Smart Design Deluxe Mesh Pop Up Square Laundry Hamper w/ Side Pocket & Handles - VentilAir Fabric Collapsible Design - for Clothes & Laundry - Home - (Holds 2 Loads) (14 x 23 Inch) [Blue]

I bought this to replace the rectangle wire/fabric hamper that I bought from the red bullseye store :) for my son's room. My son is 4 and autistic and tends to be a bit destructive in his room, especially at night before he goes to sleep. He throws things, jumps off things...you name it. Needless to say after a very short time in the ring with my little Nacho Libre, the big metal wires that made up the frame of the other hamper were bent and disfigured beyond repair, not to mention one was poking dangerously out of the fabric! I threw it out right away and bought this. I figured it would be one he could not destroy, could not hurt himself or anything in his room with if he chucked it (not uncommon). Also at this price point, I could afford to replace it if he did manage to destroy it! So far I'm thrilled with it and don't think it will need replacing for a very long time!First, it's idiot proof. I love things that are idiot proof!Second, the materials seem to be of good quality and the construction is sound. I've owned these before and the handles ripped off while lugging a heavy load downstairs to the laundry room. These have not had that problem and I don't anticipate that problem as the whole thing feels very secure.Third, it holds a surprising amount of clothes! I love soft sided laundry baskets just like soft sided suitcases because it means I can stuff more in! Fourth, I love that it has a side pocket for whatever you want. I put socks in it.Fifth, I love that it's mesh so when my son goes fishing in the toilet, spills milk all over himself or I throw wet towels or wash cloths in there, they dry out quickly and don't get all stanky over the course of the week like they would in an enclosed hamper.I know it isn't "cute decor" but seriously, what more could you want out of a dirty clothes hamper?? I bought a second one for my husband and I to use just for our whites. I HIGHLY recommend this for a kids/babies room or for a student, apartment dweller or anyone who has to schlep all their clothes up or down stairs or to a community laundry area! Simple, easy, 5 stars earned!I did NOT receive this item free or at a discount.

Update (1/25/2019): After 8 years, we’re retiring one of these. It still has life in it, but my preschooler decided it makes a much better robot costume than a hamper. Rest In Peace, my friend!Update (2/29/2016): I'm finally starting to have some small rips, but the hampers are still functional. It's been 5.5 years. Well worth the money.Update (4/28/2014): I've been using two of these pink hampers for three and a half years and no rips or tears so far. I can't believe how long they've lasted! I use these to hold dirty laundry and carry laundry around my house, so I have not tried carrying laundry down the block to a laundry mat. Excluding any random quality control issues, I think it's important to remember that pop-up hampers will never be a strong as plastic or wooden-framed hampers, so I wouldn't expect to carry a huge load long distances in these. That said, I regularly fill these to the brim and carry them around my house.Original Review (2010):This is a great hamper. I've bought two and will definitely buy more. Here are some of the highlights:- Very sturdy (especially relative to other pop-up hampers)- Reinforced handles (a must have for large loads to prevent ripping)- 2 side pockets for laundry accessories (detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)- Folds completely flat (or into a small, flat circle for more compact storage)- Solid fabric bottom- Multiple handles (you can pick it up using the cloth handles or with handles on the actual metal frame)The only negative is that the opening is slightly smaller than some other pop-up hampers. Overall, I'm extremely pleased.

I've heard a lot about how mesh hampers and laundry bags are cheaply made and don't last very long before they start to tear up, but this has worked well for me. I've only had it about a month, but I've used it for about four loads of laundry at college and it's still very intact. I think a lot of the tearing has to do with user error, namely overfilling.What's really nice about this is that it has that big pocket on one side where you can put dryer sheets or detergent or whatever you may need to take with you.I'm not sure why some colors are twice as expensive as others, but I think if they're all as good in quality as my blue one, they're generally worth the money.The one downside for some people may be the size. For me, it fits a week's worth of laundry. I really only wear one outfit per day, sometimes changing my shirt if it gets too sweaty, and one outfit for pajamas. I also wear jeans two or three times before washing them. If you wear heavy clothes or change more often, it may be a problem.I'm a pretty tiny girl (5'1 1/2) so I look kind of ridiculous sometimes carrying this around my dorm when it's full, but I'm glad I have it. I plan to repurchase in the future.

I like this little hamper for my mother who is in assited living. It is light weight and holds a lot. My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that if I put a package of laundry pods or a bottle of laundry detergent in the pocket it falls over.

So, many of these types of hampers are cheap and I find that I have to be very vigilant in searching through reviews, photos and asking questions to see if they are the quality units I want. That being said, what is a quality unit. Well, the handles have to be well constructed and loop AROUND the frame separately from the the other fabric: they do. The mesh and the stitching have to be sturdy fabric and not cheap: they are good. Those are the two basic things that distinguish the good units of these types of hampers from average poor cheap ones. If you want a sturdy unit that will last you longer, this is it! They are harder to find and, in my experience, about 1 in 20 are of this quality when looking at these types of hampers on the market... maybe less than that even. You might see another review with the same text - both reviews are from me but separate places I had to buy from but both are of same quality!

UPDSTE: bought this in February and have been using it as a laundry hamper since May. I’ve only collapsed if 3-4 times, mostly it just stays open, but in December I noticed there’s sharp metal sticking through one of the seams where it’s cut through the fabric cover. (Adding photo) So would say this is NOT safe if you have small children around.Bought this for traveling and pleased to find it packs quite small. The only trouble I had was re-folding it; eventually I discovered that it’ll only fold in three when twisted one direction, not the opposite. But easy to re-collapse once I tried twisting the other way.

These do the job I needed them to do! I have 3 kids so when winter hits, my small hallway is chaos with all of the winter gear! We don't have room to have built-in storage so I bought one of these baskets for each kid and that's where all of their dry hats, mitts, gloves, neck warmers gets tossed. They each have their own colour of basket so they can easily grab their own items and put them away. They're fairly sturdy and anticipate them lasing for awhile, although holes in the mesh could be possible if you're rough on them.

It was pretty good. Kind of flimsy. Fabric handles tore after a while

This hamper was the cheapest one I found here on amazon. Surprisingly, it is durable and is able to hold my laundry. It is a reasonably priced hamper if you’re looking for one for a good price.

I wish I saw this version before buying another brand...way better and cheaper! I love the side handles along with the straps making transportation so much easier, the pocket on the side is sturdy and holds a lot. Not bad for a pop up laundry bag, great for college students or people like me who have to travel to the laundromat.