Are the bag's sides/walls sturdy? Do they hold up on their own?
1571468
They are a heavy canvas but still calapsable. It is a great bag, I love mine although it is slightly smaller then stated in the discription.
1571469
No- they do not hold up on their own- there is no lock up mechanism. It is a quality bag, holds a lot butthe items in the bag support it or just the gravity of carrying it- when the bag is sat down and items comes out of it- the bag collapses which is very annoying. I bought a smaller European market/grocery tote that has the lock mechanism- it is smaller and was double this price. This bag is easy to pack in a suitcase since it collapse flat- so it was perfect for taking on vacation as a beach bag- but to use it daily at home- the collapsing sides make it a challenge.
1571470
The walls on the bag are sturdy, but you can fold the bag down into a flat rectangle. So while they are strong, they are not stiff. They wouldn't stand-up on their own. Hope this helps.
1571471
No- they do not hold up on their own- there is no lock up mechanism. It is a quality bag, holds a lot but the items in the bag support it or just the gravity of carrying it- when the bag is sat down and items comes out of it- the bag collapses which is very annoying. I bought a smaller European market/grocery tote that has the lock mechanism- it is smaller and was double this price. This bag is easy to pack in a suitcase since it collapse flat- so it was perfect for taking on vacation as a beach bag- but to use it daily at home- the collapsing sides make it a challenge.
1571472
Absolutely. I use this bag multiple times a day filled with toys, binder, books, etc. in and out of my car and into client's homes. Holds up well and handles the weight and the bulky items I use. Fabulous product.
1098930
It will stand up on it's own when empty. However it will fall over if bumped. It is very lightweight, butvnot flimsy. I have 2 if these bags and I use one every day for work.
2100855
The bag is a heavy-ish material and it can stand up empty. That said, its not very heavy so it will tip over or lose its shape if you are putting in big branches or lopsided items.
2139541
They are as strong as they say they are and remarkably tough. As long as the total rock weight is within the stated limit, the bags will hold up. I would be concerned how you plan to tote the bags though as they are designed to be filled while on the ground and then picked up by a waste management truck.
432285
Yes, they are a very heavy type of plastic that can handle it. The clothes may get a little wrinkled from sucking the air out of the bag, but careful packing should allieviate much of that.
2269037
The sides are the same soft material but there are rods within the edges and a divider between the compartments so when you unfold it it is sturdy
944132
Yes, side walls and all. Went up easy and when tied down has survived several heavy wind storms. I leaked from several pin holes from day one so i put a tarp over and it has been dry as a bone. i have had it up for close to a year and use it as a finishing room for furniture for a remodeling project. Great value for the money.
207985
I have only had this for 5 months and only used it once, so the bag is still in really good condition. The bottom of the bag is sturdy because it is reinforced with another layer of materials.
2279780
I've had one for about 8months now and the sides have never caved it. It is very sturdy and I love it!!!
1252052
I started using mine almost 9 months ago and I use it pretty consistently. It has held up fairly well, however, I've noticed the the loops on the handles attached to the bag are starting to tear. I also attach it to my stroller frequently so that might be why. Overall, it is in good shape still.
977318
No they are pretty sturdy. You can always lay a bag or weight on the base of the stand.
2204417
The sides aren't sturdy enough for stacking...they're fabric. That said, the cushioning is very good. In a stable setting with reasonable care to the weight inside. I have my china in them & several are stacked but they don't get moved much, if at all & the heavier stuff is on the bottom. When I take them out of storage, I do take them out separately.
306821
The snaps are surprisingly rigid. As long as you have them completey closed they will remain closed. I have used this bag for over a year now and have never had any issues.
47694
They are pretty sturdy. We've had ours for a while now and they haven't even sank in the middle like a lot of rollaway beds do. (If that helps any.)
1847665
Yes, they are sturdy. All of mine are filled with dirt and I move them - carefully- by using the handles.
1164177
I've loaded mine down with toiletries and they seem to handle it fine. I would say that if you plan on high usage, they may not stand up over time with too much wieght loaded into them.
387853
Yes, they are really sturdy. The mesh is a metal mesh, not a flimsy nylon one.