Which is better for a laundromat run?

The Joseph Joseph. The shoulder strap and collapsible body make the walk and the wait easier, and the waterproof base handles damp clothes.

Which holds more laundry?

The Mainstays. Its 1.5 bushel size is about 14 gallons against roughly 9.25 gallons for the Joseph Joseph.

Is the Joseph Joseph worth the extra money?

Only if you need folding storage or a shoulder strap. For a fixed laundry room, the Mainstays does the same job for far less.

The Mainstays plastic is simple and hard to damage. The Joseph Joseph depends on its fabric and strap holding up, though its waterproof base protects the bottom.

Can I stack the Joseph Joseph?

No. It folds flat instead. The Mainstays stacks with other baskets of the same shape.

Which is better for a dorm?

The Mainstays for a cheap, sturdy basket that stacks in a closet. The Joseph Joseph wins if space is very tight and you carry laundry across campus.

Joseph Joseph Hold-All Laundry Basket vs Mainstays 1.5 Bushel Small Rectangular Plastic Laundry Basket

Buy the Mainstays if you want a cheap, rigid basket that stacks and handles everyday loads. Buy the Joseph Joseph if you need a basket that folds flat, carries on your shoulder, or travels to a laundromat. The Mainstays costs far less, while the Joseph Joseph at $39.00 at Target as of November 8, 2026 buys portability and a waterproof base.

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