. A full set of house keys fit in the mesh pocket on the cross-body strap, the outer pocket on the flap comfortably holds a bi-fold wallet, and the side entry for the flap is a great place for a mobile device up to that of a moderate-size tablet. Even with close to ten pounds, the strap is comfortable and doesn't cut into the shoulder.

Unfortunately, the top of my pack started to part at the strap's attachment point after close to ten months of use, more than likely attributable to the amount of weight and my carrying it by the loop. Doubled material and stitching in this area would be a great improvement, but might be prohibitively expensive for a pack towards the higher end of the cost spectrum. A replacement pack (purchased after a full refund given by Aurorae as part of their two-year warranty policy) is still going strong in its eighth month with no signs of wear or failure in the same area.

I've been looking for a bag for my yoga mat for a very long time. I often to and from my yoga studio from my house. It's .25 miles away, so it's not a casual walk. Carrying the mat, towel, and purse was not very efficient.

I went back and forth with the Manduka -- but hesitated greatly since the price of it was so high. I came across this one and decided to give it a try.

I have to say that I am pleasantly impressed with the amount of items this bag can hold and carry. I use the Manduka Pro-Lite and it can fit inside the compartment. Inside, I can put a pair of booties, my yoga mat towel, and hand towel with extra room to spare! I'm so glad to have found this bag!

Very well made and convenient. It has much more usable space than it appears. I am pleased that the mesh pocket for the mat is large enough to carry a premium mat like my Manduka Pro, The shoulder strap has a one handed release which is convenient if you're carrying lot of junk. There are a couple of smaller pockets for keys and stuff.

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is: When the compartment is empty the weight of my mat makes the bag slide down diagonally. I can't cinch the strap tight enough to prevent this. When the bag is stuffed, it rides more naturally. But, my mat is very dense and heavy, so I am not sure you can prevent this with a one shoulder bag.

All in all, I am very happy with my bag.

This is my new goto bag... I was looking for a comfortable sling backpack to put my yoga/gym/kickboxing gear in but also double for my work stuff (and sometimes do double duty, as I work in NYC and commute and need to carry both at once)... The two main pockets are the size of the bag and bigger than the pictures let on to. the front pocket holds wallet, keys, and even my phone and the inside front pocket holds my kindle fire... oh and the strap has a phone holder which solidly holds my phone is place ( I turned it upside down and tried to shake it out and was unable to)

the construction is really solid, but yet still very light weight... the material is waterproof (2 vent holes on the bottom though so don't sit it in a puddle)...it holds my aurorae mat with my towel rolled up together... it is advertised to hold upto a 5lb mat... and it does that easily with a little room to spare (maybe an extra lb)...

overall the bag is easy to use and adjust and switch positions with while you are walking. I have tried a lot of bags, so my expectations where not high... but they hit this out of the park... if there is room for improvement... maybe the front pocket could be a little larger... but then again it still holds plenty as is