[RP TownTalk] reusable bags

[Rob Oppenheim]

In addition to reusable bags, I use a large insulated ice chest on
wheels with a telescoping handle (somewhat like a large carry on
luggage cart).
 
I throw two blue ice packs in it from my freezer, and it keeps items
from spoiling - especially helpful in the summer. However, I find it 
so convenient that I use it year round.
 
It is easier to haul stuff because of the wheels and its big (fewer 
trips to the car to carry it all in). Sometimes its a bit too heavy and 
I remove a few items and carry them separately.
 
At first, it was difficult to remember to take along but now its S.O.P.
Finding a convenient place to store it was key.
 
I put the cooler in the shopping cart and take it into the store with me
as I shop. Cold and frozen items go directly from the store shelf to the 
cooler. No chance to thaw etc. Actually, I put frozen items in a double 
layer - first into a reusable insulated bag with its own blue ice and then 
that bag goes in the cooler. (Department of Redundancy Department).
 
I use my cooler a lot and it gets knocked around so I needed a tough 
exterior. I found just the cooler I wanted (wheels with a tall handle and 
a hard plastic exterior) at WalMart for about $30. You can see a couple
of similar models on their web site.

-Rob
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