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I had a rolling cart for years in my closet and kind of forgot about your original Rubbermaid laundry basket and once I realized I was stressing myself out carrying loads of laundry by hand room to room and dropping things I picked up one of these. I’m so glad I did, they just make life easier and are certainly durable.","reviewer_name":"ashley_nicoleb_309"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"Nice","rating":5,"content":"I really like this sturdy basket. I have it on top of my dryer at all times. Its assembled very well. I like how well its ventilated..I can leave light item in it to air dry.","reviewer_name":"sylvial48_6089"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"Its great","rating":5,"content":"Perfect for my laundry.  The curve in the basket is perfect to hug my hip when I carry my laundry to the laundry room. Its good and sturdy. Not to heavy.","reviewer_name":"jessc370_7008"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"I own a few","rating":5,"content":"Love these baskets . There as heavy as you make them . They are sturdy . I can easily hold it while it's also on my hip. Very easy to carry anywhere. Love it","reviewer_name":"chelseyb67_7879"},{"date":"5 months ago","title":"Very tough","rating":5,"content":"I love this laundry basket.. My washer and dryer are downstairs in my home and it sits perfectly on my side as I'm goin down the stairs. Also holds up when I toss it on the concrete floor. I also let it slide down the stairs when it's empty and it has not broken yet.","reviewer_name":"MichelleC"},{"date":"5 months ago","title":"Big, Sturdy & Honestly Handsome — My Rubbermaid Hi","rating":5,"content":"Let’s talk about the Rubbermaid Hip Hugger Large Laundry Basket — because not all laundry baskets are created equal, and this one deserves some praise.\n\nShape & Design:\nThe hip hugger shape is genius. It’s wider at the top and gently tapers down, making it super easy to grab clothes without fumbling. It also fits perfectly in closets, laundry rooms, or next to the washer/dryer — no awkward angles or bulky feel.\n\nMaterial:\nMade from durable, flexible plastic, this basket feels like it could survive a minor earthquake. It’s not flimsy, flexes just enough to carry full loads, and stands up well under constant use. You can tell it’s made to last.\n\nStorage:\nBecause of its shape and lightweight design, it’s easy to nest these baskets when they’re empty — perfect if you want a couple stacked away without taking up space. It doesn’t warp or bend, so they stack neatly every time.\n\nStability:\nEven when it’s full, this basket doesn’t tip over. The wide top and solid base keep everything balanced, which is huge when you’ve got a mountain of laundry staring you down. Plus, the handles are deep and comfortable to grip — no hand cramps after multiple trips up the stairs.\n\nMaintenance:\nEasy peasy. Just wipe it down when you inevitably spill something (it happens), and it looks brand new. The smooth plastic surface doesn’t trap dirt, so the occasional rinse or wipe is all it takes. No weird crevices to deal with.\n\nFinal Thoughts:\nRubbermaid Hip Hugger Large Laundry Basket = reliable, smartly designed, and hassle-free. If you want a no-nonsense basket that actually makes laundry feel a tiny bit nicer, this is your pick. 🧼✨","reviewer_name":"jcharlee_5574"},{"date":"5 months ago","title":"I love it!","rating":5,"content":"It's big, I like it because it fits all of a week's worth of clothes in it. I also have another one for my children's clothes and I love it. The material is good; my kids use it as a toy car, haha. I love it!","reviewer_name":"adiarid_8680"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Convenient","rating":5,"content":"Super good and convenient basket. Perfect for laundry or even moving bulky stuff from one place to another. Extremely durable and good design.","reviewer_name":"mias211_4347"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Great laundry basket","rating":4,"content":"This is a great laundry basket and is very comfortable to walk with. It’s big enough to hold a large load of clothes and very portable. It is inexpensive and can be bought in store and online.","reviewer_name":"danao45_5415"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Ease","rating":5,"content":"Great design really comfortable with heavy loads.