I think lots of people are happy to carry bigger and heavier bags, and that weight isn't always a big concern for people. How many people do we see lugging around heavy Birkins or other big top handle bags? If you love it you will wear it. Plus, the capacity does seem pretty good.Oh dear - I had not thought about the weight . Hmm...
Hopefully the wide shoulder strap will keep it comfy
It turns out (after quick round with luggage scales) that several of my comfy "broad strapped" bags in fact are heavier
I'm just unfortunately a whole 5 ft nothing, so even medium sized bags can look big on me. I don't want to be weighed down by heavy bags either, I don't have a lot of height to spare! xD