Customer Reviews Baggallini Criss Cross Bagg

This isn’t my first Baggalini. They are great for traveling-light weight, water resistant, & can be spot cleaned. I chose this style because it has separate compartments but not too many where I’d get confused about where I placed things. More importantly though, I like the center section where I can slip in my tiny water bottle (if I need to) or my mini umbrella (if I need one), and my sunglasses/glasses case because I’m always switching them out as I tour in & out of buildings. Just the right size to carry what I need on daily outings without making me feel like a pack horse!

I purchsed this style baggallini several months ago. I loved everything about it except that the inner pocket's magnet is not strong enough to keep it closed. Tonight I just read a post that was posted over a year ago . . . MIDDLE SECTION DOES NOT HOLD ITEMS SECURELY. I agree with this post 100%. My question is why Baggallini has not addressed this issue before now. I am looking to purchase yet another baggallini but have not bought another criss cross bag because of the middle pocket issue. Replacing that magnet with a stronger one seems relatively simple, why has that not been addressed?

One problem with this bag is the metal between the 2 compartments is not strong enough to keep that section closed.

Magnet Closure

Bought for travel but had to return because it was a bit small. Would be perfect for everyday use.

The bag was a little small considering all the pockets it had. Could have been a tad wider and deeper. Very good quality.

Cute bag! But if this is intended for travel let alone use on daily basis it just doesn't work. There is no room for essentials, you can't put a guide book in there with anything else. Disappointed!

A little smaller than I thought, but ok. Lots of pockets, sturdy

I purchased this purse and the manget wouldn't hold so I purchased some sticky back Velcro and put it inside the purse and it keeps the purse closed.

Good cross body purse with lots of pouches and pockets. The good news is that it's not bulky, but for some this may mean not enough space.

The bag itself is very nice but it was too small for what I was wanting.

I wanted to love the bag and all the pocket options, but I could barely fit the trimmed down version of my normal "stuff" without the pockets bulging. The quality was beautiful, but I need a bigger style.

I love it, except the center magnet is not strong enough to keep it closed. What is your solution?

I love all the pockets and zippers ! This is bigger than the last 2 bags I've had so I'm still adjusting. My only criticism is the center section closes with a magnet that could be stronger or maybe have 2 magnets to help keep it closed. I love the fabric and it's very well made.

This is the first bag I've found to replace my previous Baggallini. I really like that it has lots of pockets, even more than my last one did. However, the middle pocket that the manufacturer describes as being able to hold items securely, does the exact opposite. This middle section has an extremely weak magnet closure that does not keep the section closed if there is even a small amount in the other pockets. At the suggestion of another reviewer, I added one rare earth magnet to the middle section and it now closes as it should. It is a shame that such a nice, and expensive, bag should have such a flaw. I think the manufacturers need to rethink this design aspect.

I like this bag. I have always liked Baggallini bags for their durability and light weight. This bag is small but holds everything needed daily.

I like this bag, but it is too small for my needs. Not a fan of the new strap.

If this bag was an inch bigger around, it would be the most perfect thing ever. It's just *this* much too small to easily hold wallet and necessaries (it does it, but I had to ditch some purse items, and there's no leeway). Also, the strap is a bit weird--the buckle hits in a bad spot (collarbone/bites into shoulder) when the strap is extended for body-crossing, and it's oriented with an odd twist in it. I mean, it works, but if it had snaps to the purse, it could be swapped so the buckle was in a better place, or if it had a swivel in there somewhere, the twist could be adjusted. The materials are awesome. The compartments are lovely and easy to work with. The styling is low-key but sleek. So basically, it would be utterly perfect BUT.

This, like other Baggalini bags I've tried out, has the unfortunate flaw of having many wonderful pockets, but you can't use them all. Unless you are putting a small piece of paper in each one, using all the pockets quickly makes the bags overfull. I will keep trying!

Love the baggallini purses, good quality and great for travel. This one is the perfect size, like that it can double as a cross body or shoulder bag. Beautiful blue lining but I was just a little disappointed in the outer color, the picture looks a much truer brighter yellow than the actual color, almost has a little bit of a greenish tinge to it. Overall happy with this purchase.

I thought this bag would be so functional with all the pockets. I just had about enough room to put everything in it after transferring from a smaller bag, though it wouldn’t accommodate my small wallet. The pockets are smaller and once you put something in one, it makes the next even tighter.

I love the look and organization of this bag But unfortunately the dimensions are too small. It does not properly fit much inside without crowding and bulging of the bag I would have opted for one of the larger bags for the money

I got this bagg on sale and I love the design but it is not quite big enough for my needs- I cannot fit what I usually carry- including my checkbooks and eyeglass hard case-maybe there is a bigger bagg with the same design and if so, I would definitely get it!

I compared the measurements to my current Baggallini bag and it seemed comparable. But the measurements included the small area that curves up on both sections, which are not very usable. So the bag does not meet my needs. It is a great bag, just too small for me, so I am a little disappointed.

Cute and well-made, but the pockets and sections are tight. It simply does not expand enough to put a decent amount of items in each pocket. I had a purse of around the same size and could not move everything into this new bag. Sadly, I'm returning it.