\nThe grip handles also help with lifting and are comfortable when against the body. Great and easy product ! Love it !!","reviewer_name":"stephanieb1555_5546"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Easy to carry!","rating":4,"content":"Easy to carry and have a free hand to use! Would buy another in the future for sure, I miss having one, especially with how many doors my new house has","reviewer_name":"elizabethb1105_3017"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Comfort","rating":5,"content":"I love using this basket to transport my laundry. Everything fits nicely and the plastic isn’t thing and flimsy. I recommend this nice durable basket for families.","reviewer_name":"cheyanda_5021"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"it’s lasted so well","rating":5,"content":"Actually have the same one I got at my bridal shower, it’s held up so well! Our laundry basket is so so loved, as we are about to have 8 people in our family you can imagine how much laundry there is. Believe it or not the hip higher style and make - makes a huge difference. I can prop it on my hip to carry wherever needs be. For sure one of the most affordable ones you’ll find for the quality.","reviewer_name":"mrshildreth_1520"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"So sturdy and durable!!","rating":5,"content":"I’m a mom of four kids who all play sports and love to play outside so that means I do a LOT of laundry and in turn have used a LOT of laundry baskets. These have been my favorite for the past two years. They are super durable- even when being used as a rocket ship or speed boat- and I love how easy they are to carry as they form to your hip. They also nest together really well in the rare instances they do not have a weeks worth of clothes sitting in them. I definitely recommend if you’re looking for a sturdy option!","reviewer_name":"citymomma_5361"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"So helpful","rating":5,"content":"So big and spacious. You need a basket like this in your household. So versatile. It is very sturdy too and a great design for easy carry on. My whole family uses it","reviewer_name":"linaf53f9_9263"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Great product","rating":5,"content":"I love the river made hip hugger, large laundry basket.  I have two of these and they have lasted me many years because they are made so well and very lightweight.","reviewer_name":"brendab150"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Great basket design!","rating":5,"content":"At my house- women do most of the laundry. When I say women- I mean me- I do the laundry. These baskets fit on my hip like carrying a toddler on the hip. Smart design Rubbermaid! They are affordable and comfortable to carry big loads.","reviewer_name":"diannw7_7905"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"The most durable laundry basket!","rating":5,"content":"Rubbermaid Hip\nhugger laundry basket is so durable and has a large capacity! Sold plastic material and so easy to carry on your hip! Extremely versatile.","reviewer_name":"JustineB"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Perfect size and durable","rating":5,"content":"The hip-hugger laundry basket upholds everyday use quite well. Not one thing has broke or worn out on it. It's size is perfect, not too big yet not too small.","reviewer_name":"whitneyh196_6980"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Perfect for the big wash loads.","rating":5,"content":"The hip hugger is perfect for carrying washing up and down the stairs comfortably definitely when in a rush. Was able to fit a farst amount of washing i. The basket","reviewer_name":"roxannek39_3090"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Lightweight","rating":5,"content":"Heavy duty plastic that’s not very flexible. Bend too far and it’ll break. It works great for carrying large loads and makes hugging the hip easy.","reviewer_name":"annren_710"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Travel Size and Durability","rating":5,"content":"I have had this basket for almost 7 years since my college days! It is hefty and durable even for larger loads. Its compact size is great for traveling. I love this Brand!","reviewer_name":"kshultz89_6182"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Convenient carrying awaits!","rating":5,"content":"I bought two of these baskets as a gift for my mom! She is obsessed with the convenience and carrying ability due to the curved side and handle placement. She also loves the durability of these baskets for hauling stuff during camping season.","reviewer_name":"sydcorbs_9282"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Great basket and good value for money","rating":5,"content":"I love this laundry basket! The hip hugging area makes it soo easy to hold and rest on the hip. It’s lasted a long while and is really durable and strong plastic. Fantastic value for money.","reviewer_name":"liliraeh_1631"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"A great laundry basket for daily use","rating":4,"content":"Laundry basket works great! It holds a lot and is very durable. Easy to carry around and I use it for many things! Just overall a great little basket.","reviewer_name":"jamied152_497"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Grab a few!","rating":5,"content":"These things are indestructible. They hold way more than laundry and I have used them to get so much stuff up and down the basement stairs, it's ridiculous.  Easy to \"hold on your hips\"  and don't come with a strange smell.","reviewer_name":"alexah132"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Comfortable to hold","rating":4,"content":"It’s a great laundry basket. It’s durable but the handle broke off I am able to put them back on but they keep coming off.  