Anyway, I was doing some diggin’ – because, let’s be real, I *need* a beach bag that can handle, ya know, beach stuff – and stumbled across a few options. Now, I’m not gonna lie, the Bogg Bag *is* kinda iconic, but are we really paying for the name? I think NOT.
First off, I saw this article (or maybe it was a blog post, whatever) mentioning a Lulla Collection thingy from Nordstrom Rack. Sounds fancy, right? “Life Proof Tote Bag,” they called it. Okay, I’m intrigued. Thirty-five bucks? That’s more like it. (Was $75! Score!) I haven’t actually *seen* it in person, but the description makes it sound promising. Though, Nordstrom Rack? Good luck finding it, tbh. It’s like a treasure hunt in there.
Then there’s Amazon. Of course. You can find ANYTHING on Amazon. The Baonat Waterproof Beach Bag keeps popping up. Fifty-six bucks? A little steep for a dupe, but hey, if it’s truly waterproof and can hold a week’s worth of beach towels (because let’s face it, I’m a chronic over-packer), maybe it’s worth it? I’m still on the fence about that one. Maybe I’ll check the reviews… which, let’s be honest, are probably all bots anyway. Sigh.
And then! Oh, and THEN! This is where it gets interesting. Remember how I was rambling about Bj’s Wholesale Club the other day? Well, somebody mentioned a Berkley Jensen Reusable Shopping Bag. Okay, okay, hear me out. It’s not *exactly* a Bogg Bag dupe in the traditional sense. Like, it’s not trying to *look* like a Bogg Bag. But… it’s a big, sturdy, reusable bag. And Bj’s lets you order it online for same-day delivery! That’s HUGE. Think about it – you could get it, like, *today*. Plus, it’s probably WAY cheaper than those other options.
Okay, so maybe it doesn’t have the little holes that everyone’s obsessed with for some reason. But honestly? Do you *really* need the little holes? I’m not convinced. It’s a BAG. It holds stuff. And if it’s from Bj’s, it’s probably durable enough to survive, you know, actual life. I might actually give this a try. Screw the fancy “life proof” tote from Nordstrom Rack. I’m going with the practical, probably-on-sale-right-now option from Bj’s.
