note : the company website make a point of say that because these bag be degradable , you should plan to use they within a year of purchase . consider that before you buy a huge box of they . why would I pay so much for poop bag , when there be cheaper version and I could use grocery bag or newspaper bag for free ? 1 . these be a luxury item , for sure . as describe , they have a double layer that make you feel like you be less close to the item you be pick up . they come out of the box with the opening easily accessible , so you do not need to struggle to open it up to get you hand inside . they turn inside out and tie very easily , because the 2nd layer make a nice pocket for hold the pickup material . especially great for if you dog occasionally have very soft dropping that require a little work to pick up - definitely make that process less gross . 2 . these have high capacity . when I have my own yard I would sometimes pick up only once a day , and I could get 2-3 pile -lrb- from my medium-sized dog -rrb- into one bag . 3 . you can sometimes buy cheaper knock-off of these at chain pet store , but the knockoff be a different type of plastic that be not degradable , and they feel a little thinner . also , I would rather buy from the company that invent the item , even if it cost a little bit more , as a way of show my appreciation for they effort . 4 . these bag be degradable in landfill . there be cheap single-ply bag that also claim to be degradable , so it be not really a reason for buy they , but might be worth consider as a additional feature . I be not entirely sure if these would work in a backyard dog-waste composter , so contact the company if that be you plan . yes , these bag cost a lot more than cheap poop bag , on a relative basis - 2x to 3x more , depend on what you buy . but on a absolute basis , you be pay a few cent more with each pickup for a nicer experience . I would definitely recommend try they and see if it be worth it to you ! if you be go to pick up after you dog a few time a day , why not fly first class when you do ?