But this is easy to carry and not expensive either.","reviewer_name":"amyf118"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Sustainable and durable","rating":4,"content":"I love my big laundry basket. It's been durable for years. The handles with grips make it easier for carrying. Easily cleaned. Just wipe out.  I do reccomend","reviewer_name":"kyri_blu"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Sturdy, functional and affordable","rating":5,"content":"I love how the handles on the sides make it easy to pick up\nIt is strong, sturdy, and well-built \nI wish they made it in different colors, especially pastels.","reviewer_name":"ruchib3"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Ergonomic shape makes it comfortable to carry","rating":5,"content":"I find this to be pretty sturdy as far as laundry baskets go, and I appreciated the ergonomic shape, especially when having to carry it up or downstairs. It’s something you really notice once you have to use another one.","reviewer_name":"rachaels178"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Versatile","rating":5,"content":"Can’t go wrong with these laundry baskets that do double duty with corralling toys and clutter when cleaning, too. We have 3 and use them daily!!","reviewer_name":"evyg2"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Best laundry basket!","rating":5,"content":"These laundry baskets are the best! I love how they have different handles so they are easy to transport laundry. I would recommend these laundry baskets!","reviewer_name":"danielleh431_4016"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Fell apart","rating":3,"content":"My handles fell apart quite easily, so I had to buy a new one, where the same issue happened. It has a nice shape and basket size, but I don’t think I’ll be buying another.","reviewer_name":"AriannaP"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Holds clothes for easy carrying","rating":5,"content":"I love this white plastic basket. Easy grip handles to lift the basket to transfer folded clothes to their proper locations. Wipes clean with a damp cloth. Very lightweight too!","reviewer_name":"ronda"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Best “carry” laundry basket","rating":5,"content":"I think I have at least 10 of these and I’ve had them for years. Definitely hold their value. They are so durable and sit perfectly on my hip without causing any kind of discomfort. They hold a ton and don’t ever get too heavy.","reviewer_name":"jessical990"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Rubbermaid laundry baskets are most durable.","rating":5,"content":"Ive tried cheap plastic baskets only for them to fall apart and the handles to crack. Rubbermaid laundry baskets are hands down the best and most durable. Ive had a couple baskets that have lasted years and still in tact.","reviewer_name":"rebeccak151"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"It’s a basket","rating":5,"content":"I haven’t really found a superior laundry basket but this one works well and has listed a while. We have other brands that have broken. I would recommend.","reviewer_name":"acrane"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"A simple design change makes all the difference!","rating":5,"content":"I love that I can put this on my hip. As a mom of two, my hands are always full and being able to grab the laundry with one hand and put it against my hip is so convenient. It’s the little things that make a big difference! We have three to separate all of the clothes and kids clothes! Pro tip: label them for the kids so they learn how to separate colors!","reviewer_name":"kosovanfortherecommendationso"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Nice basket","rating":3,"content":"This is a nice basket overall.  Other then my handles didn’t stay on long before I had to start popping them back on.  I guess you would call it popping?","reviewer_name":"tracih31"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"My fav!","rating":5,"content":"This little Rubbermaid laundry basket is my all time favorite basket. It is sturdy. I like the shape because it’s easy to carry. The price is on point. I highly recommend!","reviewer_name":"sydneys252"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Handles break easy","rating":2,"content":"This is a good basket good size but the handles break so easy that it has to be replaced often. The quality just isn’t there for this item which is unfortunate","reviewer_name":"alexisr81"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Very sturdy","rating":5,"content":"I’ve had my laundry baskets for years! From pushing the kids when they was little through the house to laundry! These baskets are not made cheap and they hold up! Worth the money","reviewer_name":"jaclynj9"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Sturdy","rating":4,"content":"My Rubbermaid laundry basket is very sturdy. Has held up for many years. Does not buckle under pressure. Can put a couple of grand kids in it and drag! LOL","reviewer_name":"cheryls113"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Solid laundry basket","rating":5,"content":"It’s a good sturdy laundry