Minimal Leather Bag

I am loving my new tote! I had admired several of the Saddleback products my sister-in-law has and decided to treat myself with my own. I am happy with how well constructed and functional the bag is. The zipper closure is great for traveling. It's a great everyday bag!

I have been looking for this tote for a long time. It is large enough to carry everything someone needs to carry, yet doesn't seem too large and bulky. I have gotten lots of compliments from people that usually don't hand out compliments! It feels great to touch and carry, not too heavy, love the pockets on the outside and the larger phone pocket inside too! I love the antiqued brass hardware on it, it isn't shiny and doesn't stand out, the purse is about as perfect as they come! It is a perfect compliment for my continental wallet I have had for a few years now, which I love also! I have had Coach, Stone Mountain, Dooney Bourke, and Michael Kors, they are going to get donated soon, I am a Love 41 girl now!

Group travel bag-style + durability

Feels like Buttah... Smells like a saddle shop. Let's just say, I have a herd and I'm never going back to another purse or bag. The minimalist tote is the perfect size with ample pockets.

This is my new all time most favorite tote. I have tried a lot of totes and this one was literally made for me. The outside pockets are what sold me on this tote. The outter pockets are perfect for my cell phone, my work cell phone, my keys and whatever else I need to easily access without having to ubzip and dig it out. Inside there is enough room for my Love41 wallet (the bigger one) and all of the other itmes I carry around. The two different strap sizes are another win!!! I love the crossbody strap for when I am at the store etc. and the smaller strap for using to and from work. I have the dark coffee brown but I am adding all of the other colors to my "wish list".

I have been searching for over 30 years for the “perfect purse. I have finally found the bag that has straps that stay on my shoulders, pockets galore, and enough room in my bag to store an iPad, planner, wallet, umbrella and keys...and it all zippers closed. Absolutely my unicorn bag. Thanks, Suzette, for your functional and beautiful designs!!

I have been on the hunt for the “holy grail handbag for a coupe of years now and I have found it! This bag covers all the bases... stylish, unique, easy to carry, big enough without being too big and functional. I am a big tote bag kind of girl but my back just cant take it anymore. This purse is so deceiving! Its not huge but holds a lot and looks great doing it. Its easy on the shoulder and the crossbody strap is great for shopping days. The very first day I carried it I had comments and a friend is already ordering her own. Im already planning on getting it in additional colors! You cant go wrong with this one!

Just wanted to share my first impressions with my TB Minimal Tote. I absolutely love it. It is a little bit more of a substantial bag than I thought it would be. For me that was a very pleasant surprise! What really sold me on this bag were the pockets that wrap all the way around the bag. I love the inside pocket as well. It is sewn all the way around so that it does not hang loose and is made so that it is easy to reach into. This is a great design. Are there any cons? There is one. I'm not crazy about the long strap that comes with it. I am personally using the strap from my Dopp Bag. The Dopp strap is longer and it has a clasp on both sides. Do keep in mind too, that it is a medium sized bag not a large one. Overall, I am ecstatic with this bag and I highly recommend it.

I adore this purse....so amazing. I love the crossbody strap, but love the versatility of having both straps. I love the outside pockets for slipping my phone in. While it is sizable, it hugs to the body and is very comfortable to wear. I wore this purse for most of 2020, which is a record for me, as I usually switch bags frequently. It worked so great during the pandemic when I needed my mask, sanitizer and everything handy. I didn’t want to put my purse the store carts, and this style was comfortable to wear while shopping, not bulky!

I love this bag so much I can't even put it down. The size is so perfect. It's a cool cross between a tote and an EDC! I have my L41 pencil holder and a thick B6 Speckled Fawn travelors notebook, a medium L41 red pouch and a couple of R& T cards cases. There is still some room. And those wrap around pockets...yes please. My Samsung Galaxy 8+, with a case, fits beautifully. The two straps that it comes with makes it just right for whatever your mood might be. I bought the carbon black- the only black leather I own-it is stunning. It's like the sister to the velvety tabacco. Let's talk zipper: I'm often in traffic. No more stuff spilling out of my bag -gone -flying when I have to stop quickly ( or take that turn kind of fast). It's true that I am a L41 collector, however, this one isn't going to sit in my hutch to be loved from afar. I'm using this baby! Nice work Suzette!!

This is the fifth piece I have purchased from SB and I thought I didn’t need it... It’s now my go to bag and is everything it claims in the video. It really is the perfect size tote for someone 5’ tall - light and not overly sized.

