Customer Reviews

Rubbermaid 3P2600 Tree and Lawn Ornament Keeper

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

I found this tree keeper bag to be a great improvement over trying to use the original box. Only one minor negative observation - the metal parts of the tree can poke through the bag. I bag didn't tear at all though so this is only a minor issue. Otherwise I would recommend this product to anyone. In fact, my Mom is ordering one for herself.

No product leaves its packaging - never to return - like an artificial Christmas tree. By its expansive nature, it never compacts back to that original size. We've tried taping the box flaps up to make the box bigger and sealing it with a taped on garbage bag and other strategies to store this cumbersome item. But with the Rubbermaid storage bag, the problem is solved. This easily accommodates the tree and even extra items such as wreaths and holly trim. Then it pops into an attic, storage room or closet until the next holiday season.
I know it's only a heavy-duty vinyl bag, but it really is great for this pesky problem. You won't be disappointed.

UPDATE December 2009: Well, after several years, this wonderful product still does the job! We just dragged the thing down from the attic over the weekend, opened it up and the tree (I guess I should call it "tree," since it is artificial) was just as we packed it. Took only a few minutes to get it back together.

I hate to wax hyperbolic about this storage bag, but it really is rare to find a product that does what it is supposed to, does it well, and is built well enough to last for years. Great job, Rubbermaid!

This storage bag for artificial trees is great. It has nice sturdy handles and retains its shape. It can also take a very large artificial tree.

This bag was so much easier than a box, and no tape needed, as in years past. You don't have to fold the limbs up as much. I didn't have to take apart the middle and top section of my tree. It fit my 7 1/2" tree very easily in two sections. It seems nice and tough, and no tears were created in transporting it to my garage. I wrapped a washcloth around the bottom of the tree, since my plugs are missing, and wrapped it with a rubber-band. I don't think it is at risk of poking through the tough bag, and it looks like it will hold up for years to come. The handles were touch enough for transporting.

It set up against my wall the long way up and down quite nicely, with no problems. The zipper zips both ways which is a nice little feature for slipping things into the bag. I had no problem fitting the stand into the bag.

Not of the quality of a Rubbermaid product(so I thought). First time we used it one of the handles came off and the stitching around the zipper raveled. Material light-weight. Would probably rip if you put anything heavy. We used it for Christmas Garland - which was not! Would not recommend this product.

Be careful not to let the tree branch edges poke through the bag. We have a seven foot tree that fit into this bag just right.

I would highly recommend this item to anyone interested in a good quality, heavy-duty bag. We will be using this item to store life-size cloth puppets instead of a Christmas tree. Nevertheless, the recommendation stands for whatever use you may put the item to. It is of exceptional quality!

This bag cannot handle the weight of 6 foot artificial Christmas tree. Sure, the tree fits into the bag perfectly. But after carrying the bag a short distance, the fabric handles tore away from the bag, leaving holes in the bag. Without handles, this bag is practically impossible to move.

Rubbermaid could fix this problem by having the handle fabric wrap all the way under the bag.

Don't buy this unless you're filling it with cotton balls, helium balloons, or packing peanuts. It cannot carry heavy items like a fake tree.

The bag ripped at the zipper once the tree was nicely packed. Once i picked it up with the handles...RIPPED! I thought Rubbermaid would have made it stronger to hold christmas trees.

Ordered this from Amazon and received it today. Also purchased a 7.5' tree (after christmas sale at sams club) and put it in the bag. Tree fit easily into the bag, bag zipped up easily. Bag appears to be about 60-70%% full with my tree. Picked the bag up with both handles, and one handle immediately ripped from the bag, even before I got the bag off of the ground. Surprisingly, other handle is intact, and is able to support weight of tree alone, but you can't carry the bag with one handle, too unwieldy, and I expect 2nd handle to tear from bag if I use it this way.