This will work well for a day trip or weekend getaway for a novice photographer. The bottom works like a drawer for one DSLR camera, a small- or medium-sized lens, a flash, and a small folio of filters. There are dedicated pockets for memory cards and an extra battery. There are 2 roomy pockets on the front, a strap across the back to secure this bag to a rolling suitcase, and a mesh pockets on the side with velcro straps to hold a tripod. Inside the camera drawer are movable dividers so you can customize the spaces you'll need. The top half of the bag has enough room for 1 or 2 days of clothes. Personally, I would use this as a carry-on that allows me to keep my camera with me (instead of packed in luggage that could get lost by the airlines) along with a bag of toiletries, an extra t-shirt, leggings, underwear, and a pair of flats. Why? Because I've had my luggage get lost by the airline, so I learned the hard way to have an extra outfit and my toiletries with me so that I don't have to scramble to replace them while wearing the same clothes until the airline finds my luggage. The only improvements I would make to this bag are:1. Make the camera drawer dividers more cushioning, because they are kinda hard, and2. Make that drawer lockable and secure. As it is, the drawer zips closed. So a talented pick-pocket would just have to tug at the zipper, pull the drawer out, and snatch my beloved crimson red Nikon D3400.But overall I like this bag and look forward to using it when Covid is under control and I can get back out in the world with my camera.