As my children grew up, the amount of laundry they produced increased, and I wanted a large laundry basket. However, living in a compact apartment in the city, I didn't want to buy something that would take up a lot of space. I'd been looking for the perfect laundry basket for a long time, and this one was perfect. With collapsible baskets, you can open and close them, but it's a hassle and you end up leaving them open. With this one, you can fold it up easily by simply slapping the bottom with one hand. It opens up quickly too. It's great that it's no-stress. When I'm done with it, I put it away next to the washing machine. It would also be good for putting things in the back of the car. I was a little worried about the price of something so cheap, but I decided to take a chance and order it online, based on reviews that said it was bigger than expected and difficult to carry home from the store. It was a great decision. It's pretty hard for a woman to carry this around.