My water bottle that fits is one you buy that would be a plastic throwaway- a 16.9 oz. (500 ml). There is still plenty of room inside the bag, and I like the mesh on the outside, so, if it is a hot day, your bottle sweats some, it doesn't matter.
By melbchsurfer on September 20, 2019

Yes, I bought this bag because you can wear it crossbody, as I am traveling to Rome, and want to make it very hard for those pickpockets to get my bag. I am 5"4" and have ample strap room with plenty to spare to wear cross-body.
By melbchsurfer on September 20, 2019

I would say yes. Main compartment measures approx 13 wide x 10 deep. The side pockets are very flat against the purse unless you unzip them, then they open wide enough for a full sized water bottle, held by a mesh pocket. I have this purse in black and brown and use them every day. Inside compartment will fit my lar… see more I would say yes. Main compartment measures approx 13 wide x 10 deep. The side pockets are very flat against the purse unless you unzip them, then they open wide enough for a full sized water bottle, held by a mesh pocket. I have this purse in black and brown and use them every day. Inside compartment will fit my large wallet, checkbook, two eyeglass cases, keys, Kindle and lots of etc. Hope this helps. see less I would say yes. Main compartment measures approx 13 wide x 10 deep. The side pockets are very flat against the purse unless you unzip them, then they open wide enough for a full sized water bottle, held by a mesh pocket. I have this purse in black and brown and use them every day. Inside compartment will fit my large wallet, checkbook, two eyeglass cases, keys, Kindle and lots of etc. Hope this helps.
By rateit on March 23, 2015

Yes, I just tried it. Fits perfectly. It also holds my medium size camera. I love this bag and used it when I recently traveled for a month in Europe. With all the pickpockets there, I always knew my things were secure as long as it was locked. Tip - buy a small carabiner lock for the zipper on the small outside p… see more Yes, I just tried it. Fits perfectly. It also holds my medium size camera. I love this bag and used it when I recently traveled for a month in Europe. With all the pickpockets there, I always knew my things were secure as long as it was locked. Tip - buy a small carabiner lock for the zipper on the small outside pocket. I got mine at Amazon. I love this purse and I am still using it as my everyday handbag. see less Yes, I just tried it. Fits perfectly. It also holds my medium size camera. I love this bag and used it when I recently traveled for a month in Europe. With all the pickpockets there, I always knew my things were secure as long as it was locked. Tip - buy a small carabiner lock for the zipper on the small outside pocket. I got mine at Amazon. I love this purse and I am still using it as my everyday handbag.
By Cheryl in San Diego on December 6, 2014