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The Large Zip-Top Shop Bag

$73.00

Ultra-lightweight reusable shopping bag with padded handles and a zippered top.

27 liters / 1650 cu. in.

Canary 1000 Cordura
Beaver Camo 1000d Texturized Nylon
Mayura 1000 Cordura

Description

Super light but doesn’t sacrifice comfort: the padded handles, dare we say, rock. Folds up small. Zips securely at the top.

Here are some key facts about the Large Zip-Top Shop Bag. Read below for the full scoop.

 

 

Way back when, we received this request: “Can you please, please, please make a reusable grocery bag? Yes, I already have ones that I've been given for free or bought for cheap at the store. The trouble is that the thin straps dig into my hands and shoulders and the bags themselves wear out pretty quickly. I want a Tom Bihn grocery bag." – K.M.

How could we refuse? The bag that Tom designed as a result — the Original Shop Bag — has been one of our most popular designs for the last decade. People use the Original Shop Bag as a lunch bag, personal carry-on bag, every day carry tote, all around hauler, and, yes, as a reusable grocery bag.

Over the years, we received feedback from folks who asked if we could add a zipper closure to the Original Shop Bag—particularly from those who used it as a personal carry-on bag, everyday carry tote, or lunch bag that would get stuffed into a locker or cubby. Darcy, who often carries an Original Small Shop Bag as her EDC, finally convinced Tom and Nik to tackle the project of adding a zipper to the Shop Bag.

Seems simple enough, right? Just add a zipper to an open-top tote bag so you can zip it shut. However, a zipper has a beginning and an ending that must be engineered into the design. If that’s not carefully thought out, the zipper can constrict the size and utility of the very opening you’re trying to close.

We think we’ve managed to nuance these conflicting realities quite well in our Zip-Top Shop Bags. The zipper is longer than necessary, and thus does not reduce the effective size of the opening. The fabric we added to the top of the bag on either side of the zipper (which allows you to close the bag even when it's chock-full) graciously drops away from the opening when unzipped, and in doing so doesn’t encumber access to your stuff. And there you have it.

One of the things you’ll notice first about the Zip-Top Shop Bag is that it has comfortable, PORON® padded handles that will never break down or lose their padding. These padded handles prevent that awful hand-slicing experience of traditional non-padded fabric handles, and they're extra comfortable on your shoulder. The handles have been designed to be an ideal length that will allow most folks to wear the bag over their shoulder or carry it in their hand.

It’s a sturdy enough tote to hold beer, wine, canned goods, and other heavy items, but we wanted the bag itself to be light—something you can carry with you everywhere just in case you were stopping by the store. That's why we make the bag out of our ultralight 200 denier Halcyon ripstop fabric (made in Japan). Even though it's light in weight, it's also a tough fabric. Because the Halcyon fabric lacks the stiffness of our other heavier-weight fabrics, we've piped the seams with the same stiff plastic material that's used on hat brims, and which we cover with 400 denier pack cloth. This gives the Zip-Top Shop Bag enough body to stand up while you are filling it, and the structure the piping provides also keeps the bag looking smart.

The inside of the Large Zip-Top Shop Bag has two deep, open-top pockets designed for items like bottles of wine or juice. The pockets are contoured and pleated so they have volume enough for even a 24 fluid ounce mineral water bottle.

The Zip-Top Shop Bags are easy to clean—they resist dirt and water rolls right off. You probably won't need to wash it that often, but if you do, put it in the kitchen sink with a little bit of mild dish soap. Rinse it out, shake off the excess water, and hang it up on a clothesline or over a doorknob to dry.

Materials

Specs

Dimensions

15" (w) x 13.4" (h) x 11.8" (d) / 380 (w) x 340 (h) x 300 (d) mm
Handle Length: 22" / 560 mm

Weight

1000d Cordura: 13.5oz / 380 grams
210d Ballistic: 10.9 oz / 310 grams
210 Cerylon: 8.5 oz / 240 grams

Volume

27 liters / 1650 cu. in.

Total O-Rings

2 (2 in the main compartment)

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 44 reviews
100%would recommend this product
44 reviews
  • Jesse B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Unique, Good Storage Size, Durable
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Unique, Good Storage Size, Durable
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5-star(ish)

    Honestly, the only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it would have been really useful to include hooks to attach a shoulder strap, and seems like an odd omission. I added them myself, and it's really made the bag a 5-star tote / hauler.

  • Sara B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, Good Storage Size
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, Good Storage Size
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Almost perfect work bag

    This hold everything I need on a daily basis for work and I love it. The only reason that I deducted a star is that I feel the straps need to be longer by a few inches.

  • Beau C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Compact, Great Gift
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Compact, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very Handy!

    Folds/Rolls up nicely, so it can be kept tucked away in the car when I need it. Side pockets help separate things when needed and don’t get in the way when not. Zipper fully closes even when packed to the brim. Nice cushioned handles, too. Very handy.

  • Teague C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Comfortable
    4 months ago
    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Comfortable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect shopping bag!

    This was perfect we got redblend, it's comfy to carry and keeps everything inside. The side pockets are nice for holding a bottle.

  • Marianne T.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Finishings, Great Gift
    9 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Finishings, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Attractive & quality tote

    Can be used as an everyday or travel bag. Extremely well made.

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Sewn in Seattle

Our bags are designed and sewn right here in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

That allows us to be control freaks in the best way possible; we have direct control and oversight of the quality of our materials, our products, and the jobs and working environment that we help create. It also offers us a unique spontaneity: when we have an idea for a new product or accessory, we can design it, figure out how to build it, add it to our website and be ready to ship it out our front door all within just a few weeks. How cool is that?

Intrigued? You can find out more about the unusual way we do business on our Company Philosophy page.

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If something goes wrong and it's our fault, we'll fix it for free. Repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to other things that are not our fault will be performed, when possible, at a reasonable charge right here in our Seattle factory where your bag was made. Defects in materials or workmanship are uncommon and almost always evident while the product is still new. Keep in mind that bags and packs are often subject to extreme wear in everyday use: do not expect them to last forever. Only true love lasts forever! You can expect a TOM BIHN product to give years and years of hard service.

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