Shopping baskets + Trolleys
Shupatto Compact Packable Bag "Black" - Faltbare Tasche One-Pull (patentiert)
I'm not giving this foldable bag away anymore
3.11.2026
This foldable bag is by far the best travel souvenir ever. To my surprise, it is also available on Galaxus.
Holiday souvenirs and regret. How they love to hold hands sooner or later. Among all the useless stuff that has accumulated over the years, one purchase stands out positively. Yes, sometimes I even pat myself on the back for it: It is a shopper I bought at a Ghibli store in Japan. Simple, but with a brilliant twist.
It looks quite ordinary at first glance, doesn't it? The special thing about the Shupatto bag is its one-pull mechanism: The folding design from the Japanese company Marna ensures that the spacious bag can be flattened with just one movement, so you can quickly roll it up again to save space. You can find out exactly how that works below.
As it turned out, we even carry the brand in our shop. It was all the less surprising to me that my editorial colleague Carmen Baumann conjured one out of her work bag while I was raving about my model. Her version is a bit smaller, but no less practical: "Since I've been using my Shupatto bag diligently, hardly any paper carrier bags have been piling up at my home," she concludes.
Size and shape
The bulbous bag comes in different sizes. Because I threw away my small packaging box a long time ago, I had to do a quick search to see which model I was actually carrying around: According to the manufacturer, the M size carries up to five kilograms, measures 350 x 300 millimeters, and has a capacity of 15 liters. To me, however, the bag definitely seems more spacious, because I am always surprised at how much fits inside. But what do I know? My sense for size and volume is not reliable anyway.
And this is how it works
I have to admit: When I unpacked the bag made of 100 percent recycled polyester at home back then, I couldn't figure out the concept. I had expected a standard reusable bag, and suddenly my brain was tied in knots just looking at the folded material. That's why I left it alone for a few months. But now I've got the simple trick down:
Pull both ends once and the bag automatically folds into a flat strip.
Now you just need to roll it up.
Carmen's small version can be secured with an elastic band. My large bag, on the other hand, has a corresponding fastener with a snap button. That's it. Back into the handbag it goes.
Rolled up, my model – which weighs just under 75 grams – fits into almost any of my handbags. In the meantime, the foldable shopping bag has become my constant companion in all situations. We go on trips to the thrift store together, bring test products home from the shop, organize suitcases and hiking backpacks, buy groceries and books, and so on and so forth.
Thanks to the water-repellent material, I don't have to worry about light rain showers either. The only drawback: My bag can only be closed at the top with a snap fastener. This means that without the protection of an umbrella, it could rain inside. If you want to avoid that, it's better to go for the models with a zipper.
If you want to wash the bag, you can do so, but you should follow the manufacturer's care instructions. I haven't tried that myself yet. But maybe I should, given how often I use it...
You can find more options here.
In a nutshell
Bag it, please!
Are you looking for a practical shopping aid that can handle everything? Your search ends here. My model has been in non-stop use for over two years and still looks like new. Furthermore, the product is impressive with its variety of sizes and designs. It also makes for a great gift.
Pro
- various sizes and designs
- can be quickly folded back up and rolled up
- versatile
- water-repellent
- washable
- lightweight and space-saving
Contra
- with models featuring a snap fastener, rain could get in
Header image: Natalie Hemengül
Natalie Hemengül
Senior Editor
Natalie.Hemenguel@digitecgalaxus.chAs a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.
Fashion
Follow topics and stay updated on your areas of interest
These articles might also interest you
Show all
These articles might also interest you
17 comments
later