Let me start by saying, I never thought I'd be emotionally invested in trash bags. But here we are. The Amazon Basics Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags have quietly revolutionized my daily cleanup routine.

The 0.9 mil thickness is the Goldilocks zone - not too thick that they're stiff and wasteful, not too thin that they tear when you look at them wrong. I've stuffed these bags with everything from wet coffee grounds to sharp-edged cereal boxes, and they've held up like champs.

The drawstring closure is where these bags really shine. No more awkwardly twisting the top of the bag while trying not to spill garbage everywhere. Just pull the red strings like you're tying a fancy gift (except it's your week-old leftovers), and voila - secure closure achieved.

I appreciate that they're unscented because let's be real, scented trash bags just mix with garbage smells to create some unholy new aroma. The 13-gallon size fits standard kitchen bins perfectly without that annoying extra plastic flapping around the edges.

Now, are they perfect? Occasionally if I really overstuff the bag (we've all been there on pizza night), pulling it out of the bin can cause minor tears near the top. But at this price point for 120 bags, I'm willing to forgive the occasional overachieving garbage day.

Pro tip: Set up a subscription and never experience that panic moment when you realize you're out of trash bags again. These have become my household's MVP - Most Valuable Plastic.