# Ergonomic Bag-Carrying Straps 'Grocery Gripps' Bag Carriers Make Carrying Bags Comfortable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bag-carrier References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/grocery-gripps-carrier/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1591534601/grocery-gripps-carrier-secure-strong-small-and-han) The 'Grocery Gripps' bag carriers are designed to enable shoppers to carry a number of plastic bags without having to feel as though they are going to drop something or like their fingers are going numb. The 'Grocery Gripps' works by being threaded through the handles of multiple [plastic shopping bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag) and held together. This enables shoppers to carry a multitude of shopping bags without having to constantly switch hands or stop for breaks to reposition them on their hands. The 'Grocery Gripps' bag carrier is suitable for use by those who are [shopping on foot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials) as well as those who want to make unloading the car easier. The strong strap can be used hands-free and will hold just about as much weight as you can carry because it is tested to withstand over 200-pounds of weight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ergonomic Bag-carrying Straps:** The 'Grocery Gripps' bag carriers make carrying multiple bags comfortable and convenient. - **Hands-free Shopping Experience:** The 'Grocery Gripps' enable shoppers to carry multiple bags without constantly switching hands, providing a more convenient shopping experience. - **Improved Bag Handling Technology:** The 'Grocery Gripps' offer a strong strap that can withstand heavy weights, revolutionizing the way bags are handled and carried. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The 'Grocery Gripps' can be a game-changer for retail stores, providing a unique selling point and enhancing the shopping experience for customers. - **Logistics:** The 'Grocery Gripps' can improve the efficiency of loading and unloading processes in the logistics industry, reducing the risk of dropping items and increasing productivity. - **Manufacturing:** The development of ergonomic bag-carrying straps like the 'Grocery Gripps' opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create innovative and comfortable bag-carrying solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-bag.md) - [Colorful E-Reader Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strap-accessory-for-ereaders.md) - [Back-Borne Bike Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-harness.md) - [Grocery Chain Insulated Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-insulated-bag.md) - [Street-Informed Grocery Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busanexclusive-grocery-bag.md) - [Functional Grocer Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-totes.md) - [Harness-Style Camera Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi-strap-sport.md) - [Multifunctional Beverage Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermobag-drink-carrier.md) - [Compostable Drawstring Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-drawstring-bags.md)