Smart DesignDeluxe 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.

Heard of a Happy Place? This was my “Happy Thing”. I swear I opened the box and started laughing with JOY. It was so much more than I expected it to be. Every stitch was intentional. It comes with a sweet manual....and a little wovenO handle to keep it from popping open when closed. I got Heavenly PINK...the color is joyfully exceptional- the design is larger and better thought-out than I expected —very sturdy; like it could easily hold more wet clothes than I could carry. When empty, I could easily hold it with one finger of my broken wrist from falling off a cliff at dawn. Only because I could see how versatile this thing is. Maybe I’ll give her a name