Remember that whole Trader Joe’s mini tote bag frenzy? Yeah—when influencers and eBay sellers were flipping $2.99 bags for thousands of dollars? If you remember those wild days, you’ll know exactly what’s coming next. Because Trader Joe’s just dropped a new line of totes, and, yup, the internet is already losing it.
One shopper posted the new find on Instagram: “There’s a new tote in town!! 🍑‼️Trader Joe’s Large Insulated Tote Bag, now available in Peach!”
Eagle-eyed fans know that TJ’s has always carried insulated bags, but this one is just for summer. Priced at $7.99, it holds up to eight gallons and comes in two colors: pink and yellow. Features include a zipper, a thick strap, a spacious insulated interior, and a small mesh pocket. Perfect for summer outings, beach days, and BBQs (I can already picture it filled with ice-cold drinks).
That is, if I can actually find it on my next Trader Joe’s run. Which, at this point, seems unlikely since most shoppers say it's already sold out in many locations. “I got there at 8:30 this morning. They were all gone. Only thing left were the mini canvas bags,” one fan wrote. “Stood in line 20 minutes before opening. Didn't get one,” another commented.
(Un)Lucky for you, second-hand sellers are already listing them for $33. Sure, it’s not that much more, but it’s still a 300% markup. Definitely not worth it, right? But hey, if you're desperate, Trader Joe’s also carries a mini version that’s just as chic (and comes in lavender, no less). Still, you’ll need to track that one down, too.
At this rate, getting a Trader Joe’s tote bag might just be on our 2025 bingo card... and not in a good way. Womp.
