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I bought a ton of these to give out for Christmas. THEY ARE QUITE SMALL. They don't have the capacity of a regular paper grocery bag which is a bit dissappointing.

Looks are deceiving with these bags. They look small, but fit a good amount of groceries. Certainly at least as much as a standard paper bag-- I'd actually say more simply because they are much stronger. They can be stuffed until bulging and won't break like a paper or regular plastic bag. We bought 4, but rarely ever use more than two at a time (weekly shopping for two adults).

And they conveniently can be stuffed into a small little pouch that is sewn into the interior of the bag for storage, although I just toss them in my purse as is.

They aren't the sexiest looking bags, but they are all I use.

I am absolutely in love with my Chico Bag. I've been using it non-stop for well over a year and it's just beginning to show signs of wear. It holds a tremendous amount of stuff and packs up so nice and small in its little attached pouch. Love, I tell you, love!

Jenn

I second the statement that they hold a ton! They are rated to 20 pounds, and I am sure that I have filled mine at least that full. I am amazed every time I pack several bags full of groceries into one bag. Indeed, appearances are deceiving!

They are also great because if you own a few they fit compactly in the car door, the purse, etc., so that I always have one on hand. I also think they are "sexy" I've got a black one that doesn't make me feel like a hobo when I use it a Target or other places that don't expect their customers to be using reusable bags.