I walk to Yoga class a few times a week and this backpack has been a life savor! I put my blanket, 2 yoga blocks, yoga knee pad, along with my mat in this tote. It took me a few ways of organizing the best carrying method, but found strapping the mat outside the tote works best, with my blanket and blocks carried on the inside. It really is like carrying a yoga studio anywhere you want to go. I love it! However, there are a few minor design flaws id like to comment to the company about, but nothing to make or break it. They are so minor, its not worth mentioning in this review.