Walmart: MainStays Collapsible Utility Tote Only $9.77 (Comparable to Thirty-One Gifts)

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Money-Saving Tip!

If you’re looking for an easy way to tote things around without spending a lot out of pocket, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this MainStays Collapsible Utility Tote (with convenient side pockets, adjustable shoulder strap and reinforced handles) priced at just $9.77 at your local Walmart!

Check out this reader comment…

These might be one of the best kept secrets at Walmart. These utility totes are approximately $10 and can be found in the laundry section. What I like the most about them is that they have a wire collapsible frame, look just like the expensive ones, and are less than $10!

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Comments 37

  1. Abby

    Oh boy! Cue Thirty-One sellers’ objections…

  2. JamieK

    I used this for work stuff I had to keep in my car (homecare nurse) and it has held up great! Good sized outside pockets and the reinforced frame rocks. Definitely recommend!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      How cool! Glad to hear how useful it has been for you! Thanks so much for the great feedback!

  3. MarMar

    Awesome! I’ve always wanted one but didn’t want to pay a lot for one. Didn’t know they were under $10! Great post ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Natalie

    I’ve had one of these for a couple years now and love it! I use it to lug all sorts of things. It is currently my go-to Aldi bag. It has held up surprisingly well! I’ve been meaning to get another.

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Awesome to hear how well it has held up! Thanks for sharing!

  5. hip2trade

    Will have to look into this, as I am always carrying around way too many smaller shopping bags. May help me fit more items and leave all the many shopping bags at home, or at least downsize. โ˜บ Thanks.

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re welcome!

  6. Paige

    Thanks! I will be looking for one. I have something similar that I found at a boutique on clearance. I use it in my trunk to corral extra wipes, shopping bags, cooler bags, etc. I would like another to put groceries in. Also, I may get some and monogram them for gifts. ๐Ÿ‘

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re welcome Paige! What a great idea!

  7. M

    I have one but needed a sturdier base. Just added a piece of cardboard and now I carry even more junk ๐Ÿ’™

    • Nana Donna 2 6

      I have a thirty one tote and also needed to add something sturdy to the bottom… had leftover thin board from a project so cut it down to fit perfectly inside the bag.

  8. Dorothy

    I can’t find it on Walmart’s website anywhere? Anyone else finding it anywhere? Thank you.

    • Genesis

      I had a hard time finding it, as well. Search for “canvass grocery tote” or “canvass laundry tote.”

    • CynTexas

      “Mainstays Collapsible Utility Tote” is what it is called at Walmart. However, it cannot be bought online. It must be found in a store. I know that they are in the laundry department, and are a little hard to find. There is usually only one box of 6 of these. My stores sell out frequently and I have to check back often. They are worth it!! I buy a couple when I find them and give them as gifts to friends. The colors are limited. Here is a link to see one. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Collapsible-Utility-Tote-Assorted/163370491

  9. Melissa

    They’re great for carrying pool toys, towels, goggles, etc. Also good for the beach, but the sand collects in the bottom.

  10. jlgclassof2000

    I purchased 3 of these at my local WM, & my only complaint is same complaint I have for all baskets/totes that have 2 bars that are pushed against the edges to open the tote & pulled in to make it collapse – the bars tend to slip down into the closed position and have to be pushed outward often to keep the tote from collapsing. However, that is a small price to pay for a good quality tote that carries so much stuff! Interesting side note – when my boyfriend locked his keys in his vehicle & we had zero luck using a coat hanger, I used 1 of the bars that hold this tote together (I had the tote with me in my vehicle luckily) as a makeshift slim jim. It worked like a charm & saved us from having to pay a towtruck driver & surprisingly the tote is still usable even though I ripped out the metal bar. 1 side kinda flops down when tote isn’t full, but once you fill it with stuff, you can’t even tell the difference!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Oh wow! Great to hear this tote came to the rescue when the keys were locked in the car! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks for sharing!

  11. Jennifer

    This is what I meant to mention on the survey!! Stuff like this! I love to here from real people who have found great frugal ideas to make life easier mixed in with all the great deals you post. Keep’em coming and thanks Collin!

  12. Leslie Ramey

    From everyone’s comments, I just realized I need one of these in my life! Sound like it could make my van more organized and I like the idea of being able to carry around toys, groceries, beach stuff, etc in one carrier.

  13. Rene

    does anyone have a sku # ??

  14. jill

    are these online?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Hi Jill! It looks like these are found in store only.

  15. Elle

    Happy to see everyone’s feedback that these seem to be decent quality. I have bought both real 31 and 31 knock-off items in the past and found the knock-offs to be of far less quality! I literally had a zipper break during the first use!

  16. Queen

    Have one love it also you store a lot things in and cheaper then Thirty One !!!๐Ÿ˜ฑ

  17. Sheka

    I can’t find it online. Can a link to this item be posted?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      It appears that these are available in store only.

      • Sheka

        I figured. Thanks for responding.

  18. S.C.

    I carry the Thirty One bag and it collapses when there isn’t enough junk to keep it open….here’s a trick…the cubby bins, you know the fabric ones, fit nicely in them and keeps it open! I cant fit 2 in my bag essentially making 2 compartments! Didn’t know WM sold them, can’t wait for my next trip there.

  19. Shondra

    I have 3 and love them!

  20. Marlyna

    Can these be bought online?

  21. Diane Flom

    Could someone post the link? I have look at Walmart site and can’t find it. Thanks

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Hi there! It appears this is a deal you might find, in store only. Hope this helps!

    • Dorothy

      Thank you VERY much!

  22. nick

    I just bought one of these and I can’t fold the thing back up like it was when i bought it. Help!!

  23. Peggy

    What is size of this tote?

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