basket. It’s easy to grip and carry. It’s not flimsy at all and is good for hauling around those heavier loads. I trust Rubbermaid and their products.","reviewer_name":"paigeyk"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Easy to carry","rating":5,"content":"This laundry basket holds a lot of laundry, and it’s easy to carry on your hip, which can easily free one hand to tackle something at the same time. Like opening the door, or answering your phone.","reviewer_name":"laurac1028"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Rubbermaid Laundry Basket","rating":4,"content":"This is a very durable laundry basket. Doesn't twist or bend. I've moved several times with it. I think during one of the moves I lost one of the gray handles.","reviewer_name":"vadac3"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Sturdy and reliable","rating":5,"content":"In a smaller household I'm able to do all my laundry in one day and often wait until the basket is full before carrying it upstairs to fold it all. This basket is sturdy and easy to hold onto with the hip dip and reliable handles.","reviewer_name":"jaymel10"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"THIS IS A BASKET.  FOR LAUNDRY","rating":5,"content":"You can put your dirty clothes in here.  It has handles.  You can also put clean clothes in here but then you have to fold or hang them up.  You can use them to carry groceries from Aldi so you don’t have to buy a bag.","reviewer_name":"coltd"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Very sturdy","rating":5,"content":"Rubbermaid laundry baskets are made so durable. I have had this basket for many years. It has held up so good. The curved edge makes it easier to pack on your hip from room to room.","reviewer_name":"missys30"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Love this","rating":5,"content":"These laundry baskets are very strong and sturdy. We have have a couple of these for years and they have held up even through kids beating them up.","reviewer_name":"dianeg69"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Basket","rating":4,"content":"Rubbermaid laundry basket hip hugger is a great option for a laundry basket. The quality is great and last year's. It's also reasonably priced.","reviewer_name":"Anonymous"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Excellent","rating":5,"content":"I know, it sounds deeply weird to talk up a laundry basket like it’s something special, but I will absolutely go to bat for the quality of this basket versus many years of nameless garbage from Walmart or Target. High quality.","reviewer_name":"jacks43"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Sturdy","rating":5,"content":"It holds quite a bit of laundry and stays strong. Easy to carry because of the bit of a curve for a hip and the plastic/silicone handles. It can handle bedding in it. It is awesome","reviewer_name":"amber783"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"The only one I have","rating":5,"content":"I only use these baskets because I have never tried anything else. When I used one it worked perfect so I have never tried any other ones","reviewer_name":"megan50"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Yes.","rating":5,"content":"Best basket very sturdy lasts a very long times I've had this same basket for atleast 12 years not and it's still holding strong would suggest another.","reviewer_name":"brittanyh369"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Holds a lot","rating":5,"content":"I like that it is made to be able to sit on your hip when you only have one free hand. It holds 2 loads of laundry easily.","reviewer_name":"adrienne523"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Laundry basket","rating":5,"content":"I love these baskets I use them in my kids rooms and for my own clothes. They last way longer than lesser brands and cost effective","reviewer_name":"radiantsunflower"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Great","rating":5,"content":"Love the Rubbermaid laundry baskets. It perfect for toys and clothes are great for storage. I would recommend on buying it. And it hold up for a long time as well","reviewer_name":"lisalmatherne"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Laundry","rating":5,"content":"I love the handle on the laundry basket. I have 3 choices to hole it .. that makes mom life way easier and allows me to hold more in my hand when coming up from my basement.","reviewer_name":"trisham43"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"So simple!","rating":5,"content":"Something as simple as a good handle seems small but it makes ALL the difference when doing laundry for three boys and a husband that seem to go through enough laundry for 10 people! No more dropping the basket when they come trampling through the house or when the dogs run by!","reviewer_name":"whipkinator"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"It’s a clothes basket","rating":4,"content":"It’s a decent clothes basket. I appreciate the ergonomic shape but the handles broke after a year or so.  