Oraben Clear Tote Bag Review

★★★★★★★★★★

“This is a great stadium bag. It holds a lot! You can pack up a sweater, light raincoat along with other miscellaneous items. Also, it has 2 side pockets- perfect for your water bottle and umbrella and a large zipper pocket along the front. The best thing about these stadium bags is that the security checkers don’t go through all the contents because they can see what’s in there at a glance! Also the size of the bag passes their requirements. I love it and recommend it highly.”

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“This bag is so sturdy and holds a ton! I rather have extra room than not enough and this is the max size the venue I was attending allows.I love that it has two types of straps. It's a perfect crossbody bag but also great as just a tote when it gets heavier. The zippers work so smoothly.I love that there is a front zip pocket, perfect for your phone and a few small items. It also has two side pockets which make tossing in some water bottles without taking up inside space a breeze!I can see why venues started utilizing clear bags, the security line was a breeze when they can see everything inside. It is beautiful and clear. No cloudy spots at all and the straps are comfortable.”

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“Perfect for a FIFA world cup match at Gilette Stadium in Boston! It was exactly the dimensions that the stadium allows and actually had a lot of room - we fit ponchos for the family, 2 water bottles, hats, and sunglasses. Really glad I purchased this as it exactly bit the bag policy that was required.I appreciated the short handles plus also the ability to use the shoulder strap cross body.It kept all of the rain away on a very wet day and I will be able to use it for years to come.”

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“Nice and sturdy. Perfect to hold jackets and personal stuff”

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“I bought this bag right before July 4th because the venue only accepted a certain sized bag. Clear bags also get you through security much faster. Bonus was the bag was on sale. Worked for me on all those points.Packaging was less than desired as other reviewers have mentioned. It was rolled up into a small box which leaves the bag crinkled still at the end of July.Other than that the bag is solid. I like this design better than a backpack. You have more options: hand carry, shoulder, cross-body and even as a backpack. The rectangular shape also can fit more or bulkier items. The plastic is thick yet malleable. The front flat zipper pocket is great for things like cellphones, sunglasses, etc. The 2 side pockets fit 16-24 oz bottles well. The main part of the bag is large enough to carry a thin towel, light jacket, a picnic lunch and maybe a few more things.Here’s the not great things I noticed : no protection on the bottom of the bag, still crinkly and would not recommend anything heavy as the bag could become uncomfortable to carry for a distance. At the price of this bag none of those are deal breakers. It would be nice to have an additional layer on the bottom to protect the bag when having to set it on the ground or a slightly abrasive area (think outdoor venues). The straps for the bag are not meant to carry anything heavy for very long. I would try to keep the weight to maybe 5 lbs or 2.25 kg. Lastly don’t expect this bag to look smooth as shown in the marketing. This bag has been hanging for weeks and the plastic has only relaxed enough that the fine wrinkles are gone. It doesn’t look pretty but it’s functional. If those are not deal breakers for you either I would highly recommend this bag for those with a need for a medium sized clear bag.”