Grocery bags, rubber totes, or balancing a big stack of games are fine. But having a bag that is built for the purpose of carrying games is nicer.I was honestly skeptical at first. Then I started using one. The shape is a perfect fit for common games. It is big enough to hold all the games you want to take. Padded and supported on all 6 sides so your games aren't damaged in transport.Use a board game bag that is designed and sized to perfectly hold your games. Easy to carry with a reinforced top strap, or throw it on your back if you have a longer hike. 12 inches wide to fit the "standard" board game box sizes perfectly.12 inches wide to fit the "standard" board game box sizes perfectly. Fits seven big games. The new design even allows you to fit those larger games you want to lay down flat. Or do what most people do and pack 5 big ones and then cram 8 more little games into the top. Maybe stick a couple card games in the front pocket. Surely you'll have time to play 15 games tonight!This bag gets the job done.