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Haiku To-Go Shoulder Bag

Women's Clothing > Purses and HandbagsRated: ***** by 25 reviews.

REI

Compact, hip and functional, this shoulder bag adds creative style to the daily duties.

  • Artistic embroidery, silkscreened graphics and rich colors create attractive appeal
  • Two snap end pockets can hold a water bottle and compact umbrella
  • Lifting front flap reveals two slip pockets large enough for a cell phone, PDA, digital music player and keys; colorful lining under flap adds style
  • Interior zippered pocket stows magazines and files; exterior zippered backpanel pocket keeps plane tickets and bus passes close at hand
  • Cordura nylon interior lining is extremely durable and moisture resistant to protect your possessions from the elements
  • Adjustable shoulder strap provides secure, comfortable carrying
  • Pebbled faux-leather fabric with sueded finish resists stains and is easily washable

Altrec Outlet

Carry everything you for a day on the town or at the office in the hip, compact, and completely functional Haiku To-Go Should Bag. One main compartment and loads of pockets keep you organized and on the go, no matter what the day may have in store.

Features:

  • 8 organizer pockets and 1 main compartment
  • Adjustable shoulder strapQ2"x 10" x3.5"U00cu inQlb 5oz
  • Embroidery and silkscreen graphics
  • Faux-leather fabric with suede finish exterior
  • Soft, durable vinyl interior
  • Stain resistant and washable
  • Two end pockets for small waterbottle or umbrella

This description was also provided by: Altrec

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The Haiku To-Go Shoulder Bag is the hippest, most compact, functional tote around! Washable, moisture-resistant, and stain-resistant means it wears like crazy!

Features:

  • Adjustable strap - 28 to 54 inches! Very comfortable and secure.
  • Exterior zippered pocket for easy access items
  • Moisture-resistant cordura nylon; spills wipe right up!
  • Multiple interior pockets for organization: slip pockets for cell phone and electronics, zippered pockets for files and magazines
  • Signature haiku stitching detail; like no other bag!
  • Silver hardwear accents
  • Two end pockets for water bottle, umbrella
  • Washable faux-leather pebbled suede

Zappos.com

You'll be good to go every day with this beautifully structured bag.
Large main compartment.
Made with washable faux-leather pebbled suede.
Moisture resistant Cordura nylon lining.
Top flap with buckle closure.
Two side water bottle pockets.
Two zippered security pockets to keep your essentials safe and secure.
Cell phone/MP3 player slip pockets.
One hook and loop pocket for any extras.
Adjustable strap extends from 28 to 54.
Signature stitching detail.
Dimensions: 11H x 15.5W x 4D.
R1.00 oz.

Approximate volume:500 cubic inches
Average weight:1 lb. 5 oz.
Dimensions:12 x 10 x 3.5 inches
Material:Vinyl
Number of pockets:8 + main compartment
Pack Fabric (Primary):Vinyl
Weight:1 lb. 5 oz.

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

Color
Brown Mendhi
Brown Mendhi
73.9574.0078.00
Calligraphy: Chocolate Brown
Calligraphy: Chocolate Brown
69.95
Mendhi Chocolate Brownn
Mendhi Chocolate Brownn
72.00
Swirl Paisley: Brown
Swirl Paisley: Brown
69.95
Branch: Bamboo Green
Branch: Bamboo Green
73.95
Nightshade Blue
Nightshade Blue
74.00
Scroll: Bamboo Green
Scroll: Bamboo Green
73.95
Calligraphy: Bamboo Green
Calligraphy: Bamboo Green
69.9578.00
Swirl Paisley: Blue
Swirl Paisley: Blue
49.9949.99
Calligraphy: Black
Calligraphy: Black
69.9572.00
Bordeaux Red
Bordeaux Red
72.0078.00
Branch: Bordeaux Red
Branch: Bordeaux Red
73.95
Scroll: Bordeaux Red
Scroll: Bordeaux Red
73.95

Legend

  •     - REI
  •     - Zappos.com
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Altrec
  •     - Altrec Outlet

Haiku To-Go Shoulder Bag Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

This Bag Is Amazing! Very Cute!

