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Review Ratings	Citation	CS Credibility Rating	Trash Bags Ratings Comments on Reviews
1. Real Simple	The Most Durable Trash Bags Editors of Real Simple Dec. 2004		Real Simple editors test a variety of bags by filling them with trash and pointy-edged boxes, dragging them over smooth concrete and jagged rocks and dropping them on the pavement from a five-foot height. Glad ForceFlex takes top honors in the kitchen category over Hefty Cinch Sak; editors praise its toughness and elasticity. In the extra-large category, Cinch Sak once again finishes second, this time to Husky. Seventh Generation and The Home Depot are both praised for their biodegradable bags.
2. Consumer Reports	Glad bag's claim is sometimes a stretch, but Hefty lives up to its name Editors of Consumer Reports Feb. 2005		In this brief article, Consumer Reports tests Glad ForceFlex against Hefty Ultra Flex and Wal-Mart's house-brand America's Choice by stuffing each with eight hardbound copies of Consumer Reports and six wire hangers, tying it and hanging it off the ground.
3. News4Jax.com	Consumers Put Trash Bags to Test Nov. 9, 2004		News4Jax reports on the results of a test by KETV in Omaha, which pitted Glad ForceFlex bags against the Target house brand. Target is the winner, thanks to its lack of punctures when filled with garbage.

Trash Bags Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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4. AssociatedContent.com	Glad vs. Hefty Jamie Marr May 15, 2007		Associated Content is a website that essentially posts longer user reviews, sometimes in exchange for payment from a manufacturer. In her search for a better trash bag, Jamie Marr tries out both Hefty Ultra Flex and Glad ForceFlex. She praises both brands, but gives the edge to Glad because of its "more sturdy" drawstrings. The praise for both manufacturers leads us to believe that this is not a subsidized review.
5. AssociatedContent.com	Hefty Ultra Flex vs. Glad ForceFlex Trash Bag Christina Carroll Aug. 17, 2006		In this article, Christina Carroll praises both Hefty and Glad, which leads us to believe this article hasn't been subsidized by either manufacturer. She says both Ultra Flex and ForceFlex do a good job, but gives the slight edge to Ultra Flex because of its "more reliable" drawstrings. (Oddly, another Associated Content writer prefers Glad for the same reason.)
6. AssociatedContent.com	Hefty Cinch Sak Tall Trash Bags vs. America's Choice Tall Kitchen Elastic Drawstring Bags Carol Bengle Gilbert May 16, 2007		In yet a third head-to-head trash bag comparison by a single tester, Carol Gilbert pits Hefty Cinch Sak against Wal-Mart's America's Choice trash bags. She says America's Choice fits better in the bin, but can't match Cinch Sak for durability. Based on price, however, she still opts for America's Choice trash bags, with the proviso that you shouldn't overload the bag.

Trash Bags Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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7. The Impulsive Buy	Glad ForceFlex Kitchen Trash Bags "Marvo" Dec. 29, 2004		"Marvo" tests the Glad ForceFlex in a novel way: by jumping inside one and hopping around like "a rabbit on crack" for several minutes. The bag doesn't break, although without knowing how big Marvo is, it's hard to know how impressed to be.
8. NBC4.com	Claim Checker: Glad ForceFlex Liz Crenshaw Apr. 7, 2005		In this transcript of a video segment, NBC4's consumer affairs reporter asks nine ordinary folks to manhandle Glad ForceFlex trash bags. One bag develops a tear after extreme pressure, and seven of the nine participants give the thumbs up to ForceFlex.
9. Yahoo! Answers	Has Anyone Else Tried Glad ForceFlex Kitchen Bags? Contributors to Yahoo! Answers As of Mar. 2008		In response to a user post about trouble with Glad ForceFlex bags, a variety of respondents chime in, with most saying ForceFlex bags are prone to splitting and don't work any better than cheaper garbage bags. One poster recommends buying industrial-strength garbage bags at Costco or Target.
10. Epinions	Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags Contributors to Epinions As of Mar. 2008		The lead reviewer here goes into great depth about the failings of Glad ForceFlex 13-gallon trash bags, saying they're easily torn by can lids and pineapple tops and inferior to Kirkland (the Costco house brand). The other reviewers here either praise ForceFlex to the skies or complain about frequent rips or punctures.
11. Epinions	Hefty Ultra Flex Garbage Bags Contributors to Epinions Not Dated		Hefty Ultra Flex bags receive about the same number of reviews (a dozen or so) as Glad ForceFlex. As with Glad bags, users either rave about Ultra Flex or complain about rips and tears. Both bags receive the same average rating.