I have been looking for a bag like this for a couple years - a tote with a zipper that can also be a crossbody. Saddleback and Love41 never disappoint. I love the chestnut color and the adjustable crossbody sits just where I need it to on my hip. Perfect for my every day bag as well as a carry-all for traveling without being too big. I love this bag!

This tote is absolutely gorgeous! My husband have it to me as a Christmas present with my initials monogramed. I love the color, texture, and design! The 4 pockets are perfect for easy access to my cell phone, face mask, sanitizing wipes, and gum/chapstick. I’m already looking for my next Love41 bag!!

This is now my THIRD purchase from Love 41 (fifth if you count the leather satchel and large crossbody bag from Saddleback) and it does NOT disappoint. I thought I would miss having handles on the side of the bag like a regular tote bag. However, I have found that using the short strap works just as well over my shoulder to keep it close to my body. I tend to carry "the world" with me when I go out and this tote swallows my "world" and more. Side note, it is NOT big enough to put a laptop in. I use the small inside pocket for those little things that you always need but tend to fall the to bottom. I love the outside wrap around pockets. They are perfect for tucking the weekly food shopping list into as well as a water bottle It is the perfect size for daily use (not too big and not too small) as well as to travel with. I know that this tote and I will have many many adventure together. The only downside I have with this bag is that I have to wait until the weekends to use it, because I can't use it every day to work.

With every single use this bag gets, it just keeps getting better and better. The Munsons are right - the ugliest your bag will ever be is when it is new. And talk about a perfectly appointed bag - 4 exterior pockets - perfect for phone, keys, and metro card, and a generous interior pocket as well as pigskin lining. Also, the shorter strap is the PERFECT length for everyday carry. When going crossbody, the bag lies beautifully against the body and doesn't get in the way, or feel too heavy. Love the simple, clean, architectural look of this bag as well - classic, with enduring style and simplicity. SO happy to have this in my arsenal - I feel like this should be an essential Love 41 bag for all avid collectors.

The pockets on the outside are perfect b/c the tightness of them are just right. The inside of the bag, for me, is big enough to carry all my stuff without it being a big hole to where you can't find anything. Love where the key leash is b/c it doesn't have a long line. I'm always paranoid that something will hit my key fob and my car will unlock. Everything about the bag is like that 3rd bowl of porridge. Thank you Suzette. You knocked this one out of the park

A gift for my wife. She is very happy with it. From a guy’s perspective, all I can say is that it is very well made with quality leather.

I just got this tote today in that incredible black color. It is absolutely perfect. The outside pockets are deep but very easy in and out. The large open pocket on the inside is ample for anything you want to grab quickly. Both straps make this tote so versatile! I prefer the shorter one for edc but I tried the cross body; again, a home run, easy to convert and adjustment is effortless. Carried it to the mall and was stopped twice for color and quality. Both loved it I gladly shared where they could get it and was happy to share the reason Love 41 came to be. I have a lot of Suzette and Dave's creations.... So far this is my favorite. Don't hesitate... This tote is, well, perfect!

I really love this bag and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering it. I wanted something with a zipper but more tote style, kind of mid-size (ie, enough room to fit a small wallet, keys, phone, an extra diaper and slim container of wipes, a few snacks, sanitizer, lip balm, maybe a book, stupid mask - you know, all the things a mom with three young kids needs). I was a little concerned this wouldn't be roomy enough but it actually turns out to be just perfect! I am so impressed with the craftsmanship - this is by far the nicest purse I have ever owned. It's so beautiful and such great quality - I feel like I'm carrying around a piece of true craftsmanship. The smell is SO GOOD and the leather FEELS so nice! I had a hard time choosing between the tobacco color and dark coffee color, but I went with the tobacco and it's very eye appealing. I had wanted a tan color that leaned more toward an orange brown, rather than a yellow brown (the tobacco has a little bit of a mustard hue), but even though it wasn't exactly the color that I thought I wanted at first, the leather, quality, craftsmanship, design, and really just beauty of this piece totally won me over, and I kept the tobacco color and I love it now. Basically I wanted something neutral color and timeless (something I can carry all the time with any outfit, for years to come), and this fits the bill! My typical go-to for no-nonsense quality items with great customer care is Nordstrom, but I honestly don't know if a purse of this caliber could be found at Nordstrom, and IF it could, I think it would cost at least three times as much! The reason I looked at LOVE41 in the first place was that I wanted to buy from a company with ethical values and treatment of employees, so now I am hooked based both on their mission as a company, AND definitely the quality of their products! I will be back!

