Very suitable for those who use public city transportation like me. I like the fact that the handles cover (encompass) both halves of the bag, which, in addition to the zipper, gives me a sense of added security. Backpack straps are great – big, strong and soft. There is no room for anything else but essentials, which in my case is just fine (cork grease, neck strap, 2 reeds, and swabs in the bell). Only thing I still haven’t figured it out is how to make room to put lyra in it.