How do they work?
In one simple action the Trolley Bags system spreads out and rests on the deeper supermarket trolleys, giving you a series of open and upright bags into which you can pack and sort your shopping with both hands. The bags attach and separate via Velcro so you can transport them easily to and from the car. Watch the how-to video here.
Did you know that Trolley Bags are proven to save up to 40% of the time spent packing at the checkout? We tested Trolley Bags Original versus regular reusable bags and due to the nature of the bags being able to stay racked open and upright, the shopper could pack their items straight into these bags with both hands rather than having to hold regular bags open with one hand and pack with the other. Comparing the packing times, using Trolley bags Original, the shopper packed their items almost 40% quicker!
The first designs of Trolley Bags featured a half fabric and half mesh bottom for a more flexible bag that moulds its shape to the shopping. This design also rolls up easily for carrying and is a more breathable fabric option for your Trolley Bags.
Did you know one single-use plastic bag takes 10-20 years to decompose? Just one Trolley Bag from the set can replace up to 1000 plastic bags in its lifetime. We need to do our bit to help the climate crisis now and starting with your single-use bag consumption seems a small step, but it quickly adds up to become a big difference.
But don’t just take our word for our great they really are, read our customer reviews here and see for yourself.
How to Wash
Remove the poles, machine wash on cold and air dry.
S.Quist –
I bought these,thinking they would be the perfect shopping bag! Very disappointed! Too long and too heavy if you fill up the bag….can’t lift them out of the boot without all the shopping collapsing in a heap in the bottom of the bag, making it too awkward, resulting in it being dragged along the ground! Not practical when too much shopping is put in them, the stringy bag stretches with the weight, causing the bag to be dragged rather being lifted!!! Too long in length for anyone under 6′. Not worth the money!!!!
Robert Knapman –
Firstly I get a lot of attention when using these bags and have passed on the details for people to order them.
These bags are a great idea and I do like them.
However…
I am somewhat concerned about their long term durability though.
Already some of the bag pole handles have either broken through the fabric or the fabric has unstitched.
The handles do present a problem when loading your car as they are quite long and sometimes difficult to organise in a medium hatchback car. Maybe a collapsible or flexible pole would sort this issue.
I think I would prefer the bags to have less netting in the bottom as they seem to stretch considerably when filled with groceries particularly the largest bag. Which can get very heavy if you don’t watch what you put in it.
When rolling them up the velcro strip is not always easy to stick so they are often unrolled. I think a larger strip would sort this out.
I see you have a new shallower bag, I assume this has the same issues but less netting so less stretching?
Would I recommend them? short answer is YES!, However I would just like them to be a bit more refined as not sure of their longevity.
Vicki Lennon –
I bought a set of bags for myself, sister and mother. We had our first trial yesterday and really loved them. Combined with a certain shops ‘scan and go’ it makes shopping and the dreaded loading onto belts and repacking and getting to the car so much easier. We posted photos of our shopping experience on Facebook and have lots of requests from friends about them so the link has been posted. The certain shop we used for our shopping has also contacted my sister about them. They’re the future!
Matt Erratt –
Just following up my previous review and reading some of the other comments, yes it would be nice if there was a version that was all canvas bags as opposed to the netting, I can see why netting was used (allowing the bags to be used in different depth trollies) but they would sit better while in the boot of the car.
Length of the poles cant be really changed, unless they were extendable like a telescope, but being careful when pushing round the supper market isn’t that hard.
Matt Erratt –
I don’t normally do reviews, but felt that these bags deserved a mention…!
I have just road tested them in my local Tesco supermarket, they fit both sizes of trolley well.
Being a single person I found I didn’t need to use the large ‘Orange’ bag, so just used the other three, like some of the other comments it would be good to have the velcro straps on each bag, so if using fewer than 4 you can still roll them up and secure them together.
They caused quite an impact in the store with people coming up to me and asking where to get them (directed them to the UK website), It would be great to see them being demonstrated in store as I;m sure shopper would impulse buy…!
Back to the bags…….It would also be great if one could buy extra individual bags or even a combination of sizes rather than the supplied 4 as mentioned above being on ones own the bigger bag isn’t used, but at times the smallest one may be too small, but in general not a show stopper.
In my store I use the scan as you go and pack, so these bags are ideal to use from the moment you enter the store, they are set up in the trolley and filled as you go…!
All in all from my initial use and trial they are really great and would recommend others to get them in your trolley and be ahead of the up and coming trend…!
Mary –
I fell in LOVE with these!!!! Only problem is I’m across the pond in the States. When will you make international shipping available? Thank you very much!!!
P bishop –
Love these.once you get the hang of using smaller ones for heavy and delicate goods and big ones for lighter bulky stuff they are so useful.makes the chore of getting through check out so much quicker and easier, and you are the envy of everyone else in the queue!i tend to put bigger ones when full behind front seats on floor of car to keep them upright.
Natalie Pallier –
this is a wonderful idea and really appeals to me. However, I live in London, and like many people here, I don’t own a car and can walk to the supermarket in less than 10 minutes. It would be great to see a set of four shallower bags without the net bottoms that can be carried home by myself and my husband (two similar sized bags each). And one of the bags insulated for frozen food please!
Sarah Henman –
I only use mine occasionally now as I’m 5ft 6in and find these bags too deep to carry especially when they contain heavy objects. I don’t see the purpose of the mesh bottoms they just make the bags unstable in the car. The poles are too long to put all four bags in the boot and when empty they do need a strap to keep them rolled up. Maybe the new design should include more tasteful colours.
Steve Brown –
Lots of jealous folk trying to fumble with used carrier bags ever since they get charged for them. Plenty folk asking where to buy trolley bags.
Could do with a tie up Velcro strap but that is not making me knock the rating down !
Certainly made my life easier ;)
Thank you