It serves its purpose.","reviewer_name":"skincaremaven"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"A great staple for the laundry room!","rating":4,"content":"This hip hugger basket is a very unexpectedly nice ergonomic option for lugging our laundry to the laundry room! It’s comfy and the only thing is change is for it to be slightly heavier.","reviewer_name":"mvpro"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Great Basket","rating":5,"content":"Very Tough  made and doesn't  rip apart like alot of other ones do.It's been lasting along time and I'm glad.It's not made cheap.","reviewer_name":"conniep6328"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Perfectly named","rating":4,"content":"Never knew it's official name was hip hugger, but definitely used it correctly lol. It lasts awhile if taken care of properly.","reviewer_name":"flawed1"},{"date":"4 years ago","title":"Great","rating":5,"content":"My favorite brand basket. Very sturdy unlike those flimsy ones. Easy to carry. Not easy to break. The handles don’t pinch you.","reviewer_name":"connieh47"},{"date":"2 months ago","title":"Hip hugger","rating":5,"content":"The Rubbermaid hip hugger is designed for comfort to rest well on hip while carrying. The structural material makes it a well made heavy  large basket. This really holds a lot of laundry. The size is large so sometimes it makes it hard to maneuver from basement with my narrow staircase.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86cnViYmVybWFpZA/3f8e37a0-423e-5fb8-b8a6-83e12a41f25a","reviewer_name":"BarbB"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"Laundry with comfort","rating":5,"content":"The Rubbermaid Hip Hugger laundry basket is a simple but well-designed staple for laundry day. The curved “hip hugger” shape makes it comfortable to carry, even when the basket is full, and the sturdy handles feel secure. It holds a full load easily without feeling bulky, and the durable plastic holds up well over time. Practical, comfortable, and reliable—this basket makes hauling laundry much easier.","reviewer_name":"kariw64_4849"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"Rubbermaid hip-hugger large laundry basket","rating":5,"content":"The Rubbermaid hip-hugger large laundry basket is a good choice for storing clothes. It's so useful. I have one for dirty clothes and one for clean clothes. I really like it. The shape is so good, and it is assembled conveniently.","reviewer_name":"toanp97_8689"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"Lightweight basket","rating":5,"content":"Lightweight, easy to lift plastic laundry basket; Curved design rests on hip for comfortable one-handed carrying; Three sturdy, grab-through handles and a curved design that rests on your hip makes this basket perfect for easy lifting","reviewer_name":"sadiaj9_264"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Durable and Versatile","rating":5,"content":"This product helps me and my family bring clean clothes to and from our bedrooms to the basement. It also serves many other purposes in my home such as being used as a laundry bin, portable clothes carrier and fun prop for my kids.  It's sturdy and doesn't break easily despite a few years of intense use.","reviewer_name":"tanyas577_2240"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Strong sturdy laundry basket","rating":5,"content":"Rubbermaid laundry basket this one has been a good one. We have had this one for many years. Strong durable basket. Light weight and strong. I drag that basket down 13 flights of stairs everyday. It’s held up well.","reviewer_name":"HopeS"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Perfect basket!","rating":5,"content":"Excellent Laundry Basket – Comfortable, Durable, and Practical!\nI’ve been using the Rubbermaid Laundry Hip Hugger Basket for several months now, and it’s honestly one of the best laundry baskets I’ve ever owned. The ergonomic design is a game-changer – the curved side fits snugly against my hip, making it easy and comfortable to carry even when it’s full. The handles are strong and well-placed, allowing for a secure grip from multiple angles.\nWhat really stands out is the durability. The plastic is thick and sturdy, yet lightweight enough to carry up and down stairs with ease. I’ve overloaded it many times and it still shows no signs of cracking or warping. The open-vent design also helps air circulate through damp laundry, which is a nice bonus.\nPerfect size for medium to large loads, and it even stacks neatly with others when not in use. