Baggu bags are compact, sturdy, reusable shopping bags available in an array of fun colors. Here’s my video review:
Baggu could do a bit better by using a more environmentally friendly material, but their recycling/discount program redeems them somewhat. Overall I thought Baggu bags we strong and stylish. Here’s how I rated them:
What do you think of Baggu bags? Let us know in the comments!
Update: I’ve increased the “value” score to 2/3, the previous score seemed a bit low.
7 responses so far ↓
1 Jake Eisner // Nov 21, 2007 at 3:14 am
I have been using Baggu for the past couple months - and it is the best. I like the detached pouch because it is very easy to fold the Baggu back into. My favorite part is it is compact and fits discretely into my back pocket so I actually remember it- something a canvas or hemp bag would not. As for value … worth every penny - I have 6.
2 JP // Nov 21, 2007 at 3:31 pm
It’s true that the bag would be much bulkier if it were made of canvas - it would be interesting to see if the benefits of compact size leading to more frequent use outweigh those of a biodegradable material. As for value, I judged this a bit harshly because we are a site dedicated to the environment and saving money - if we looked at luxury products like on your blog I would have rated it much higher. It’s a great product at an ok price - not a great price. Given the context of a green bargain site, it’s just not the low price our users might hope for. That said, I’m going to amend the score to 2/3 because 1.5/3 does seem quite low in the light of day.
3 Elaina // Nov 27, 2007 at 2:01 am
It’s funny. I just recently got my baggu bags and wrote a post about them. I’ve since used them a few times grocery shopping, and really find them easy to tote around, and great for fitting lots of groceries. I’ve washed one and it held up nicely. Although I was a little disappointed I couldn’t fit all my groceries into the 3 bags I ordered. I think I might need 2 more to hold my entire basket of goods. Thanks for the review!
4 JP // Nov 27, 2007 at 2:49 am
Thanks for the comment. I agree that they’re not quite as big as they claim, on the website it says they hold 2-3 times a normal plastic shopping bag but I’d say it’s closer to 1.5-2, depends on where you shop I guess.
5 Candace // Nov 29, 2007 at 5:20 am
I love this idea! I’m a complete convert! They are very similar to another product Envirosax which I bought a few months ago and use all the time. They fit brilliantly into your handbag and much easier to remember than the polypropolene ones from the grocery store.
6 JP // Nov 29, 2007 at 5:40 am
Yes we reviewed Envirosax here - thanks for the comment!
7 Fem // Dec 8, 2007 at 7:19 am
Have you tried out the Acme bags? I’ve had mine for a year and it holds up pretty good although it has a few small holes from pointy grocery tins. Folds into its own attached pouch too.
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