VENO Reinforced Foldable Heavy Duty Alternative Reviews Summary

Durability

Pros:

• "These babies are super durable. I’ve slammed them every which way, and dragged them on concrete, carpet, and wood floors and they’re still pristine."
• "These bags are durable, have a good zipper system, can hold a lot of items even big ones, and appear to be made well enough to last a long while with normal usage."
• "They are absolutely HUGE and strong... believe me, I filled them to the brim."
• "They held way more than I was expecting without feeling like they'd break."
• "They are sturdy and the zippers are strong."
• "They are very strong with lots of room."
• "They are surprisingly sturdy, I have been very tough on the ones I purchased first and over a long period of time and have had only one small tear."

Cons:

• "Some of the pockets for labels have started to tear away along at least one side seam."
• "Some of the other seams have also started to split."
• "I did overstuff one with heavy items and the handles did tear a little as I was carrying it."
• "The zippers on the first two bags we used failed before the bags were even zipped shut."
• "One of the side handles stitching ripped as soon as I picked up the bag."
• "Several had the zipper either not sewn along side or torn before I could use it."
• "The storage location where my camping gear goes gets a lot of sunlight, and after only a few months, the bags have disintegrated where the sun hits them."

Storage and Portability

Pros:

• "Once empty, we were able to fold them put it in a drawer."
• "Feel confident I can use for long term storage and I was able to re-fold the empty bags for next move."
• "Great for moving items of various sizes since the bag expands, and has handles making it easy to carry."
• "Large enough to hold multiple quilts, bedspreads, off season clothes and stuffed animals."
• "These gray bags were deeper than the other moving bags I bought off eBay."
• "Even fully packed, they were also still easy to carry."
• "They can collapse and fold up nicely when you're done."

Cons:

• "That being said, take caution not to over-pack."
• "They are unwieldy/time consuming to fold and unfold because of the semi rigid material (when you use them they get creases and then never fold flat again)."
• "Plastic bins would be better, because after awhile these bags won't stack up, they'll lean all over and not look neat."
• "These bags are useless...you can't stack them once filled unless they are filled with soft items."
• "These DO NOT stand up as advertised."
• "Only thing that isn’t super convenient is they do not stack well."
• "I was a little disappointed that there are no stabilizing liners on the inside of each bag…it can become difficult to pack or store items that need structure."

Design and Aesthetics

Pros:

• "I purchased the gray colored ones and they are very nice looking."
• "They're an efficient box shape, not round on the bottom/ends like those big IKEA bags."
• "They also appear pretty water-proof and stylish in their design."
• "Love the large size for schlepping clothes to the laundromat and the shiny navy blue color is really pretty."
• "Love the design."
• "The handles wrap around the outside of the bag providing a little more support."
• "They are clear which is great, sturdy and the zipper is heavy enough."

Cons:

• "Bags are translucent, not clear. Contents are not easily recognized."
• "Please be aware that these bags are not water proof. They are not sealed completely and I only know this when a bag packed with winter coats got rained on and everything was damp when I opened the bag."
• "The plastic itself is waterproof... until it is sewn through."
• "Not waterproof at all which was disappointing since that’s the only reason I purchased to give our blankets the extra protection in our storage."
• "These are not woven canvas material like what it appears in the photo."
• "I really like the bags but one came with a hole so I wasn’t able to use it since it was significantly big."
• "I had the misfortune to load all my clothes and bedding onto an open-top trailer just as a downpour of rain occurred... When I unpacked the bags, the clothes on the bottom of them were all damp, if not almost wet."

Utility and Versatility

Pros:

• "I can see these as incredibly useful for college, moving, camping, beach trips, etc."
• "These bags can be used for many purposes."
• "I love these so much! I bought them to use for my craft shows."
• "These made great containers for storing items."
• "This could easily be an everyday tote also for things like groceries, kids sports and extracurricular activities, a day at the beach, camping, and of course, moving."
• "They are high-quality, durable, and maintain their shape...so much so, that they can even be stacked."
• "They are huge and I love being able to see through them."

Cons:

• "I am starting to be annoyed by how unwieldy these can get to be, and by the splitting seams from wear and tear."
• "Do I need moving bags for my clothes to put in suv going to be transported to North Carolina for a move and not one bag out of four is the zipper working."
• "Airlines are not going to allow this bag as carry on, as max for most airlines is about 45 linear inches, and if you stuff this completely full it is not going to fit in an overhead bin."
• "The problem I didn't consider is there is no backbone to the bags so it will be extremely difficult to stack with odd size things in them."
• "These served their purpose as to what I got them for but I don’t think I would purchase again as they didn’t seem all that sturdy if you’re filling them up with a lot."
• "They were almost perfect! They were a little bit too big, because when packed full enough that they do not collapse, they were too heavy for a woman to carry easily."
• "If I need to replace them I might get something different, maybe a little smaller and maybe a more breathable or more attractive material, but I’m not sure."