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable laundry solution!","reviewer_name":"alyssaa374_2247"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Great product","rating":5,"content":"This hippo basket is awesome. I could fit all my laundry and one carry out price. It’s very reasonable. Walmart is very good at getting things for less. I can put a lot of heavy things in it and it will not break in this design unless you slam it hard but I pretty much threw this down the stairs and I’m still intact!!!","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86cnViYmVybWFpZA/84943f03-23c5-56c8-b061-7c8999efd2a1","reviewer_name":"amys997_4228"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Best Laundry Basket","rating":5,"content":"We recently purchased several of these Rubbermaid hip hugger laundry baskets (I’ve got 6 or 7 of them). I love how they have the hip hugger feature which makes them much easier to carry from room to room. The baskets are study and carry  a lot of laundry in them. I also love how they fit into each other to make it easier to stack and store. I highly recommend these baskets for a good affordable good quality basket.","reviewer_name":"mrsmcgo_3519"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Nice for a large load","rating":5,"content":"I fint the hip hugger laundry, large enough and efficient. It has just enough space for a large load of laundry. No scent of plastic and great color.","reviewer_name":"tamikag14"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Had these forever!","rating":5,"content":"I've been using these baskets for years! They are made super tough and can carry a lot of weight! I use them to go around the house and pick up dirty clothes. I also use them for socks or weekly clothes. It makes it so much easier to throw everything in the basket and take it to the couch! There's been times when I've had to go to the laundromat, and this basket helped so much! I was able to get all our clothes and detergent in it without it breaking! These are quality baskets, and they will last a very long time!","reviewer_name":"amyl219"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Great basket","rating":5,"content":"This is used for laundry and to help out baby learn to sit up - definitely getting our money's worth! It is very durable, we've had ours for years. It holds quite a bit and is easy to carry.","reviewer_name":"ireviewsamples"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Super convenient!","rating":5,"content":"I like the fact that I can hold the basket on my hip and use my other hand to conveniently collect leftover clothes. It's the little things that makg a big difference! Compared to its quality, its price is also very reasonable because this basket is especially durable, even if it falls or holds heavy items, it will still be intact. It has held up well for many years. The ease of cleaning the inside of the basket is also remarkable as you only need to wipe it with a wet paper towel. I recommend it!","reviewer_name":"kailyt2_2440"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Laundry Basket","rating":4,"content":"Rubbermaid sturdy grab through handles for easy 1 or 2 handed lifting. Curved design rests on hip for comfortable 1 handed carrying. Heavy duty construction and smooth finish prevent snagging delicate items. 11.27 x 27.11 x 19.67.. recommended for easy handling.","reviewer_name":"krism40"},{"date":"4 years ago","title":"Great basket","rating":5,"content":"We have these all over our house. They hold lots of clothes and they hold up to kids and husband banging them around. My kids play in these as much as they hold clothes and they have not torn them up yet. Laundry baskets have to be tough in our house and these certainly are.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86cnViYmVybWFpZA/9f3dc75a-5aef-5a72-8a20-062029709c33","reviewer_name":"meganw273"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Could be nice, but handles always break","rating":2,"content":"I have a 3 of these laundry baskets. They are decent but have 1 major flaw: the handles are poorly designed and always end up breaking. Same exact failure mode on all of mine.","reviewer_name":"LamentingLaundry"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Broken handle","rating":2,"content":"This was a very handy laundry basket. until the center handle broke. It broke where the handle attaches to the body of the basket. Maybe a slight change with a taper at that point on both sides of the handles, for more strength.","reviewer_name":"george1022"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Nice while it lasted","rating":2,"content":"We bought this basket under what we thought was a great name brand Rubbermaid and then the handles in broke off. One year warranty huh. I'm just outside of that. Should be made right!","reviewer_name":"Dale 1443"},{"date":"2 months ago","title":"Sturdy But Handles Do Break","rating":3,"content":"The sturdiness of these baskets is long lasting, except the handles. They do eventually break. Maybe don’t use big loads.