reuseit Workhorse Original, Bluesign Fabric

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4.8 out of 5 | 1104 reviews
 
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We took the best-selling original ultra-compact reusable shopping bag and improved it! This version is made of rip-stop nylon that's Bluesign-certified, which means a low environmental impact during manufacturing - making this a truly sustainable bag. Bag folds into a tiny attached pouch and opens to a full-size carrier that can hold over 25 lbs.

Why It Gets Our Seal of Approval

    • Made of rip-stop nylon that simply will not tear
    • Bluesign-certified fabric ensures low environmental impact during manufacturing
    • Designed to fit over supermarket checkout frames
    • Opens to a full-sized bag that holds over 25 pounds
    • Folds into tiny pouch attached to inside of the bag
    • Backed by the reuseit Lifetime Guarantee
    • Made with Fair Labor/Fair Wages
    • 1% For the Planet member

    Praise of the Workhorse, Original:
    "Catalog Critic - Best Overall" - The Wall Street Journal
    "Pack-away convenience" - USA Today
    "Smart Sacks" - CNN Headline News
    "Innovative" - Natural Life Magazine
    "Functional & Fair" - MSNBC.com

    Introduced in 2003, our innovative reuseit Workhorse replaces thousands of disposable plastic bags. Now even more sustainable, this version is made with Bluesign-certified nylon, ensuring a low environmental impact during the manufacturing process. The unique design is based on the classic plastic shopping bag and has proven a customer favorite, paving the way for ultra- compact bags from companies like Baggu, Flip & Tumble and ChicoBag.

    Another great product from our award-winning reuseit line (formerly ACME Bags)

    Part of our ongoing mission is to incorporate truly sustainable fabrics into our reuseit line, from our new Hemp Workhorse to our Silicone Shopping Set.
Dimensions
4" x 3" x 2" in pouch
19"H (including handles) x 16"W x 6"D unfolded

Design & Functionality
The reuseit Bluesign Workhorse has a truly innovative feature - it folds into its own mini-sack attached inside the bag. Once stuffed into its pouch, it measures only 4" x 3" x 2," easily fitting into the palm of your hand and small enough to stash in a purse or pocket, so you will always have one handy. Plus, it is impossible to lose the storage pouch, since it's attached to the bag. Weighing in at only 1.5 ounces, these lightweights perform like champs. Each bag opens into a heavy-duty, water- and mildew-resistant 19"x 16" x 6" sack and holds up to 25 lbs. With this Workhorse, you may never have to take a plastic shopping bag again.

Materials
Made from ultra-durable, Bluesign-certified rip-stop nylon.

Sustainability
Super-durable and machine-washable, this bag will get countless uses and eliminate the need for thousands of use-and-toss bags over its lifetime. All of our reusable bags are built to last, helping you save both money and natural resources.

About reuseit
reuseit is the new name of our award-winning, proprietary line of innovative reusable products (formerly Acme Bags). The line was launched in 2003 to empower society to reduce wasteful consumption of everyday disposables. All reuseit products are made from sustainable, high-performance materials and in accordance with Fair Labor/Fair Wage practices. Each one is also backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee against defects in materials or construction. To learn more about our reuseit line of products, see this article & our FAQ.

Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, drip dry

Country of Origin
Responsibly made in Taiwan
 
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Don\'t leave home without it!

 

by Lorna G - 05/2012

This bag is the bomb. It packs takes up hardly any room in my purse, but when I open it up it holds an amazing amount of stuff. I have given a bag to many people and everyone loves it. A great stocking stuffer!

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Very sturdy, but one complaint

 

by Sara W - 04/2012

2 out of 2 customers found this review helpful

I love my one reuseit Workhorse bag that I have (I got it as a freebie on one order), but have one complaint - you have to turn it inside out to fold it, and then when you unfold it, it is, again in side out. I don't know how many times packers and cashiers have put my purchases into the bag with the bag inside out... drives me a little batty...

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Extremely convenient!

 

by Irini B - 03/2012

This is my second order of this product. It really is extremely convenient for carrying a large range of products, provided that they are not very bulky. I use it for grocery shopping, gift/ garment shopping and many more- I have 1 or 2 workhorses permanently in my bag and also I keep a couple of them in the car. They are lightweight yet sturdy and well made and they can be easily cleaned. I would certainly recommend them!

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by Lee Ann N - 03/2012

I LOVE THESE BAGS! Received one as a gift several years ago. Have used it every day since as my briefcase, my lunch bag, my shopping bag, you name it! It has carried all kinds of things and has held up very well! It can be folded up into the neat little pocket, but mine is ALWAYS in use! Very durable! Can't believe they are so inexpensive for the quality! Just purchased three more...another for myself and two for gifts. Buy one! In fact, buy several!

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Okay, but could easily be a lot better

 

by Anne L - 03/2012

1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

These bags are good in that they are strong etc. odd thing is that when you pull them out of the compartment they are reverse side out. At Australia supermarkets at least there is a minimal chance that they will be turned the right way out before they are filled.