Rating:*****
I LOVE THIS BAG!! It is so much better than I could've imagined. The colors are so much cuter than online (I have the brown w/green) and it has a great texture. Even though it is faux leather, it looks very expensive and not cheap or fake and feels soft. It wears amazingly - I have gotten this thing wet and spilled on more times than I can count and it still looks brand new!

The strap is fully adjustable - shorten it up to hang it nicely up under your arm or extend it out for cross-body (it even goes cross body on my 5'9" plus size friend who can't find many bags that are long enough). Amazingly, the strap stays put when its just hung on my shoulder, something that usually doesn't happen.

It holds a TON of stuff without being bulky (by a ton - magazine, small notebook, changing pad, wipe container, 2-3 diapers, snacks, extra clothes & toy for a 2 year old & hand sanitzer just in the large compartment alone. Plus Sherpani's Zoe wallet & a checkbook & pen in the 2 large pockets just under the flap with still plenty of room for chapstick, lipstick, powder, tissues and everything else I could possibly need). Plus I can fit a 16-20 ounce water bottle or sippy cup in one pocket on the side and my cell phone and sunglasses in the other one.

About the only improvement I could want for this bag is to have a magnetic closure instead of the clip and to add something to hook your keys too (they do tend to fall to the bottom if I just throw them in), but I can't even list them as cons - just improvements.

I have been a Sherpani fan for a couple of years and didn't think I'd find another brand I liked as well until I found this bag (I needed something a little less sporty & smaller than the Flora Major/Lena diaper bag, but larger than the Mili purse). It has been worth every penny - I love that I can use it for everyday for myself, but throw in what I need for my 3 kids too when on the go and not feel like I'm always toting around "luggage" or my diaper bag.
Jess the Skier at REI on 04/19/2008

Finally a perfect sized bag

Rating:****
Purses with handles always fall off my shoulder, which is why I go for a "messanger style" purse. Most cross body bags are really small, or huge (for lap tops). I'm a petite girl (5'3" and small frame), and so finding a bag that isn't TINY or GIANORMOUS and isn't HIDEOUS is quite tricky. I can fit a long wallet, my planner (6.5" x 8"), sunglasses, gloves, keys & cell, and other girlie stuff too. The pockets are wide and easy to access. I like how the bag is washable so I can keep it clean. The strap could be alittle sturdier and could use a shoulder pad for extra comfort. The plastic buckle for the flap is a poor choice, a magnetic closure would be better, but I'm just glad it's not velcro. My only real complaint is the hardware that attaches the strap to the bag because it's a long & rectangular shape, and since the strap is not very stiff, the rectangle will turn (while you're wearing it across the body) causing the strap to bunch up. But it only does this on one side, and because I'm a perfectionist I'm constantly fixing the strap and hardware--it can get annoying sometimes. I've attached photos for clarity. Why couldn't they just use a "d" ring with a metal clip? It would be nice to have a small handle as well. To me, I don't find it heavy at all. Overall pretty satisfied with it's performance.
sheepish at REI on 03/23/2009

Terrific bag!!!

Rating:*****
I absolutely love this bag! I bought the chocolate brown one. It is stylish, yet functional and has lots of pockets and storage space. The cross body strap is fantastic. I bought this particular bag because I didn't want a full-sized messenger bag to take on vacation, and this works perfectly. It is a little small for my everyday use (I have 4 kids and am constantly running), but I've managed to make do so far. The side pockets are supposed to hold a water bottle, and if you have a skinny one, it works. I use one pocket to hold my sunglasses. Love this bag and would recommend it to anyone who likes to have their hands free.
Beth F. at Altrec on 08/31/2009

it's all in the layout

Rating:*****
A purse is your best buddy - your daily companion, your life partner. But as they say, while the package may be pretty, true beauty is on the inside. This little workhorse has got it all - looks, durability and organization. I haven't seen such purposeful organization since my last diaper bag - spots for my iPod, cell phone and water bottle, even my portable umbrella. The compartments on the inside make it easy to sort my stuff from the kiddie stuff.. and all in such a small package. The only drawback is I'd rather have a magnetic closure than a click lock when that phone rings and I have to retrieve it with one hand.
joie de vivre at REI on 09/15/2007

