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Cheap huge tote bag
11-23-04

Ikea Tote Bag

Ikea sells these near the cash register. They are large -- about 4 feet by 2 by 2, with two clever lengthened (short & long) handles, made of some nearly indestructible nylon-plasticy mesh fabric in Ikea blue. For a buck, they're amazing. We put a mess at home, in the car, garden, garage. Great for dragging stuff from Sam's Club, or dirt in the garden, hauling firewood or just whenever you've a lot of loose stuff to move.

-- Vince Crisci

We use 'em. Lightweight, generously oversized, foldable, durable, and only 99 cents. What's not to like?

-- KK

Ikea Tote Bag
$0.99 in Ikea stores only

 


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#1 | Tue, 05-26-09 02:04
gisou

All my groceries fit at the grocery store, and I get them in the house in one trip! I love this dang thing.

 
#2 | Tue, 06-02-09 12:28
Fred

One of these lives in my car trunk. I (accidentally) (really!) bought a 1971 MGB last Friday, and the previous owner had a cupboard full of bits'n'pieces he'd accumulated over the last 8 years but never actually installed. My Ikea blue bag ended up holding part of a carpet kit, replacement windshield washer arms, replacement taillights, hubcap centres, a centre console, a power amp for the stereo, and assorted fasteners, along with things I haven't identified yet. The empty bag took up less room in my trunk than a can of instant tire, held more stuff than I could throw at it, and had no problem hauling 20+ lbs of kack. For a buck these things should just live everywhere for emergencies.

 
#3 | Sat, 12-12-09 09:38
Sacha

LOVE THIS BAG! I also carry it to the grocery store and big box store and fit nearly a whole cart of stuff into it.

 
#4 | Sun, 01-10-10 07:09
Annie

I love my Ikea blue bags! I live in an apartment so I use mine as a hamper and then for trips to the laundry room. Also keep one in the car.Ikea no was a new retangular duffle-type bag with a zipper and pack-pack type straps for about $3 or $4.

 
#5 | Tue, 02-02-10 07:05
Dianella Cuppone

I love my Ikea bag, I used it for years to carry my laundy ...I now would love, a new one..I live in P.S. Ca. and can't find a store near me..Wish I could order on line.

 

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