Rubbermaid FG299587WHTRB Laundry Basket 2 1 Bushel Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "This is made from good quality plastic."
• "Huge capacity and very durable. Not flimsy at all."
• "It is well constructed and fits nicely at my hip."
• "It's very durable too, way more durable than the wall at the end of the stairwell."
• "This laundry basket has now lasted longer than any other laundry basket we have had. Very Tough, even with my kids jumping in and out of it."
• "This is the most durable basket I have ever purchased."
• "These are great laundry baskets, they are very sturdy."

Cons:

• "I've had two of these and that's where it'll stop. The handles break every time."
• "They've really gotten cheaper over the years--flimsier plastic overall, cheaper handles that aren't as easy to grab and break more easily."
• "Classic Bait and Switch! I don't like being misled about a product. It will last a few months, but will break with normal use."
• "Handle has broken off after half a year's normal use and now it's going in the trash."
• "But, very bad quality. We aren’t even two years in and all the handles are broken."
• "Was sick of ready laundry baskets that fell apart so I spent big on three of these Rubbermaid ones - but the handle broke within 4 months of buying."
• "These are JUNK! The handles break off, if you try to use it after that, the ragged edges snag on clothing and cause rips in laundry."

Design & Comfort

Pros:

• "The curved shape on one side makes it so much easier to carry."
• "It also has a hip curve for easy carrying, and reinforced handles."
• "Holds a lot of clothes but is easy to carry through doorways."
• "The comfortable durable handles are so comfy. They don’t cut into my hands when loaded down."
• "Overall, it feels pretty sturdy and the hip curve is a bit more comfy than a regular basket."
• "This basket was sturdy but the best part is the hip hugger."
• "With one side being curved inward, it's easier to carry also."

Cons:

• "It's too heavy. Even when it's empty, it's bulky, and when it's full, it's a chore to carry."
• "This does hug your hip as described but it's smaller than I expected height wise."
• "It's a bit smaller than I anticipated it would be, but overall it's great and does its job."
• "Solid hamper, but the XL isn’t as big as I’d hoped."
• "The skin is creased and it's working it's way into the muscle; and I can't get my keys outta my pocket and Hip Hugger is just SCRAPIN' the skin as it starts to slide..."
• "Not a very good hip hugger, it definitely cuts into my side."
• "Smaller than I had expected and the hip hugger part digs into my side and really hurts when empty."

Size & Capacity

Pros:

• "They are the perfect size for his cramped space he must deal with."
• "I needed it to fit in a small space anyways so it worked out great."
• "It can hold a lot of clothes. I've had these in the past and they last a long time."
• "This Rubbermaid laundry basket is very sturdy and holds an extra large size load of laundry."
• "This size basket is perfect. It is the right height so I can open and close the dryer door without hitting the basket."
• "It's large enough to fit a good amount of clothes but not so big that it's awkward."
• "It holds an entire machine load of laundry."

Cons:

• "The new model is substantially smaller than the old one which is very disappointing! It doesn't hold nearly the amount of laundry that the old one did."
• "This is definitely not an extra large basket. This is a medium size basket at best."
• "However, the other direction, is too long when there is laundry in it, especially wet laundry."
• "This thing is small... okay, maybe medium. It sure as heck is too small for a week's worth of laundry."
• "Was expecting a bit taller. Doesn't hold as much clothes as my previous one did."
• "Way too small! This is about half the size of a normal laundry basket, which is 2 bushels."
• "too small. i was looking for the 2.1 bushel but didn't know that until the basket arrived being too small."

Quality & Brand

Pros:

• "It's Rubbermaid so I know the extra money is worth extra longevity of the basket."
• "It is what I expect from Rubbermaid. Sturdy and serviceable. It is bigger than what I wanted, but perfect for a normal sized adult to use."
• "After having a Sterilite basket disintegrate on the first use, I went all in for a Rubbermade. this one should last decades!"
• "Spend the extra couple dollars and get a good laundry basket. You'll thank yourself later."
• "You will not find a better made clothes basket that is designed to outlast any competition."
• "For the price, you get you a great value!"
• "These baskets are the best and put Sterilite to shame. Their durability is unquestionably superior."

Cons:

• "This product is false advertising and should be removed."
• "Item shipped was sent direct from Walmart, as a Sterilite basket, smaller than described, and worth less than half what was paid. This is certainly a scam."
• "THIS IS NOT A RUBBERMAID LAUNDRY BASKET. IT IS S STERILITE BRAND THAT CAME FROM WALMART;NOT FROM AMAZON, FROM A THIRD PARTY—WALMART!!!!"
• "That said, I want to tell you that it is not Rubbermaid."
• "While the item sent looked very similar to the picture and an actual rubbermaid laundry basket, it was not a rubbermaid laundry basket."
• "The pictures for this product are misleading. There are several pictures showing quantity 2 of this item. I was disappointed today when I only received one."
• "Don't buy from this company! They use bait-and-switch tactics."

Value & Price

Pros:

• "Great Seller and a great price."
• "For the price it's definitely worth it and actually looks and feels more expensive."
• "Nice and sturdy. Seem well made and the price was great."
• "Love this laundry basket - just the right size to hold a full load of clothes, towels, or sheets and very easy to carry. Price point was great!"
• "Great basket at a great price."
• "The handles are comfortable and the price is fair for the quality."
• "I ordered this laundry basket based on the price discount. It appears to be an incredible value marked down from $80 to $20."

Cons:

• "$37.50 for a plastic laundry basket? Okay, must be high quality and will last years. Nope."
• "$80 is the list price? Says who? I've seen this product in 17 different department stores, and not one charged more than $20 for it."
• "Ok.. I'm sorry but $ 19 for a 7 dollar basket at Home Depot?"
• "I purchased this same basket in 2016 for $16. Now it’s doubled in price. Yikes!"
• "This Rubbermaid product is bigger, heavier an bulkier than expected. It's pricy as well. I am very sorry I purchased it."
• "Too expensive @ $33+ for the value and should be $15-$20 at most."
• "It's so flimsy, I'm afraid that if it falls, it'll break."