To call this a grocery bag is to do it a great disservice. I never go anywhere without one, they are in every purse, my car or in the little pocket of my leggings when I go for my walk and want to do an errand as well. I never ever use a bag from a store anymore, no plastic, not cloth, not paper and I get a little thrill each time I say, no thanks, I have my own bag. I particularly like the mini for travel, perfect for your magazines, your snacks and your water bottle.