Product Description:
An unexpected elegance by Adhemas Batista. Made with 95-percent recycled woven polypropylene, a roomy exterior pocket and shoulder length straps. 15-inch w by 11-inch h by 6-1/4-inch d. The PERFECT airplane carry-on bag. Just right for shoving in the overhead compartment or stowing easily under the seat in front of you. Good for using on the ground too.
Product Details:
- Long and strong in the shoulder strap department
- Toothy and happy in the zipper department
- Water proof and easy to clean
- 1-Percent of the sale of this shoulder tote will support the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy
Customer Reviews:
A good tote, but there are two different sizes listed here. By bibliomom
At the time of this review, there are two distinct totes listed on this page. The Blue Q website lists them as "tote" and "shoulder tote". The "tote" is 8.5"w x 10.5"h x 4"d and is sort of an oversize lunch bag with straps at the top. The "shoulder tote" is 15"w x11"h x 6.25"d, has a chunky zipper on top, a small pocket on the front, straps that are sewn down the sides and under the bottom, and is shaped like a (very) small suitcase.
In short, the only thing these bags have in common is the brand and the materials - which might explain some of the "so roomy"/"much smaller than I expected" reviews. I can't believe Amazon only lists the size for the large bag. But then again, I can't believe they have them both listed on the same page without differentiating them.
Now on to the review. We've had the Marshall the Marshmallow (shoulder tote) bag for almost a year and it's been surprisingly handy. We use it for weekly swim lessons and it's been great: relatively water proof for when my daughter drags it through the shower, big enough zipper to get towels in and out, and easily identifiable amid a giant pile of kids' bags. It's starting to look a little worn, but chlorine ruins everything. It's also a good beach bag, though not really big enough for the whole family.
The design is colorful and fun (well, except for the slight creepiness of an anthropomorphized marshmallow roasting other anthropomorphized marshmallows) with a sort of kitschy Japanese/Retro look. Various extended family members keep trying to steal it - it's that cute and handy.
It's reasonably sturdy - for a woven polypropylene bag. Good for sleepovers or any other activity that requires a change of clothes (yoga class). I wouldn't fill it with library books or cans and expect it to hold.
4/5 stars because ultimately, it's still a plastic bag that's made in China. Yes, it's 95% post consumer waste and they donate 1%, but you're still paying $15 for a cute design.Tote tends to be a bit 'noisy' By CathyS
First off, i DO really like this tote. The size. The pattern. The fact it's from recycled material. BUT....
Because it's from recycled plastic, it is a bit 'noisy'. Crunchy is the best way i can describe it. I bought it to use as a carry on when i go on a trip next month. Will stash some munchies in there along with a small purse and magazines. I'm sure everyone sitting in my area on the plane will know every time I get into it because of it's 'crunchiness'. (I don't know what other adjective to use to describe it)
Also, the zipper is wide and plastic. It is a bit difficult to zip and unzip. That may be because of the stiffness of the plastic, not really a big deal to me.
Overall, I'm pleased with the tote.Love, love, love these totes! By Diane
Okay - they are expensive but they are 1) beautiful to look upon; 2) great ice-breaker in a crowd as sooner or later someone will ask about that "very cool bag" when we are stuck in an airport or in line at the store; 3) they hold a lot of heavy stuff without stress on the bag handles or the bag bottom. The bags are good quality, fantastic colors and fold up small and lightweight for that extra bag you need when shopping or traveling. I even checked one as luggage when returning from a recent trip to Italy full of dirty laundry so I could pack my purchases in my carry-on bag. Very sturdy material.
I purchased several of the Blue totes in different styles, sizes and colors, with some to use as grocery/shopping bags and others as birthday gift bags for friends; so far everyone loves the bag as much as the gift inside. Our city in CA allocates a charge for plastic grocery bags; my Blue will pay for itself after 30 trips to the grocery store this year.
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