I loved these bags so much that I contacted Re-Pack, who has graciously agreed to host a giveaway. One lucky winner will receive 3 Re-Pack bags, one small, one medium, and one large.
I picked out two small (snack sized) and two medium (sandwich sized) bags in different colors and patterns...
I can fit two whole sandwiches in one of the medium bags, and they are also perfect for a family-size snack on a picnic.
A small bag holds enough snack stuff for both of my kids to share on an outing. I like to fill it up with crackers, goldfish, cucumber slices, or apple slices!
I also enjoy keeping one of the small bags in my purse full of nuts. Its a great snack for me when I'm on the go.
While they are not water-proof, they are water resistant (and mold and mildew resistant!). I will put my phone, sunglasses, etc in one to keep things together when we are at the pool.
I turn them inside out and stick them in the top rack of my dishwasher. They need time to dry afterwards, but it beats having to wash them by hand!
I love that I've cut out plastic baggie/Ziplock bag usage down to next to nothing. I always felt like it was such a waste to use a plastic bag for something that wasn't messy, and with my husband taking lunch every day to work, he could easily use 4-5 a day. It would be crazy if my kids were in school too...talk about a ton of extra trash.
I also save money not buying individual snack bags. It takes relatively little extra effort to grab a handful of something and toss it in one of these bags for a picnic. Plus, since these are sturdy, it gives my kids a lot more to hang on to than a plastic bag. We've had a lot less dropped snacks since using these bags.
The downside to these is that they are fairly pricey. A small bag is $5.95, a medium $6.95, a large $7.95, and a gallon bag is $9.95. You can get free shipping when you purchase 6 bags right now. I found these prices to be only slightly higher than the velcro snack bags I was looking at on Etsy, and now that I own some, I am planning to add more to our collection at some point.
Win It!
For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post telling me which print Re-Pack bags you would pick if you win. I've been eyeing up the tie-dye print right now. Its seasonal, so I imagine that it will no longer be available as summer winds down. When you comment make sure that your email address is enabled in your blogger profile or leave it in your comment. I need to be able to get in touch with you if you are the winner!
The giveaway will run through midnight on Friday (August 8), at which point a random commenter will be chosen to win the Re-Pack 3-count of bags.
Disclosure: I purchased my own Re-Pack bags and was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
When I saw these bags at your house, I loved them! They are so nicely made, and great designs! I might go with the tye-dye, but the bamboo are cute, or the black and white paisley, and are not so summery.
ReplyDeleteI really like the black and white paisley, but other than that I would probably go with a solid color like green. These bags are fantastic... we are moving towards less waste as a family and have cut out using paper towels, and use glass for storage and eco friendly beverage containers. These look like a great way to cut down on plastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the bamboo print! Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI love these! I have been wanting to get some, but I've never seen the zippered ones, what a great idea. I, of course, love the pink Hawaiian ones!
ReplyDeleteI really like the bamboo and the black and white paisley. They're gender neutral but still pretty. Hoping to win!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Pinterest and I'm so excited! I have been wanting to find some reusable bags to cut down on waste and these are perfect! Now I have a fun new blog to follow, thanks! I love the blue and pink Hawaiian prints, but the bamboo are great too.
ReplyDeleteMy email is bridgettw@myway.com
I like the bamboo print. So pretty. I would love these for the kids lunches- I'm going to be packing three for school this year! Yikes!!
ReplyDeleteThese look great, I like the blue with white flowers, but any would be great, I usally pack lunch for work. I think they would be great for packing veggies and snacks instead of using plastic containers which are bulky. Thanks for the giveaway. paparica5@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI like the blue print. These look like great little bags and would cut down on my use of plastic sandwich bags significantly. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI can think of so many uses for these.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the brown & green print( I think, I can't see it very well)
I like the Bamboo Print and the Camo print! KLKreidler@yahoo.com Thanks for the giveaway! :o)
ReplyDeleteI like the hot pink Hawaiian print. So cute.
ReplyDeleteI totally love these!! I would absolutely get the tye-dyed one. Or the bamboo one. Or... all of them?? LOL. Can't decide. Love them all. Vawaters@gmail.com :)
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Both blue
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to own the bamboo style of bags and that they go in the dishwasher makes it even more appealing. I'm always looking for ways to cut down on waste and would love a chance to try them out.
ReplyDeleteI love the one called blue print. I've been wanting to try these for a while but have been hesitant. I love the ones I use for diapers but wasn't sure how it would turn out with food. So glad to hear you like them!
ReplyDeleteI can see using these all the time too! I'd love to get the black and white paisley or the camo
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white paisley! It's really cute. A friend of mine has some of these and uses them all the time!
ReplyDeleteI have been considering these bags! I am loving the tie-dye print as well. Great giveaway...thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are such a great idea! This is the first time I've seen something like it. I like the bamboo one.
ReplyDeleteWould be wonderful to use for packing lunches and snacks. Ilike the paisley, black/ white.
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What a fantastic product! I like the Black and White Paisley, but since I would be using them for my boys, I'd probably buy the camo print.
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I think they all look great. If I were to win, I would love one of the sandwich bags because I could see myself using it often. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI like the black and white print.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why I haven't ever participated in your giveaways before..but I'd choose the green and blue bamboo! So cute! Would work great for my lunches at work :)
ReplyDeleteThey are all cute, but I like the blue Hawaiian one. My email lkfletcherthompson@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, BA. I'll have to get some of these.
They are really cute, and i love the Hawaiian print. My husband and I bring our lunch everyday and even though we try to reuse our plastic bags, after a while they do go bad. We are really into recycling and reducing our footprint and these bags would definitely help in our efforts. I didn't even know things like this existed! Very cool idea. If I win, I'd like the brown-green leaf ones. My email is m.gathright@umiami.edu
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