[dazc]

'We have several in a drawer at home'

Same here and every so often we end up with so many that they get thrown away to make space.

Sometimes it's just not convenient to carry a bag around with you, especially not the 'bag for life' kind that are bulky and can't be carried discreetly in a trouser pocket.

[older]

How about something like this [0]? Weighs 46 grams, 25L volume, supports a 130kg load.

[0] https://seatosummit.com/product/travelling-light-shopping-ba...

[patall]

Absolutely. I've had one similar to these for about 5 years and used it for almost every shopping trip, including hanging down from my bikes handlebar where they sometimes got into the spokes but still were fine after some cleaning. After those 5 years I lend it to my grandma and she lost the smaller bag you wrap it in and the handle got a bit lose so it needed some sewing. It may not last for 7000 times as others have claimed in this thread but 500 is easily doable. Anyways, absolutely recommended.

[dazc]

Thanks, now on my list of things to buy when I get around to it. ;)

[smileysteve]

> so often we end up with so many that they get thrown away to make space.

Please consider donating these instead of throwing them away.

At worst, they'll be shredded by the Goodwill machine, at best they'll be given to people when using a charity, whether that means a bag for shopping, schools, or to hold dog supplies in.