Trader Joe’s Most-Loved Item Is Back in an All-New Way—and Fans Say ‘This Is the Moment I’ve Been Waiting For’

One grocery store I always enjoy browsing is Trader Joe’s. It has an amazing selection of frozen dinners and pantry staples. Plus, the options only get better around the holidays with its unmatched rotation of seasonal items, including flavored coffee creamers, candy cane-flavored sweets, and much, much more. 

Regardless of whether you shop at Trader Joe’s or not, chances are you’ve likely seen its iconic canvas tote bags floating around town. Often flying off shelves in a flash and spurring lines out the door, the neighborhood grocer is constantly churning out new versions of this fan-favorite item—and fans can’t seem to get enough. Now, there’s a new one to add to the books, and it’s one we never saw coming.

Trader Joe’s Drops New $3 Micro Tote Bags

If you thought TJ’s iconic totes couldn’t get any smaller, think again. The store has just introduced a teeny, tiny version of its canvas bag, and shoppers are rushing to stock up on them ahead of the holiday season. At just 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches, these micro totes have significantly less room than previous editions, but they’re the perfect size for carrying keys, spare change, a few cards, or even gum.

If spending $3 on a micro tote sounds absurd to you, you’ll be happy to know that inside each canvas tote is a larger, reusable bag that’s much more practical for grocery shopping. So, unlike previous releases, this one comes with two bags for the price of one.

With the holidays right around the corner, the new tote is a great gift idea for your fellow TJ’s enthusiasts. We can think of dozens of ways to use it. Hang it on your Christmas tree as an adorable ornament or use it to store small items that are always loose in your bag. Or follow Trader Joe’s suggestion and clip it onto a larger Trader Joe’s bag as a charm.

According to the brand, “the smaller the tote, the bigger the excitement,” and judging by fans’ response to the release, it’s clear micro is the new mini.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for,” one user wrote on Instagram. “I got some this morning! They are so cute,” someone else commented. 

“These will make great stocking stuffers and gift card holders,” a Redditor said in the Trader Joe’s subreddit.

Another one chimed in, “They make a great little bag for change, charging cable, or just little things that get lost in a purse.”

As with all Trader Joe’s bag releases, shoppers have reported that some store locations are already sold out. Whether you’re looking for gifts for your loved ones or want to snag a few for yourself, head to your local Trader Joe’s ASAP before it’s too late.