Dakine Women's Cosmo 6.5L Backpack

This small backpack is perfect to use as a purse , so as to keep your hands free. It has compartments and "slots" much as a purse so it is just as useful or more so. It comes in a lot of different patterns so you can change with your mood or coordinate with your clothes. I cannot think of any drawbacks with this small backpack except that you may want all the different patterns!

This backpack is not only attractive but functional. The size is perfect for use as a purse and the compartments inside are roomier than a purse. The safety feature is important if the purpose is to use as a regular purse, as it would be almost impossible for anyone to steal from your back. The Dakine designs are so varied that it's difficult to chose just one. I confess that I have four of these backpacks and I'm very happy with them.

I also have the big backpack but this one is perfect for going to racing events so I dont have to lug a purse. Love it.

I love the size of the backpack, it's not for carrying school books but more as a replacement to a pocketbook. It has several zippered inner pockets and a good-sized main compartment. Only element I don't like is the zippers make a rattling sound any time the pack is moved. It's a minor issue that maybe they'll correct in the future.