To return them neatly to the bag is a pretty precise process and if you just shove them in they come out very crumpled.

So aesethically these bags have not met my expectation.

From a practical standpoint most bags also have a loop on one side that shops can use to hold the bag open while filling and these don't.

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Disappointed

 

by Krista D - 03/2012

1 out of 1 customers found this review helpful

These are not big bags and the handles are very awkward. Decent for keeping one in your purse or messenger bag, for instance, but I do not recommend these for regular groceries, at all. The colors and make are fine. They need longer handles.

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I can stuff in 10 seconds

 

by Jesse O - 02/2012

These are very nice. It is fun to pull shopping bags out of your pants pockets at the checkout. Tough nylon.

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Light and compact

 

by Mar-Jean M - 02/2012

This light and compact product is ideal to pop in the bag and carry around. The colour is vibrant. Volume size is also good. Folding back to shape takes some time.

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Great bags - excellent value!

 

by Donna P - 02/2012

This is at least the sixth time I've ordered your Workhorse bags. I use them for everything, and I seem to keep giving them away to friends and family who've been buying the 99 cent junkie bags at the grocery stores. When they're on sale, I buy even more to put aside for gifts. These bags are easy to store and carry, you can throw them in the washer without a worry, they carry a ton, and they come in great colors. They are a pleasure to use, and it's always a pleasure to buy from reuseit.com. Keep the value coming, you guys!

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love \'em!

 

by Dorrie C - 12/2011

These bags are great! Durable, washable, convenient...
I am known as the "Bag Lady". There is always a couple in my purse, bike saddlebags, car.... I never have to look far. I use them for more than grocery shopping. Where ever I need to "gather stuff". I love the colors for gift giving.

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Great!

 

by Paula R - 12/2011

These bags hold a lot of weight. The best thing: I always have at least one in my purse - they probably weigh less than a lipstick. I always have good intentions of using my reuseable bags (from other stores) but always manage to forget them in my car (I store them in my trunk). They also wash well.

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Great!

 

by Joy T - 12/2011

My daughter wouldn't use reusable bags until I bought her one of these. The colours are gorgeous! They are a just a little tight to fit back into the attached pouch, but I find it helps to fold rather than stuff. The fabric is lightweight and doesn't look particularly strong, but time will tell! They are certainly well made and I've used mine a lot.

The biggest problem with any resuable bags is remembering to take them with you! These are by far the most compact folding shopping bags I've ever had so there's no excuse not to keep one or two in your pocket, bag or car at all times. And the bright colours make them easy to locate in the murky depths of my handbag!

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Love These!

 

by Crystal A - 11/2011

These reusable bags are the best! They are strong and sturdy, that handles are a great length, and they're easy to stuff back into their tiny little pouch!

I keep one in my purse at all times. For hitting the mall or the grocery store, I always have this bag with me so I don't have to use plastic ones.

I bought a few for my Mom for xmas, we'll see if she loves them as much as I do!

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One of the best..

 

by yvette w - 11/2011

I love these bags. Great colors and they fold into such a compact size, I can carry 3 in my purse. I love that the fold into an attached pouch. They are great when I take to the mall or the market. They hold a good amount of items. They are also a great price.

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My favorite bags

 

by Susan D - 11/2011

I love these bags. I carry them all the time and use them for shopping, as an extra bag for purse overflow and to separate my exercise clothes from other things in my backpack. They come in great colors which is part of the fun!

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Dimensions
4" x 3" x 2" in pouch
19"H (including handles) x 16"W x 6"D unfolded

Design & Functionality
The reuseit Bluesign Workhorse has a truly innovative feature - it folds into its own mini-sack attached inside the bag. Once stuffed into its pouch, it measures only 4" x 3" x 2," easily fitting into the palm of your hand and small enough to stash in a purse or pocket, so you will always have one handy. Plus, it is impossible to lose the storage pouch, since it's attached to the bag. Weighing in at only 1.5 ounces, these lightweights perform like champs. Each bag opens into a heavy-duty, water- and mildew-resistant 19"x 16" x 6" sack and holds up to 25 lbs. With this Workhorse, you may never have to take a plastic shopping bag again.

Materials
Made from ultra-durable, Bluesign-certified rip-stop nylon.

Sustainability
Super-durable and machine-washable, this bag will get countless uses and eliminate the need for thousands of use-and-toss bags over its lifetime. All of our reusable bags are built to last, helping you save both money and natural resources.

About reuseit
reuseit is the new name of our award-winning, proprietary line of innovative reusable products (formerly Acme Bags). The line was launched in 2003 to empower society to reduce wasteful consumption of everyday disposables. All reuseit products are made from sustainable, high-performance materials and in accordance with Fair Labor/Fair Wage practices. Each one is also backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee against defects in materials or construction. To learn more about our reuseit line of products, see this article & our FAQ.

Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, drip dry

Country of Origin
Responsibly made in Taiwan