Can complain about the smell to some is indeed the first time perceive but really only if you really keeps his nose off. In normal use, the smell is not noticeable. The padding for the camera is not particularly strong should be able to intercept light falls. I would try it but still not.
The strap can be set very far, so you can attach the bag additionally with a strap on the belt even when you put the strap over his shoulder. So I carried the camera in your pocket. The camera could not spin back and forth so on the chest.
For me the bag for the price is really reasonable.