It wasn’t too long ago that Trader Joe’s mini canvas totes took TikTok by storm. If you’ve been on social media this year, you’ve definitely seen that customers lined up outside TJ’s ahead of the store’s opening to snag the $3 tote bags. Talk about Black Friday vibes.
Many TJ’s fans were even getting crafty and adding a bit of personal pizzazz to the plain bags with pins, paints, and embroidery. These mini totes definitely sold out everywhere, so TJ’s started offering mini-insulated tote bags in June that were arguably just as popular.
Yet again, the bags flew off the shelves just as quickly as their canvas predecessors, so naturally Trader Joe’s released a second line of insulated mini totes on October 16. The new line is currently available at participating Trader Joe’s locations only while supplies last — and fans seem just as excited.
When was the first mini insulated bag drop at Trader Joe’s?
Trader Joe’s fan account @traderjoseobsessed, previously shared that Trader Joe’s mini insulated bag was arriving in May, then the date jumped back to June 3. Ultimately, most stores put their bags on the floor on June 4. And yes, they sold out almost immediately. The bags then returned in mid-July. The mini insulated bags were originally offered in two colors — teal and magenta — and featured silhouettes of palm trees, a Volkswagen van, and of course a Trader Joe’s store.
What’s different about this drop?
Trader Joe’s is leaving behind the teal and pink summer colors for this drop and is instead tapping into fall. The insulated bags are offered in two colors: red and emerald green. Like the last collection, both swatches feature a similar California-esque design in black. These insulated bags are also available for a limited time, so get them while you can! These small insulated totes cost $3.99 each. Additionally, it is not known if Trader Joe’s will impose a per-customer limit based on the popularity of their mini canvas totes.
What is the exact size of the bag?
Rest assured that these are significantly smaller than the large insulated bags, which clock in at about 18” x 7” x 13” with the capacity to hold up to 8 pounds of groceries. On the other hand, the minis are ideal for lunches, small picnic spreads, and keeping drinks cold on the go.
What’s next for Trader Joe’s? ‘Tis the season for seasonal goodies at Trader Joe’s! Fall and winter are when some fan-favorite Trader Joe’s items hit the shelves, including treats like the Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. It’s hard to say what major drop comes next for TJ’s, but maybe it’ll be a new mini-bag variation.