We were feeling a little over-market-bagged there for a while. String bags, canvas bags, market baskets ... you name it, we've tried it a few times and then packed it away with all its other market bag friends.
Lately, we we've settled on a real winner. This is the market bag we reach for and are determined to use regularly: the MiniMaxi Shopper from Reisenthel ($4.99 on eBay).
These handy polyester bags comes tucked into a small storage case that's just four inches by two inches. When unfurled, these bags hold a large amount of Greenmarket produce plus whatever else we're toting around town, without looking bulky from the outside. They come in more than 20 different colors and pattern variations.
We appreciate the light weight, but realize that some people will prefer bags made of organic cotton and other greener fabrics. As Whole Foods and other grocery stores stop giving out plastic bag and cities move to outlaw plastic bags, we'll be hearing more about re-usable bags like this.
Originally posted by Chris on The Kitchn.
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My mom gave me one of these for Christmas and I love it! It has a little clip you can use to attach it to your bag, inside of your car, bike, etc. I keep mine in my purse for those last minute shopping trips. The only thing I would suggest as an improvement is selling a set of four or five in a single bag for larger grocery shopping trips.
It's roomy and fits comfortably over the shoulder. It is compact but not impossible to get back into the case. Oh and it has a little D ring on the bag that you can clip the case on to so you don't lose it!
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