OK, you inspired me to finish the bag! It wasn't as hard as I thought, I just had to take my time reading the directions. I totally messed up the placement of the velcro, still don't know why. I've reread the directions a gazillion times and still can't figure it out, but I made it work. If I knew how to post a picture I would! I think I will try to make another bag, but I'd like it to be about 1 more inch taller and a bit wider to fit the stuff I want to put in it better. I'll probably change the way the pockets are done on the sides too.
If you are brand new to sewing, I wouldn't do this as your first project unless you are pretty good at following directions. The actual sewing part isn't that hard. If I didn't mess up alot, it probably would have only taken me about 2-3 hours to complete.