Reusable shopping bag as a gift

[30ashopper]

I've been trying to come up with a good gift for my sister for xmas and hit on this idea when I decided to buy my own. Thing is there are so many styles and brands and online stores that sell them, I'm having a hard time figuring out how to judge the good from the bad from the awful. Curious if anyone here on SoWal can recommend a certain brand or whatever. I'm looking to buy them as a matching set as a gift.

Baggu for example seems to be popular, but I'm not a fan of their color selection/matching sets:

BAGGU

Right now I'm leaning toward EnviroSack:

Envirosax Graphic Series reusable bags

I like the designs, but I'm not sure they are as convenient as Baggu.

Anyone have any thoughts/opinions?

 

[Lynnie]

Great gift idea! Actually, my favorites are the canvas bags from Red Wine Festival and other 'events.' I like the ones you're looking at, but prefer a cotton canvas myself, which is even more eco friendly (overall production) than nylon and polyester. I don't have far to go with my groceries (one block), so am not concerned with spills, leaks, etc. If I do have a leak, the canvas goes in the washing machine with no issues.

 

[LuciferSam]

The BAGGUs look like tank tops.

 

[scooterbug44]

I actually think the best "reusable shopping bags" are the ones from the stores like Publix or Target. I really think the flat reinforced bottom and square sides make it easier to pack and carry items w/o squishing.

I use those for groceries, have a canvas bag for the Farmer's Market, and a cloth/plastic bag made from a flour sack that I use for other items.

 

[Lynnie]

30ashopper, check out this site. They have all of them.
If you're creative, plain canvas and some indelible ink pens could prove to be a special gift for her, also. Happy shopping!! ECOBAGS.com - Online shopping for eco-friendly reusable bags, sustainable products, news & information

 

[bogieman]

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[30ashopper]

30ashopper, check out this site. They have all of them.
If you're creative, plain canvas and some indelible ink pens could prove to be a special gift for her, also. Happy shopping!! ECOBAGS.com - Online shopping for eco-friendly reusable bags, sustainable products, news & information

Oh, I like the humanitarian angle. My sis would just love that. Thanks!

 

[MRBS]

Go to reuseit.com. The acme bag is great but lots to choose from. Comes in black, no show dirt. Folds like a brown paper bag- super strong. Also have them made of recyclables. Lots of sackers comment favorably. I gave them as gifts too!!

 

[seacrestgirl]

I have given envirosax as gifts! Everyone loves them for their style....you don't feel like you are carrying around an old, used tote! Great idea!

 

[scooterbug44]

These are not grocery bags, but this is what our family has been using as gift and project bags for years.

She finally got on Etsy - has been too busy with her kids to sell outside the family!

Goose's Bags & Gifts by GoosesBagsandGifts on Etsy