Do it all bag

Rating:****
I use this as my daily bag and it goes everywhere with me. I get tons of compliments on it. I like that I can fit my cell phone in one of the side pockets and my sunglasses in the other. They are too small for the waterbottle I use, which I just place in the interior pocket. The interior zipper pocket is great for keeping things secure and I like the open pockets under the flap for my wallet and pens, then I can just fill up the main compartment with whatever. I've placed a camera, shirt and bars all in it with no problem, it even holds a notebook or folder. Great bag!
Hill Slug at REI on 02/27/2008

Cute and functional!

Rating:****
This bag is partly marketed as a mom/diaper bag, so it has lots of open and zippered pockets for storage. I'm a bit fan of pockets, so this really appealed to me. The outside side pockets are useful for keeping water bottles or sunglass cases in, and I like putting my cell phone in one of the front pockets under the flap. The bag does tend to get a bit heavy after carrying it for awhile, but I realize that it's difficult to get durability without getting some heft as well. I'm really happy with my purchase and I expect to take this bag to concerts, museums, shopping, and on vacation.
Wandering Cloud at REI on 09/05/2007

I love (almost) everything about it!

Rating:****
The side pockets are tight to fit a water bottle, and I agree with previous reviewer - a magnetic snap would be fabulous! And the velcro on the inside pocket started coming off rather quickly, but not a big deal... Other than that, I love the bag! I get tons of compliments and use it all the time. In a pinch, I can fit a full-size magazine or folder inside. And all the pockets, zippered and not, are great! I'm watching for new floral patterns to buy another one.
Drama Queen at REI on 12/18/2007

I take this bag everywhere!!

Rating:*****
The Haiku To go Shoulder Bag, is great as a purse, plus it has room for the extras. It is high quality and very durable. I have had mine for a year and half now. I am a teacher and I carry it with me daily. Plus this summer I visited Thailand and Vietnam and it was great to carry my camera, water and extra stuff.
This is a great bag, plus I have gotten a lot of compliments.
Nicole the traveling teacher at REI on 11/24/2008

I love this bag!

Rating:****
This is just a really cool bag. I love the look of it - it's unique in the sea of bags out there. I love the idea of a magnet closure instead of the current clip (see earlier reviewer), but other than that I have no suggestions for upgrades. I guess I didn't really realize that the end pockets were for a waterbottle -- they do seem small - perhaps that's why I never tried.
Bag Lady at REI on 02/27/2008
Rating:*****
I really like this bag. Pros: plenty of pockets to store keys, sunglasses, cell phone plus lots of other stuff. Really cute. Cons: shoulder strap doesn\\\'t stay on your shoulder. The pockets on the outside are described as big enough for a bottle of water; I can\\\'t find a bottle of water that fits inside these pockets. Overall, I really like it.
Lisa at Zappos.com on 09/24/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Great look, roomy, but design is lacking

Rating:***
I'm surprised by the number of 5 star ratings this bag has received. It looks great, has a ton of space and organization options, but the strap drives me nuts. The material makes the bag heavy so a strap pad should be included...especially at this price. What brothers me the most is the metal strap link turning and bunching the strap as a previous reviewer mentioned (with photos). I have tried everything to keep this from happening and nothing solves the problem. I suppose it is mostly cosmetic, but I wonder if this will cause extra wear/stress on the strap. Another complaint is that the side holders are not large enough for many water bottles. My 16 oz Camelbak bottle does not fit.

This bag is very attractive and has a lot of potential. However, I can only give it 3 stars due to the poor design.
Outdoor Mom of 3 at REI on 06/05/2009