I carried a large caramel bay for a short while (one-week free from bag rental company) and, although it was amazing, it was far too big and far too heavy... I was able to accommodate two pairs of shoes from my toddler (in their boxes!) in addition to all my essentials and there was still some room left...
The leather is very nice, the patina is amazing but it is indeed a big bag... I wouldnt get the large, it was more like a suitcase, as someone said...