Does anyone have a specific brand of reuseable shopping bags/baskets they could recommend?

IFALLSMICHELLE · #1 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 03:05 AM

I already have the typical fabric and also insulated fabric reuseable shopping bags. When I purchase heavy items, it seems to damage the bags. I want to get a more durable bag or basket. I found these three on Amazon and am wondering if anyone can recommend one or something similar? The three brands are Picnic Time Metro Baskets, Coleman collapsible baskets and Reisenthel baskets. My intended use is shopping and Farmers Markets.

Amazon.com: Picnic Time Metro Insulated Basket, Lime: Kitchen & Dining

Amazon.com: Coleman Collapsible Basket: Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com: Carry Bag - Reisenthel Germany Original Collapsible Bag: Apparel

kittensqueak · #2 (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 02:58 AM

I've never had any reuseable bags that nice!!! I rely on the thicker Safeway kind for heavier stuff...

But I have to say that German one looks pretty nice, and seems like it wouldn't be too heavy!!

Good luck, let us know which one you got and how you like it!

IFALLSMICHELLE · #3 (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 12:59 PM

I ended up getting some free insulated totes from a local hospital as a promotion. I love them!!!

ocean_brez · #4 (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 03:55 PM

I was informed by my local Vons (Safeway) that they are going to start charging for plastic bags in a month or two. This being the case, hopefully they will start having promotions/giveaways for the use and purchase of reusable bags.

OHeather · #5 (**permalink**) 11-18-2009, 11:32 PM

I have one like the last one pictured, although I know my friend bought it at the Xmas Tree Shop. I love it and I use it a lot for canned goods and heavy boxes of food. It's really great.

IFALLSMICHELLE · #6 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 01:03 PM

"I have one like the last one pictured, although I know my friend bought it at the Xmas Tree Shop. I love it and I use it a lot for canned goods and heavy boxes of food. It's really great."

That looks so nice, I am going to price watch for something similar. I have a hard time with all the heavy items I purchase. I am a bulk shopper so I tend to have heavy loads at the grocery store. I have had several of the more typical reusable totes tear at the bottom.