The bag is a circle of rope holding a leather sling. The rope is a “kernmantle” design, better known as a climbing rope. The sling, in soft Nappa leather, is a long flat tube doubled over into a loop. There are four covert places in that loop: 2 pockets, sling, purse/ring. A leather flap flips open to reveal two equal pockets. The open loop lets you stash things: gloves, hat, scarf, poncho, mini-umbrella. Bring a folded mesh bag to the farmers’ market; take home a fresh baguette or bouquet in the sling. At the top of the loop, a small ring riveted to the leather, holds a sturdy elastic cord. The cord holds a small card purse/key ring that pull out easily, then, disappears back into hiding. The card purse holds credit cards, ID, and cash. The synthetic kernmantle (climbing) rope, sewn into the bag, forms two loops: a long cross-body/shoulder loop and a short hand loop. The long loop can also be coiled into a short handle.