\nEasy to clean. They do fit on the hip. If you have back problems, I would not recommend though.","image_url":"https://contentorigin.bazaarvoice.com/influenster/default/influenster.png","reviewer_name":"DebraS"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"very sturdy basket","rating":3,"content":"definitely designed very nicely and the capacity you can dit into this durable laundry basket wnd how long this type og basket has lasted me is definitely worth the price i spent..","image_url":"https://contentorigin.bazaarvoice.com/influenster/default/influenster.png","reviewer_name":"janelleb73_6113"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Comfortably convenient must have","rating":5,"content":"Great laundry basket. I can't imagine having to replace this at all, it's sturdy and durable. It hugs the hip as it should making it extremely easier to carry those clothes. It is firm yet pliable to carry  against your body comfortably. A must have for me.","reviewer_name":"heidid93_6952"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Multiuse Essential For Humans (and cats)","rating":5,"content":"I’m not sure what reason an able bodied human who does laundry, stores items, uses receptacles would NOT want, nor use, one of these all purpose collectors of things. Even my cat finds great uses for it. I have used it for its “intended” purpose, which was to take dirty laundry to/folded laundry from the part of my home where laundry gets handled, but I’ve also used it for storing clothing, cleaning products/rags/etc, shoes, random uncategorized items that needed to be contained, and for everyone’s least favorite: moving! This is as multipurpose as it gets, and won’t ever be not needed.\nOh, it’s served as a birthing center for cats, a bedroom/napping area for cats, a playpen for cats, a time out space for cats, a place to gather up multiple small cats at one time, a jungle gym for cats, a hiding spot for cats, a catbox for cats 😠, and a jail cell for cats.\nMy only gripe is that, inevitably, one or more of the handles will snap off. This is more than just a cosmetic issue, as when you are carrying a heavy load, that grip (or lack thereof) can dig into your hand/fingers and it’s quite painful. I’m not sure why they are constructed this way, as they don’t snap a lid into place or do anything than provide a secure place to hang on. I’ve noticed in “off brand” cheap models of this same style, those same handles are not reinforced and they just snap, rendering the handle useless.\nThat said, I’m still giving it a 5 star “perfect” rating, because it’s THAT essential.\nAnyway, if someone gifted me a stack of these, I would be super grateful!\nGo out and get one. Or if you happen to see one on sale, buy it. You’ll use it. Or gift it. Or your cat will use it.","reviewer_name":"laneylaroux"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Rubbermaid handles break","rating":1,"content":"The handles on the Rubbermaid, laundry baskets break and are very dangerous to cutting your fingers and hands as has happened to me. My husband had to put tape around the handles and Rubbermaid would not send replacement parts nor did they show concern about my safety.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86cnViYmVybWFpZA/356fe6f2-628f-5e9a-b8d5-680152f65f4f","reviewer_name":"Savy"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Don’t buy","rating":1,"content":"I thought buying a Rubbermaid I would be buying a quality product but the handle broke off at 13 months of buying it. Its crap.","reviewer_name":"Nonikop"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Oh Where can I find the BLUE hip hugger?","rating":5,"content":"We have had the BLUE hip huggers 1.5 bushels for many years now and they are great. We want to replace them with the same New BLUE baskets.  (Demoting the old ones as a handle is cracking to the cargo section of our SUV’s ). All I can find on Amazon is WHITE ones.  We don’t want white…..Any chance we can order BLUE ones?\nThey have been great over the years, perfect for many things. We really like the BLUE color. Help!","reviewer_name":"Laundry butler"},{"date":"2 years ago","title":"Best top quality basket for a very good price!","rating":5,"content":"I love how sturdy the basket is and the design made for easy hip comfort. Makes laundry a heck of a lot easier if you’re doing a million things at once and trying to carry laundry with something else in your hands. The size is great for a large load of washing. Unlike the sterilite brand, I’ve had several of these baskets for awhile now and still haven’t had the handles break on me which is wonderful!","reviewer_name":"kaymp0719"},{"date":"3 years ago","title":"Every one has broken","rating":2,"content":"It’s a great basket- except the handles are terrible! Almost every single one we have has broken! Very disappointing!","reviewer_name":"Lizzym"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://kidsy.co/products/rubbermaid-laundry-basket-xl-hip-hugger-basket-2-1-bushel-white","reddit_insights":{"match":{"notes":"Threads consistently discuss the Rubbermaid Hip-Hugger laundry basket, with references to its size (2.1 bushel), curved hip-hugging design, and three handles. All threads are relevant.","confidence":0.9,"matched_terms":["Rubbermaid laundry basket","Hip-Hugger","2.1 bushel","XL","large plastic laundry basket","curved design","three handles"]},"status":"ok","coverage":{"subreddits":["BuyItForLife","laundry"],"threads_used":6},"evidence":{"items":[{"type":"thread","title":"Decades of durable use with Rubbermaid Hip-Hugger","ref_id":"r_e_1","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/12n6z7f/my_rubbermaid_laundry_basket_has_been_in/","title":"My Rubbermaid laundry basket has been in...","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"My family has been using the same Rubbermaid laundry basket for over 30 years. The curved design and handles make it super easy to carry heavy loads on your hip. It's one of the few plastic products I'd call BIFL.