My previous (pretty cheap) cymbal bag finally wore out, so it was time to do my research and invest in a quality one. Once I figured out my budget and what I needed, I narrowed it down to a couple choices, then decided on this MONO bag. Ultimately it was the meeting point of price and great features that swayed me to make this purchase about a month ago.Here are the KEY FEATURES I was looking for that this bag provides:-Dividers. These go almost all the way up...good enough for me.-A way to keep the smaller cymbals separate and secure. (Hats AND splash pockets? Nice touch MONO.)-Reinforced bottom. My cymbals eventually wore through the bottom of my last bag.-Waterproof exterior. Haven't tested in the rain yet, but I trust that it will live up to the description.-Solid handle AND backpack straps for options on how to carry it. Seriously, if you travel a ways with a heavy bag, save your back the pain and use both backpack straps.-Lightweight. Some cymbal bags are heavy before you even put the cymbals inside!-Overall quality materials and craftsmanship. I need this to last.The bag has a few other features that I didn't need, but that I consider COOL BONUSES:-Drum key clip-Hi-hat clutch pocket. I keep a cheap extra in there for peace of mind. It's guarded from the hats so I'm not worried about clinking and cracking the cymbals over time.-Backpack straps can stow away. Their storage pocket covers almost the whole strap--a little shows at the top, but it's enough to keep them from dangling and getting in the way.-The big flat exterior back pocket for storing the backpack straps can also fit your sheet music and drumsticks. But careful--this pocket has only one velcro seal in the middle, so if you don't keep the bag upright your sticks could escape.My FEEDBACK:-If you keep a key on the clip, it may clink against your hats. If you're afraid of chipping your hats, don't keep a key on the clip--maybe just stash it with the clutch. I DO use this clip, but so far just to hold my main keychain once I've sat down to play. Feels better than tossing them on the floor next to me.-I was hoping for dividers in the smaller pockets as well. I have a few splashes and want to keep them separate. I may look into getting an insert or just keeping some soft cloth in there.-When putting a cymbal in the back-most slot, it sometimes catches on the upper part of the "boot". This is an extra layer of interior padding that spans the bottom of the bag and goes a little ways up both sides, for extra protection on the bottom. No biggie. I'll get used to it I'm sure, but if your cymbal has a sharp/cut edge and you're not careful, maybe you would start to cut into the inside back wall of the bag. I'll just be more careful when using the back slot--the extra protection is worth it.-Some other reviewers find fault in the plastic buckles. They do their job just fine so far. I guess they're not as high quality as the other materials used for this bag, but I probably wouldn't have noticed or considered this a fault myself. Maybe they'll be the first thing to go if mistreated, but hopefully that won't be an issue.BOTTOM LINE:-It delivers on all the important fronts (imho).-For a gigging drummer with cymbals worth protecting, this bag is worth the investment.-I am very happy with this purchase. Thanks MONO.