Bliss Saddle Bag

Roomy for travel needs

Love this bag!

I love Haiku bags and have 9 or so. In Sept I purchased the Bliss in Rosewood. I prefer bags which totally zip closed but this bag has worked fine. The back
zippered compartment can hold a lot. In fact, I often throw my Stride bag in it and have a bit of room left.
I like the removable strap with easy to use clips on Bliss.
The back outside zip pocket is handy for tissues, receipts, some phones, pencil & paper, and coupons The front outer pocket (under the flap) is where I keep my phone. There are two inch-long stitched anchor lines, one on either side of the slip pocket opening, but there are no additional slip slots outside of the main slip pocket. (I mention because it looks like there might be).
Inside the front compartment, there is a 6-7 in. long zip pocket which holds my lipsticks and extra keys. The key fob cord is great to secure your car keys, especially if you need to access them to lock the car. I like handiwork and you can put a quart-size plastic bag with an 8x8 in needlepoint project in it along w/ the threads etc. Or you can slip in a trade-sized paperback or stenopad or smaller tablet.
The back compartment does have a single RFID pocket. I don't tend to use these, but it would probably work fo a couple of Starbucks type cards.
My two issues are the front magnet and key fob clip. It is awkward to open to clip on the key ring, maybe because it swivels. The key ring is easily removed though. And the fob is sturdy. The magnet is strong but you have to center it in order for it to securely fasten. Both of my issues are not a deal breaker and I might purchase another one in black!

This is my 3rd Haiku bag! It holds all my stuff for a busy day. I have allergies and have to carry an Epi pen. It fits great in the zippered side. The only reason I didn’t give this bag 5 stars is that the magnetic closure could be stronger.

This is the perfect size bag for when I need something not tiny but not too big. I love the horizontal orientation and the organization.

The front compartment (the one without the zipper) feels secure and is easy to get into quickly. I like little pocket on the covered front panel and have been using it for my square wallet-- just the right size. It's true that the two main compartments aren't super deep from front to back, but the bag works well for me. The outside zipper pocket on the back just fits my Pixel 7 in its case.

The River Rock blue is gorgeous. It has a reallly interesting, varied weave plus a very slight sheen.

Final note: the strap is wide enough to accommodate some weight!

Beautifully designed, roomy bag with the perfect amount of pockets!

Love it

Just right

Gave to my sister. She uses it everyday

Perfect crossbody. I bought this to replace my Lululemon purse. It has just enough different compartments to organize my things. Very happy with it.

Wonderful bag, very well made, stylish, comfortable. A company I feel good about supporting too.

Wonderful bag, very well made, stylish, comfortable. A company I feel good about supporting too.

Love it!

Love it!

I am absolutely in love with this bag. I have been searching and searching and I have finally found the perfect bag. It is just the right size with so many different pockets. It is extremely well made and seems very durable. It is beautiful and functional. I love the adjustable strap and the fact that it swivels, very clever. I am tiny, 4"11 and it's so hard to find something lightweight but again so functional. So many beautiful little details. Love it!

I am absolutely in love with this bag. I have been searching and searching and I have finally found the perfect bag. It is just the right size with so many different pockets. It is extremely well made and seems very durable. It is beautiful and functional. I love the adjustable strap and the fact that it swivels, very clever. I am tiny, 4"11 and it's so hard to find something lightweight but again so functional. So many beautiful little details. Love it!

I don’t love this bag like I thought I would. I can’t quite figure out why, it just doesn’t wow me. I like that it’s lightweight, horizontally structured (I’ve never liked crossbody bags because most are vertically structured and everything sinks to the bottom of the black hole), and the openings are truly open rather than having pinched corners and obstructed access. It’s almost the perfect size, but with the split compartments it feels a tad too small. I wish the split compartments were covered on the outside by a single piece of fabric so the bag would have a better chance of sitting upright rather than always dumping over. If the two sides don’t contain even weight and bulk, I have to either find a place to hang the bag or lay it down so it doesn’t fall over and spill out. I also think it was overpriced, even with 20% off. With a few design tweaks I would love it, but as it is I just like it.

I don’t love this bag like I thought I would. I can’t quite figure out why, it just doesn’t wow me. I like that it’s lightweight, horizontally structured (I’ve never liked crossbody bags because most are vertically structured and everything sinks to the bottom of the black hole), and the openings are truly open rather than having pinched corners and obstructed access. It’s almost the perfect size, but with the split compartments it feels a tad too small. I wish the split compartments were covered on the outside by a single piece of fabric so the bag would have a better chance of sitting upright rather than always dumping over. If the two sides don’t contain even weight and bulk, I have to either find a place to hang the bag or lay it down so it doesn’t fall over and spill out. I also think it was overpriced, even with 20% off. With a few design tweaks I would love it, but as it is I just like it.

This bag is a good size for plenty of items without being too large. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear and I like that I can wipe down the bag with a cloth to clean. This is my 5th Haiku handbag.

This bag is a good size for plenty of items without being too large. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear and I like that I can wipe down the bag with a cloth to clean. This is my 5th Haiku handbag.

I needed a crossbody bag that was just the right size. Most bags are too small or too huge. I LOVE this bag. It has a lot of compartments and zippered pockets. Also, the big flap closes with a magnet, so easy. Love that it's made from recycled water bottles. It's perfect!

I needed a crossbody bag that was just the right size. Most bags are too small or too huge. I LOVE this bag. It has a lot of compartments and zippered pockets. Also, the big flap closes with a magnet, so easy. Love that it's made from recycled water bottles. It's perfect!

Nice construction with good features but smaller than I expected.

Nice construction with good features but smaller than I expected.

Excellent to go bag, room enough for wallet, checkbook, small makeup and pad pouches.

Excellent to go bag, room enough for wallet, checkbook, small makeup and pad pouches.

This is one of my favorite Haiku bags (and I have A LOT of them)! It is slim and sleek and it works great as a minimalist bag but has room for everything I need to carry. Great for travel and everyday.

This is one of my favorite Haiku bags (and I have A LOT of them)! It is slim and sleek and it works great as a minimalist bag but has room for everything I need to carry. Great for travel and everyday.

I love this bag!! I have used it longer than almost any bag I've carried. I love the cinnabar fabric and the size, shape, and capacity.

I would also love to have this bag in a bit larger size, too. One that could carry a planner or book with all my normal stuff.

I love this bag!! I have used it longer than almost any bag I've carried. I love the cinnabar fabric and the size, shape, and capacity.

I would also love to have this bag in a bit larger size, too. One that could carry a planner or book with all my normal stuff.

Truth be told, this midsized bag is my favorite Haiku bag. It always looks composed despite the riot of essentials inside. That’s because its two lobes encourage organization yet can carry an amazing amount. I especially like the Bliss in Cinnabar Wisteria Print, because its color is both classic and sparky.