Save on Sustainable Stasher Bags With This Deal

My name is Rose, and I used to hand-wash plastic sandwich bags.

The sordid details of my deranged ritual are nothing you need to know. Suffice it to say, what I did to pinch pennies and divert my non-recyclables from the landfill cost way too much of my precious free time. But I’m not here to relive those dark days. I’m here to tell you that there is a better way to free yourself from the tyranny of cheap, single-use plastic bags.

My name is Rose, and I am in love with my Stasher bags.

Stashers are reusable storage bags made from silicone that can go from the fridge to the freezer, into a boiling pot of water, through the dishwasher, and back again. In other words, they’re extremely durable and versatile, without sacrificing form for function. Stasher bags also come in a variety of sizes and pleasing colors, like soft pastels and bright neons.

In our guide to the best reusable produce bags, we praise Stashers for being slim and space-saving yet long-lasting, and I wholeheartedly concur. Whereas my Tupperware cabinet torments me with its calamitous array of mismatched containers and lids, my Stasher drawer (it’s actually about a third of a drawer, with each Stasher folded in half) is a place of easy access and blissful calm. As for long-lasting, I got my first one roughly four years ago, but it still has nary a nick or scratch, and its seal (which I find really satisfying to open and close in a tactile way) has yet to let me down. It’s so dependable, I’d let it do my taxes.

These multipurpose, durable bags seal securely and can hold everything from snacks to prepped ingredients to leftovers, and they can go from fridge to freezer.

I use my smallest Stashers (like these 4-ounce bags) to store fresh herbs, lemon wedges, sausages, and fancy cheese, as well as to pack on-the-go snacks. Though I mainly use my sandwich-sized Stashers for leftovers—or, when I’m feeling more adventurous, for marinating one or two chicken breasts or fish filets—I was pleased to discover when using them for sandwiches that each bag is slightly wider at the top, which makes it especially easy to get a sandwich in and out.

As a Christmas present a few years ago, I asked my husband to get me three of the larger Stashers, which cost roughly $15 per bag after various discounts and special offers. (Keep in mind that we purchased these à la carte; it’s definitely more economical to buy bundles and starter kits, especially when they’re on sale.) Our selection included one Stasher with a stand-up bottom, the Stand-Up Mega, which easily holds a 4-pound roast chicken both before we cook it and after we eat it. (We run the bag through the dishwasher during dinner; once it’s clean, we return what’s left of the bird to the same bag and later use it to make chicken noodle soup.)

I clean that Stasher and all my Stashers by standing them upside down in either the top or bottom rack of my dishwasher, depending on their size, and I have yet to encounter any oily residue or unpleasant odor.

Stashers are not cheap, but over the past several years, I’ve managed to slowly accrue them at deal prices. When will I know when I have enough Stashers? I … don’t know. What’s the harm in acquiring a few more than I need when feeling good about purchasing well-designed, well-intentioned things is what I want? What is the limit on joy?

My name is Rose, and I am about to go buy more Stasher bags.

This article was edited by Ignacia Fulcher and Nathan Burrow.

Rose Maura Lorre

Rose Maura Lorre is a senior staff writer on the discovery team at Wirecutter. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Salon, Business Insider, HGTV Magazine, and many more. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, her daughter, one dog, two cats, and lots and lots of houseplants.

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