I was so glad when I got the chance through Buzz Cooperative to review the Joey Totes. I’ve actually have bought a number of cloth reusable bags. You know the ones that hang by the check out and are $.99 – $1.49. Sure it’s all great but you know what- it’s hard to remember them!
The typical cloth reusable bags don’t fit in my purse or diaper bag. Managing three kids while shopping- I don’t have extra hands to carry the bags either. Joey Totes solves this problem.
I’m loving the Joey Totes as they are great sizes – I got one large tote and two smaller ones. The large tote I actually filled up with spare clothes, diapers, wipes, toys, snacks, etc. to send with my husband when he took all three boys to his niece’s house for the day. The bags squish down into their own carry pouch and can honestly fit into my clutch! So it’s really easy to stick these bags in random places so you’ll always have one.
Another wonderful feature of these is that they are simple. Not only is the overall design of the windbreaker type material simple but there is only one simple logo on the bag. No chain store logo, no huge design…so you can use these in any store and not feel weird or disloyal. I also used these when I went to the mall. Since they have a simple design I was able to have the clerk bag my items into the Joey Totes instead of using their paper bag. I didn’t have that “oh this is just for groceries cause it has a grocery store logo on it” feeling either!
One thing that I don’t like about the Joey Totes actually has nothing to do with the product itself but the pictures used on their website. I really do not agree with them showing a baby laying on plastic bags or a young toddler actually in a bag as someone is holding it.
To me that’s just poor marketing. I totally understand them promoting it as cute and strong- but there could have been another way of doing this.
All in all- I really love these bags and have been honestly able to remember the bags much better then the standard cloth bags.
Product Name: Joey Totes
Where to Buy: Joey Store
Product Contents: Joey Set – 1 Big Joey 2 Small Joey
Manufacturers Description:
The more we thought through the problem, the more things we realized what we needed our bags to do:
- We needed more than one or two bags to carry our stuff, otherwise we went home with more plastic bags
- We needed a large bag that we could carry on our shoulder and one or two small bags that we could hand carry
- We needed the set of bags to easily stow into one small unit
- I wanted the bags to be washable
- I wanted bags that I wouldn’t feel awkward using in the mall as well as in the grocery
- And we definitely wanted a bag that would last!
D&G Rating: 4 giggles out of 5
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I like that the bags are washable.
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Joey Totes are made from a material commonly used in outdoor apparel called ripstop Nylon. Each bag is reinforced with double-folded handles that are tough enough to carry 40 lbs. and will last for years.
They are made from a commonly used outdoor material called riptorn nylon.
I love that they’re made of ripstop nylon!
I love that when you are ready to replace they will recycle them for you.
They are tough enought to carry 40 pounds! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
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I signed up to follow on twitter – my username is justicecw. thanks!
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
I love that they have a 1 year warranty. lezanac@yahoo.com
I learned that they can carry up to 40 lbs and will last for a long time.!
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I learned that the totes can fold up into each other and you can carry numerous totes in one pouch!
Yes, this is a great point! Many do not get that you can “shove” them all into the one main tote!
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I learned that they are washable.
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each bag is reinforced with double folded handles that are tough enough to carry 40 lbs
I like that using these bagss eliminates the use of thousands of disposable bags over its lifetime.
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I love that they will recycle the bags for you…what an inventive company!
I learned they can carry up to to 40 lbs and that they are made out of ripstop nylon.
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Washable, and strong.
I learned that they are an American Company located in Annapolis MD.
Love how strong and that they are washable… wash ablity is very important to me because I dislike putting clean food into dirty bags.. yuck yuck yuck
Love the fact that the young couple who own this business actually know what they are talking about. The husband worked in forestry, and she is an environmental planner. Also the fact that the product does not destroy trees or any natural product, but uses rip-stop nylon (which is practically indestructible)pretty much guarantees that they will last forever! I think that I know what I’ll be buying for friends and family….Joey Totes!
I found out that All Joey Totes come with a 1 year limited warranty against material defects and manufacturing of each bag.
They can carry 40 lbs
they can hold so much weight! 40 pounds?! and they are able to be washed which is fantastic.
Joey Totes are made from a material commonly used in outdoor apparel called ripstop Nylon. Also, the handles are strong enough to hold up to 40 pounds. That’s a lot of cabbage!
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When you need to replace your Joey Totes, the company
will recycle them for you.
Joey Totes are made from a material commonly used in outdoor apparel called rip-stop Nylon. Each bag is reinforced with double-folded handles that are tough enough to carry 40 lbs. and will last for years. Thanks for a great giveaway and the chance to win!!
I think it’ really sad that less than 4% of all plastic bags are recycled. That’s a good indicator that stores need to stop handing out plastic bags.
I really like how they’ve designed the totes to tuck inside their own pouches which are hidden inside. It’s so much more convenient than stuffing it into another carrier. Plus each tote is designed to carry more than one tote! Extra convenience!
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I learned how durable the bags are. This would be really nice since my Home Depot and Food Lion reusable bags didn’t last long. What good are reusable bags if you have to throw them out after a few uses??
I learned that Joey Totes are durable. They are maade from ripstop Nylon, commonly used in outdoor apparel. Each bag is reinforced with double-folded handles that are tough enough to carry 40 lbs and will last for years.
I like that they are washable. I have some reusable shopping bags from local grocers, but they are plastic stitched together with a strap handle. So I never put anything fresh or cold in them.
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