Bought these to supplement my growing supply of reusables....I have many of the freebie, typical fold-up, boxy, grocery bags from various stores, but they aren't washable, so I have been looking for alternatives. These Waste-less bags are, so far, my favorite. I also have some flip and tumble reusable bags, which are also GREAT, but don't hold quite as much as these -- though I prefer the longer handles on the Flip and Tumble bags, the handles on the Waste-less Bags are sufficient to sling over my shoulder as long as they aren't filled to capacity. The fabric is light-weight but strong, and they conveniently fold up, literally, to pocket size with a nice little velcro strap to secure them. I keep a couple in my purse and also in my diaper bag...wouldn't leave home without them. For an idea of size and capacity -- I fit 5 boxes of frozen waffles and a 3 lb. bag of fruit in a single bag today. LOVE these. The price is right, so why not?
Update, post washing (2/15/11):
OK, what started off as a 5 star review has to drop to a 4. I just washed one of the black and one of the magenta bags for the first time after they fell in a puddle of mud in my garage. They washed completely clean and remain as functional as ever, but the green design on the black bag COMPLETELY disappeared in the wash. Well, to say it "disappeared" is not entirely correct. It showed up on the rest of my laundry as little green flecks and pieces. Shoot. Ah well, nothing's perfect...and like I said, I still love these for the functionality. It's the cheap decorating that loses them a star.