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I have one too. had it for almost 2 weeks now and I'm finding it very handy for carrying phone/wallet/keys so far (everything feels much safer/secure in there than in my pockets). I originally bought it thinking it'd replace my saddle bag so I could carry tools/tubes etc and not be taking the saddlebag off everytime I park up. but for me it's turned out to be much more suited to carrying my non-bike essentials instead and that the repair/bike stuff is best left in the saddle bag. it can do both obviously but the real-life practicality of putting all that crap on your hip is not worth it and you're going to end up rummaging any time you want to get anything out of it.
I'm in two minds if I'd rather that it had been boxed out at the bottom of the main pocket to make it possible to hold a few more things or if I prefer the fact because it's a v-shape it folds down really flat when empty.
the expandable carrier flap though is genius, as prancer says it's perfect for sticking a jacket in and a lot grippier than I thought it would be, after the initial attempt where I was needlessly reaching back to make sure it hadn't fallen out every time I stopped I now trust it to stay put and it's no longer a worry.
the pump holder is very handy but my topeak master blaster mini is at the upper limit of being able to fit into the loops and is a bastard to get in and out because of the oversized grips on the ends, not a major issue though as I'd only take it out if i get a flat otherwise it stays put.
I also wasn't sure if it'd be a bit unwieldy with a mini fagh in the lock holder as you're putting even more weight in one place on your hip but I still forget it's there after a minute or two of putting it on. the locks held very snugly too so it doesnt move about at all, even riding over the many potholes of deptford. but it's still easy to put it in and pull it out when needed.
overall very happy with it, was a bit of an extravagance for me given the price tag but I don't regret buying it one bit.