The packaging surprised me. It's so pretty. I recommend this as a gift for anyone who (like me) loves crushed ice. Wash the bag a couple of times to neutralize the smell before using it, and then enjoy the hell out of smashing ice cubes. It gets the job done quickly, easily, and enjoyably.

Got exactly what was listed, however I failed to read the description...it's all 13+ inches it says it is...returning this for something about half this size.

We are cocktail snobs that take jiggers, shakers, and other assorted bar tools with us on vacation. Roughing it while camping or at a five star resorts¦.We are making our own drinks, and we have the high standards of professional drinkers but untrained rank amateur bartenders.I've only had it for a month, but I've spent some quality time with the Big-Shot Muddler at home, camping, and in hotel rooms. It has gotten the job done.It busts ice like a champ! I go through a few bottles of Crown Royal Peach every week this time of year, and copious amounts of crushed ice is a must to dilute the sweetness of that whiskey to my liking. As far as a mallet, I could not ask for anything more. I have crushed a lot of ice, and the Big-Shot still looks pristine.Likewise, the Lewis bag seems durable, and the loop for drying is a nice feature. It is an okay size, but I'm not 100% sure here (I drink a lot), I think it may have shrank sometime during the last month? Either way it still holds enough ice for several cocktails.As a muddler, I think the Big-Shot is just okay. I don't have much to compare it with, but I think I would prefer a muddler with teeth. I seem to have to work harder than necessary when muddling mint for my beloved juleps. The larger size of the Big-Shot, combined with necessary exertion to extract that mint goodness has resulted in some near catastrophes. Only a little magic liquid has been spilled at this point but hold the glass tight under any and all conditions. Maybe I'm just not using the correct tool for that particular job? As a travel companion, all in one, I highly recommend this kit. I might get a smaller muddler with teeth for home use and specific tasks, but the Big-Shot will be going on vacation with us for a long time.