I received my size large Hulken as a gift a few years ago, and to be honest, I didn’t really think much of it at first. It wasn’t until the pandemic hit and I was suddenly operating a full mailroom from my home that I truly began to appreciate it in all its glory. It fits so much stuff and rolls well over New York’s bumpy sidewalks. The handles also make it easy to lift up and pull over a curb if necessary. I will admit, it is sometimes a bit unwieldy if I am using just the one front-facing handle (which I chalk up to the weight of items inside not being balanced). But in those instances, it’s easy enough to just use the two side handles in conjunction instead. I also suspect this problem would happen far less often with a smaller size.
Still, the large one folds up so nicely for easy transport back from UPS and takes up barely any space in the single closet in my apartment. (I recommend watching the brand’s guide to folding your Hulken to make sure it’s as compact as can be when you’re ready to tuck it away.)
But it’s not just for NYC folks. Senior Editor Dana Dickey, who is based in Los Angeles, CA, owns and loves her Hulken bag as well. “I have the medium size in gold and it’s perfect for when I’m at the supermarket and don’t want to deal with touching or finding a cart, plus I can then just load the whole Hulken into the car hatch when I’m headed home.”
She also has a large bag, which she packs full with a cooler and snacks for long car trips. “What’s so great is that these bags are so lightweight-yet-sturdy. And I appreciate the reinforced handles that say, 'We know you have a lot to haul and we want your grip to be comfy.’ You can also just fold ‘em up and keep in your car so it’s always there when you need to haul stuff around.”
