(Part 2) Top products from r/InstacartShoppers

Hey this was my shipping accessories I use.

1. Clever made collapsable crate https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UM4D5NS/ref=pd_aw_lpo_469_tr_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9D7QR3TEJCE1YV1008GP
   
   
2. Collapsable hand cart
   https://www.amazon.com/Magna-Personal-Capacity-Aluminum-Folding/dp/B000HVVSDU
   
   
3. Clever made cooler bags (soft and foldable) buy 2
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KPW8YWS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495113854&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=clevermade%2Bcooler%2Bbag&dpPl=1&dpID=51EpcSKOcbL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
   
   I use most of this stuff when not working instacart so it's a win win for me.
   

I use a cheero Power Cube 12000 mAh. It works well but being a few years old, I've been looking to see how much better battery packs have gotten. I can't see that they've improved in output really, but certainly lighter/slimmer options out there.

If you can use a power outlet or extension cord, get this RugDoctor Carpet and Upholstery spray wetvac. It includes the handheld spray vac attachment that's needed to get into the tight spaces of a vehicle. This is a great rug cleaner for home use, so it's a good long term value even if you don't need it for your vehicle very often.

If you want an entirely battery powered vacuum that you can leave in your vehicle to quickly pickup any spill, then I suggest either Hoover 3 Gal wetvac or Hoover 6 gal wetvac, along with two one-gallon plastic pressure sprayers, one with plain water for rinsing and the other for a detergent soap mix to cut and lift staining liquids before they have a chance to set, spoil, mold, or smell.

The bottom of milk cases in stores are saturated with spoiled milk. You have to sponge clean the bottom of every gallon to prevent the transfer to your vehicle, and even that might not be entirely effective. Probably need a couple layers of news paper on top of a plastic tarp, to prevent milk and newspaper inkstains.

OMG!!!! Good Idea thanks

I've been using "instacrates" and i might be able to do something like this. I look so much better when i walk up to someones door with these instacrates. I

https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-12-Gallon-Storage-Bin-Instacrate/dp/B019VHSPK4

i had a problem where both my phones would never charge in my car and the batteries would slowly drain to the point where i was plugged in at all times and the battery percentage would decrease instead of increase. to combat that issue i got this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QTE09SY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i recommend two. one for car and the other for home.

i use that in my car to keep both my phones charging at all times and it keeps me 85% or higher at all times and now i never lose battery percentage anymore unless i'm shopping then they quickly go back to 100% once i'm back in the car.

buy yourself a DC to AC converter aswell to use in the car. if you only have one phone i suggest the one port version if you want to save a few bucks otherwise the second port comes in handy for a friend or spouse to charge quickly. make sure it says 2.4A (most chargers use 1.8A)

My experience was different from these accounts in that Instacart would not allow me to begin working until I had the bags in hand and approved. I also just started this year so things may have changed. To be compliant, bags had to be able to fully close and I needed a total capacity of about three and a half grocery bags, something north of 6000 cubic inches I think?

Anyhow, Costco orders destroyed those bags in a couple weeks. I have seen posts advocating that only Costco actually requires the bags, but IC support has repeatedly advised me that they’re required for all stores. The “Remember your cooler bags” pop up is probably why this rumor persists but I don’t doubt that Costco was the driving force behind the requirements and why the policy was started.

Regardless, since I’ve gotten past the bag hurdle, I picked up bags that do not close, but do hold two full grocery bags each with decent insulation and the proper durability. I highly recommend this set: Grab and Go Bags

I use these bags for my personal shopping and they're great:

https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Insulated-Shopping-Bag-Red/dp/B00JFOQ0UQ

to drop off orders at the customer? i use this and highly recommend it i keep it in my trunk and it folds/unfolds easy.

Yeah, definitely use an Anker or Aukey fast charger. I use one of these and it keeps my Note topped up all day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2BMIMS

Everyone has different experiences. Don't let downer jerks get to you (why is he even in this sub?)

My husband gave me the option to use his cart (it's a foldable 2x4 vinyl cart that he found at Costco) but I think it's more cumbersome than it's worth. Most of my batches haven't been huge (though I've had one or two with a few water/soda cases) so the ones you see posted here tend to be rarer than normal batches.

I grabbed "Grocery bag handles" for the larger batches that I have. I haven't had to make more than one trip from car to house since I started using them and nearly every customer has said that they want their own.

These are the ones I have but there are lots of styles and types out there.

box cart

I bought a set of these. Makes carrying multiple bags a breeze.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FU7BZ1K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get this one baby!!! Mac Sports Collapsible Folding... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUUUIGK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share0

I get plastic, unless my ALDI has run out (which they often do on a Saturday).


As for my personal bags, I had some insulated bags already that I use, a cooler, and a 5 pack of these IKEA bags (which I can't recommend enough): https://www.amazon.com/Ikea-172-283-40-Frakta-Shopping-Large/dp/B00QNRHM0K/ I haven't yet had to use all five, but they will hold several plastic shopping bags each (or a couple boxes of La Croix)