1. Baggu Bag ($9)
2. ChicoBag Vita ($8)
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An upsized shoulder-friendly version of the original ChicoBag, the Vita "weighs practically nothing" but can carry up to 40 lbs. Made of a washable fabric, it folds into an integrated pouch that will fit in a large pocket. Buy it at Amazon.
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Source: RealSimple.com
3. Oxo Good Grips Salad Spinner ($30)
Easy to use, store, and clean, the sturdy Oxo bests all other spinners for all-round performance. Even parsley dries without bruising in its coddling basket, and the spinner's pump easily outlasts a string pull. Buy it at Amazon.
4. Kuhn Rikon Vegetable Peeler ($13)
Though "wildly inexpensive," this Swiss-made implement is "by far the preferred peeler in professional kitchens." The handle could be sturdier and the blade more rust resistant, but the edge cuts like a dream and never dulls. Buy it at Amazon.
5. Norpro Herb Keeper ($13)
"Looking to extend the longevity of fresh, fragrant herbs?" The best herb keeper around has a deep base and easy-to-see water-level markings. Sturdy and spacious, it's also slim enough to fit on a refrigerator door. Buy it at Amazon.
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