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},{"type":"thread","title":"20+ year old Rubbermaid basket still going strong","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/10d5she/weve_been_using_the_same_rubbermaid_laundry/","title":"We've been using the same Rubbermaid laundry...","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"We've been using the same Rubbermaid laundry basket since the early 2000s. It's taken a beating but no cracks or breaks. The hip-hugger shape is genius for carrying laundry up stairs.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},{"type":"thread","title":"Handle breakage issues with newer models","ref_id":"r_e_3","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1fk7ccj/please_recommend_large_laundry_baskets/","title":"Please recommend large laundry baskets...","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"I bought a basket recently and within months a handle snapped clean off. I had an older one that lasted years. Others say the same—quality isn't what it used to be.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},{"type":"thread","title":"Mixed experiences: some last, some don't","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1s6zvjp/laundry_baskets_for_life/","title":"Laundry baskets for life","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"I've had one for 10 years no issues, but my sister's broke after 6 months. It seems hit or miss. The design is great, but maybe they changed the plastic formula.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},{"type":"thread","title":"Ergonomic praise despite handle concerns","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/laundry/comments/x8nl2t/this_video_about_laundry_baskets_is_absolutely/","title":"This video about laundry baskets is absolutely...","subreddit":"laundry"},"excerpt":"The curved hip-hugger design is unmatched—so comfortable to carry heavy wet laundry. But I'm on my third one because the handles keep snapping. Wish they'd reinforce that part.","subreddit":"laundry"},{"type":"thread","title":"Handle failure and sharp plastic edges","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1bmm0vc/rubbermaid_laundry_basket/","title":"Rubbermaid laundry basket","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"All three handles broke on mine within a year. Now it's useless and the broken edges are sharp. My old Rubbermaid basket from the 90s is still perfect. This new one is garbage.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"}]},"generated_at":"2026-06-12T01:39:51.737Z","conversation_summary":{"gotchas":[{"gotcha":"Handles on newer baskets break easily, sometimes after only a few months of use.","severity":"high"},{"gotcha":"Once a handle breaks, the remaining plastic can be sharp and injure users.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Quality appears to have declined compared to older models, with plastic becoming brittle and prone to cracking.","severity":"medium"}],"one_liner":"The Rubbermaid Hip-Hugger laundry basket is praised for its durability and ergonomic design but criticized for recent quality declines and handle breakage.","sentiment":{"label":"mixed","score":0.3,"explanation":"Many long-time users love the basket and report decades of use, but newer models are plagued by handle failures and brittleness, leading to frustration and split opinions."},"use_cases":[{"evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_5"],"use_case":"Carrying heavy laundry loads comfortably on the hip"},{"evidence":["r_e_3"],"use_case":"Daily household laundry for large families"},{"evidence":["r_e_4"],"use_case":"Hauling laundry up and down stairs"}],"top_themes":[{"theme":"Durability and longevity","stance":"mixed","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_4","r_e_6"]},{"theme":"Handle breakage","stance":"negative","evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_4","r_e_5","r_e_6"]},{"theme":"Ergonomic design","stance":"positive","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_5"]},{"theme":"Quality decline over time","stance":"negative","evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_6"]}],"comparisons":[{"summary":"Sterilite baskets are cheaper and thinner plastic but may not last as long; Rubbermaid Hip-Hugger is preferred for its sturdier build when handles don't break.","evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_6"],"compared_to":"Sterilite laundry baskets"}],"common_questions":[{"evidence":["r_e_3","r_e_4","r_e_5","r_e_6"],"question":"Do the handles on newer Rubbermaid Hip-Hugger baskets break easily?","short_answer":"Yes, multiple users report handles snapping within months to a year, especially under heavy loads, indicating a possible decline in material quality."},{"evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_6"],"question":"How long do these baskets typically last?","short_answer":"Older models can last 20-30+ years, but newer ones may fail within a year due to handle breakage or brittleness."}]}}}}