I did not know I could experience the joy and excitement I did, over a hamper. Pure JOY! I was looking to replace a folding style hamper, that had a canvass bag and bamboo stand. (Cheaper style, but had a very nice visual appearance that it could sit out in my bedroom without grimacing...) I had my prior hamper for probably upwards of 7 years - I really liked it, to the point I even hand repaired a small tear where the bag had attached to the stand to extend it's life. I did not think I would ever find a hamper I liked as much, nor that meet my very specific "wants". I would not get a hamper unless it had a lid. I live alone - but regardless, I want to be able to "hide" away the dirty laundry. It also needed to have a quality appearance - meaning no "foam" top, no outright plastic, etc. Also, I was strongly seeking a hamper that did not require assembly - not because I am incapable, but many times those that need "built" have a structural weakness. (Cardboard bottoms, nail/hinges that split "cheap"/light bamboo or wood frames, etc). I had a very specific set of desires - and I did NOT want to spend $100 or more.... This hamper checked all of those boxes, for $50. It arrived fully assembled. I was a little concerned as the box had a clear "cut" on one of the long sides of the box. Especially as I opened the box to find there was no "safety" packaging. (Ie. not bubblewrap, protective foam, etc. There was a little bit of paper in the lid area. However, I was delighted upon unpacking to find it 100% perfect - no damage, no visual defects and no warp/shape issues. The dual lid laid perfectly flat against the hamper. The mocha color was a nice dark brown, which fit in well with the varied shades of wood furniture already in my bedroom. The texture was less dry / brittle than I anticipated, which was a complete plus. Immediately transferred my laundry from the old hamper to the new. I will say the overall size was "smaller" than I had thought (of the interior). In that I assumed, from the dimensions and images this would be larger than my prior hamper - and I think they are actually comparable. Still a decent size! I would say that each bag holds easily a full load of laundry, possible a load and a half. ( I use HE front load washing machine - for context of load size). Again as a single person who does laundry once a week, this is sufficient unless I have a week with excessive linens/towels. (Generally I do not put bedding in the hamper - I wait to strip the bed until I am leaving for the laundry). I do have a cat, and she does not seem interested by the new purchase. However, I do see how this could attract a feline's attention - and you may want to consider that when purchasing. Overall I am beyond thrilled with the purchase. Price, functionality, appearance etc - outpaces every other alternative I looked at - except for maybe three section models // laundry stations - all of which cost over $100+. I would HIGHLY recommend this. My only question / concern is in finding a spare set of bags. (These seem quality, and work as advertised. However, I did hope to purchase a secondary set and lay up, for the future. I assume for as long as I hope to use this hamper a backup would be a good measure.
