I doubt mine even weighs two pounds, but that's because about a month ago, I realized that it was actually hurting me, went out and bought the lightest purse I could find and pared down what I carry in it. Now it's all just various ID cards, practically no money, my WW points-slider-doffer and my work ID. But there's still room for a paperback if I need to carry a book -- so far, I haven't gone anywhere that required bookage.