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    Home » Recipes » Things I love

    Electric Pressure Cooker Tote Bags

    Published: Aug 17, 2017 · Modified: Sep 11, 2017 by Mike Vrobel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Electric Pressure Cooker Tote Bags | DadCooksDinner.com
    Electric Pressure Cooker Tote Bags

    Question from a reader: Have you tried a pressure cooker carrying bag?

    Years ago, I bought a slow cooker that came with a travel bag. I used it a lot, especially for potlucks and my annual chili cookoff at work. Now that I have an Instant Pot, my pressure cooker is gathering dust in the cabinet…but I miss having that travel bag.

    So, when I got this question, I went over to Amazon to see what was available. I found two pressure cooker tote bags: the $30 Pressure Chef, and the $40 Quick & Carry; I ordered them both to see what I thought of them. (The things I do for my readers…like order more stuff from Amazon.

    Quick & Carry Travel Tote Bag

    The Quick & Carry is the fancier of the two bags. It has a main central pouch for the pressure cooker, with a zipper around the lid of the bag to lift the cooker in and out. It also has two zippered accessory pockets - one on the top of the lid and one on the front - to carry extra equipment. It has a shoulder strap on the sides, and a padded handle strap on the lid. The Quick & Carry is made of heavy, woven nylon, with padding in the sides and bottom. It is available in both 6 and 8 quart sizes. I bought the 6 quart, and it was a tight fit for my 6 quart Instant Pot Plus and Fagor Lux cookers.

    Pressure Chef Storage & Tote Bag

    The Pressure Chef is a more minimalist bag - nothing but a zippered central pouch and a handle. The other difference is the material - it is a smooth, insulated nylon bag. It is also a tight fit for my 6 quart Instant Pot Plus and Fagor Lux cookers. It is only available in a 6 quart size.

    Electric Pressure Cooker Tote Bags - Open with cookers inside | DadCooksDinner.com
    Bags open - note the top zipper on the Quick and Carry vs the middle zipper on the Pressure Chef

    Which do I prefer?

    Of the two, I prefer the design of the Pressure Chef. It feels more solidly built: the handle is sturdier, and the extra insulation protects me when I’m moving a pot full of hot chili. The zipper around the middle of the bag makes it easier to get the pressure cooker in and out, and the smooth sides will be easier to clean. It collapses down when not in use, so it’s easy to store under my kitchen island. The Pressure Chef is the bag I’m reaching for when I need to take my Instant Pot on the road.

    However…that doesn’t mean the Quick & Carry is a bad bag. The extra zippered pouches come in handy if you want to keep all your pressure cooker accessories in one bag - you can fit a non-pressure lid and some pinch mitts in the top pouch. (When I’m traveling, I bring lots more equipment than just my Instant Pot accessories, so I already need a second bag.)

    Also, if you want a tote bag for a larger 8 quart cooker, the 8 quart Quick & Carry is your only option - the Pressure Chef doesn’t come in a larger size.

    Taking your cooker on the road? Get a tote!


    What do you think?

    Questions? Other ideas? Leave them in the comments section below.

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    1. Mike from Austin says

      August 27, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks for taking one for the team, Mike! I have a matching bag for my crock pot. The problem is that since I bought the Instant Pot, I never use the crock pot! I've taken the pressure cooker to work so often that two coworkers have purchased (and love) Instant Pots. I makes me feel all evangelical. 😉

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      • Mike Vrobel says

        August 28, 2017 at 7:54 pm

        Love it! You should definitely get one of these bags - they're great for carrying the pot in to work.

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