Reusable Snack Bags: Re-pac Bags

Recently, a reader (and friend) alerted me to a line of reusable snack bags called Re-pac Bags.

{Thanks, Katie B!}

As a part of My Ongoing Household Detox Resolution, I am always testing out new products and trying new ways to avoid toxins in our home.

So I was delighted when Re-pac Bags sent me a set of four bags–each in a different size–to review for you here at Yankee Homestead.

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This is the set I received for review: small, medium, large and gallon.

I’ll share a more detailed review below, but here’s the bottom line:

I love them! 

Pros: What I Love about Re-pac Bags

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Some of our other brands of reusable bags have velcro closures, which has proven to be problematic.  Velcro snags clothes!  It’s also very loud to open, which can be troublesome in certain situations.

2. Easy to Care For:  These bags are a snap to wash.  

I just toss them in the washing machine, and hang them over a hook to dry.  The fabric is very stain-resistant, which is perfect for a busy family.

3. Colors:  Stain resistant and husband-approved.

Some of our other bags have absolutely adorable designs and prints, but most of them involve a white background which can show stains.

Re-pac Bags come in a variety of solid colors, with a few prints to choose from–none of which have white backgrounds.  This is a plus for me!

Our bags are “Wasabi Green” and have held up extremely well–no discoloring at all!  Additionally, Mr. Native Texan prefers these bags due to their non-girly, non-childish, solid green color. 🙂

4. Lifetime Warranty:  Re-pac wants their customers to be happy.

Check out the warranty here: Re-pac Bags Lifetime Warranty.

Cons: (I Could Find Only One)

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Because the zipper is not located on the top seam of the bag, but is about an inch or two down from that seam, it can sometimes be tricky to dump out the contents of the bag.

Does that make sense?

Sometimes the boys leave some snack in their bags, and I have to empty them out.  So, because the zipper placement creates a bit of a pocket when the bag is turned upside down, some pieces of food usually get caught in that part and I have to sort of jiggle them out, or force that part of the bag inside out.

Our other bags avoid this (minor) problem with a zipper on the top seam, or a top flap that lays flat when opened.  Again, I don’t think it’s a big deal.

All in all, Re-pac Bags have passed our Yankee Homestead tests with flying colors.  We love our set, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to you.

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Gallon-sized Re-pac Bag filled with Stovetop Popcorn for our trip to the beach.

A few more details

• The bags come in four sizes:
  • Small=snack bag
  • Medium=sandwich bag
  • Large=quart bag
  • Gallon
• Check out the benefits of Re-pac Bags.
• Read about how Re-pac Bags came to be.
• “Like” Re-pac Bags on Facebook to get special deals and discounts.

Exciting news: Stay tuned for more details about a Re-pac Bags Giveaway, coming soon!

Update: Check out the giveaway details here.

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