I really, really love this purse. I have the mini duffel, too, which fits almost as much as this, but it isn't flat and packable for travel.

This purse is perfect for flying! Your passport, phone, and kindle will fit perfectly and snug in the outside pockets for the security line, and safely in the zippered part when actually traveling.

I took this all over Europe because it was crossbody, zippered, held phones water bottles AND my camera, AND was such a nice material that I wasn't worried about it being slashed open.

And, it is minimal enough that when I broke my foot and couldn't hold my purse while on crutches ... my husband was comfortable wearing it as our travel bag as it wasn't super "purse-like". :) I have searched for a perfect jet setting bag for years. This is it.

I'm just loving this tote. It's more of an every day bag for me due to size. I guess I carry too much everyday. 1" deeper would have been my preference but I made them work. Pics & Video do not do this bag justice!!- I got it in 2 colors! Those outside pockets are what makes this bag so great for me-- so handy for my phone, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, etc. I LOVE the 2 straps! They're just perfect. Bag hangs nicely- love that I can crossbody it when I need to. I stuffed the pockets and the bag for a day with extra paper and the beautiful leather stretched out nicely to make it work for me. Crazy as it sounds, I'd love a 3rd color! Maybe one day. Thanks so much for this bag, Suzette! Worth every penny. It's wonderful!

Love this tote it is my go to for a stroll around town, shopping, etc. I own the bag in tobacco and its so beautiful. Can say enough good things about this bag its so perfect.

This is my new favorite EDC. It is beautiful and practical. There are plenty of pockets outside (and lots of space inside—plus an interior pocket), but it is not a bulky or a massive tote. It sits perfectly on my hip with the longer crossbody strap on the shortest length (Im 54). The shoulder strap is also the perfect length for those who choose to carry it over the shoulder rather than across the body. The crossbody strap is fabulous because THERE IS NO FLOPPY TAIL sticking out! I love it. The end of the strap kind of “buttons to itself. Suzette, please make this feature for the Gypsy and the Koroha! I would buy those extra straps in a heartbeat. Even though this tote holds so much, it is not heavy and does not weigh down my shoulder. When I wear my Gypsy Crossbody Tote, I feel pressure to the point of pain in a very short while because of the thin strap and the type of leather (its harder), but with this Minimal Tote, the strap is extremely comfortable. I love this tote!

This is a good medium-sized purse, with great pockets outside and a great cell phone pocket inside. I love the fact that it's a "quiet" bag--there is not much hardware or decor to call attention to it on the outside. You can dress it up with tassels or tags to add a pop of color, and you should definitely accessorize with the Chapstick Holder! I do plan to add a shoulder pad to mine, as I cannot help but pack out any bag I carry. The leather is gorgeous and feels amazing.

I have purchased from SBL for my husband but this was my first purchase for myself, and.. I LOVE IT! It is a simple but nice design, it doesn't tip over, and it can fit a lot inside. The four large exterior pockets make it convenient to easily reach my phone or keys or grocery list. Thank you Love 41 :)

I've had a lot of Love 41 and Saddleback bags in the past few years - constantly looking for my perfect bag. I love buying from Love 41 because they do amazing things with their profits and are a light in a dark world. Plus their quality and leather is AMAZING! Yesterday I received this bag, and while all the bags I've tried have been wonderful - THIS bag is it! This is the bag I have been waiting for. I usually gravitate towards huge bags and this one is not huge- though it's bigger in person than I was expecting. It has room for everything I carry and then some - it's not too heavy, it's stylish, it's adjustable without a metal buckle hitting your shoulder blade, it's got a zipper for security (that zips very smoothly!), lots of pockets outside and one nice size pocket inside (I use for my sunglasses - it's perfect!) and the look is timeless. I feel like Love 41 hit it out of the ball park with this one. I bought the Coffee Brown color.... the leather is stunning.

This bag is AMAZING!!! I watched the review videos over and over before I purchased it! I was absolutely blown away by its quality when I received it. I ordered it in Tobacco. I use both straps, the shorter one to grab onto in and out of the car, and the longer one cross body style while I'm in the shops. Buy it, you won't be disappointed! The only difficult decision is what colour to buy!!!