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Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's

Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's

Item # 760505
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Artistic embroidery, subtle silk-screened graphics and rich colors make this a unique and attractive messenger bag for the style-savvy woman.

  • Zippered side pocket secures keys, cell phone and other small essentials; two elastic end pockets can hold a water bottle and compact umbrella
  • Lifting the front flap reveals a large slip pocket for magazines and files
  • Two interior mesh pockets and two elastic pockets offer storage for a wallet, PDA and digital music player
  • Padded laptop compartment protects your high-tech gear during the commute; accommodates a 15 in. laptop computer
  • Cordura nylon interior lining is extremely durable and moisture resistant to protect your possessions from the elements
  • Moveable non-slip shoulder pad and adjustable strap provide secure, comfortable carrying
  • Pebbled faux-leather fabric with sueded finish resists stains and is easily washable

Imported.

Item 760505

Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight2 lbs. 8 oz.
Approximate volume968 cubic inches
Dimensions16 x 11 x 5.5 inches
MaterialVinyl/nylon
Number of pockets3 + main compartment

Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's Customer Reviews

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Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's
 
5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        • Primary use:
        • Personal (4)

        Reviewed by 4 customers

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        Dec

        13

        2008

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent choice

        By some bag issues

        from Viroqua, Wisconsin

        About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical, Stylish

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Access Items
        • Easy To Carry
        • Easy To Identify
        • Good Capacity
        • High Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Family Trips
          • Long Vacations
          • Weekend Trips

          Comments about Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's:

          This bag is sturdy, wipes clean and holds up to the rigors of a user constantly carrying too many things. I love the closing clasps, the two inside pockets for "stuff", the document size pocket and the outer spaces for more stuff. Also, the tough plastic protective foot on the bottom is great for keeping it nice in spite of rough handling.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          13

          2008

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Love It!

          By emerald city girl

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Modern, Practical, Stylish

          Pros

          • Easy To Access Items
          • Easy To Carry
          • Easy To Identify
          • Good Capacity
          • High Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Trips
            • Long Vacations
            • Weekend Trips

            Comments about Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's:

            Perfect size for airplane carry on or everyday purse use (book, a few diapers & wipes, blackberry, wallet, small kid toys, camera, a bit of everything). Easy on the shoulder and nice dividers so things are easy to find. Gathering keeps contents secure when it falls off the car seat or goes through airport security. This bag is my everyday purse and has traveled to 2 foreign countries. I love it.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jan

            10

            2009

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Bag - Surpassed My Expectations

            By redflash87

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Office Professional

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight
            • Lots of Storage
            • Rugged

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting

              Comments about Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's:

              I commute downtown with this bag. It is different from all the Timbuktu bags on the street and its uniqueness stands out.

              I knew it would be a great fit for me but it surpassed my expectations. My laptop fits perfectly in the protected pocket and the bag is still very light and easy to carry.

              There is plenty of room for my work shoes, lunch, and other modern day accessories. I love the combined aesthetic appeal with the practicality of the bag.

              The only con I would say is that there could be more storage pockets that zip. Currently there is only one. While I don't at all feel that my personal possessions are going to come flying out, sometimes it is nice to zip them in.

              Overall, I love it and absolutely recommend it.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              22

              2009

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Elegant, comfortable, and very useful

              By ededwa

              from New York, NY

              About Me Avid Traveler, Student

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Adjustable
              • Comfortable
              • Lightweight
              • Lots of Storage
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • City Bikes
                • Commuting

                Comments about Haiku Ultimate Messenger Bag - Women's:

                This is my first messenger bag and I love it!
                The Haiku Ultimate is perfect for me. Though elegant, it's also tough; I feel like it will survive city subways and sidewalks for a long time. My Macbook fits perfectly in the padded laptop pocket. And I love the key clip--no more long searches for keys! The number of pockets is perfect--not so many that items to get lost in a labyrinth of divisions, not so few that organization is impossible.
                I'm still getting used to the imbalanced feel of a messenger bag; I used my old high school backpack for over 15 years before transitioning to the Haiku. I've been playing with the adjustable strap, though, and already feel more comfortable just by wearing the bag a bit higher than I first did.

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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