I come from a Sicilian family, so pasta is pretty much my life bread, and strainers are my lifeline. I've had a few collapsible strainers in the past, and I guess the best word to describe them is "flimsy?"I bought this on a whim and I was really shocked with just how impressed I was with it. The cool thing about this strainer is that what controls it's movement is a series of rubber grooves, so you can control how much it opens (whether it's shallow or deep) and the intensity of popping it back into place. Once it's closed, it's not going to fall apart or open unexpectedly while it's in the mix with all of your pans either.Another thing I loved about this is that rubber exterior gives it a nice, comfortable grip. It's a really neat, innovative little strainer. One thing I will say is it's not GIGANTIC; it's about averaged sized for a strainer, so keep that in mind.Pictured is an idea of how the rubber works to control the strainer. I figure a picture can explain it better than I can.

The anacapa collapsible strainer by California Kitchenware is such a convenient product. As the name states, this strainer is collapsible making it easy to store in the kitchen. Being someone who loves to cook, I have a kitchen full of kitchen tools, but not enough room to store it all. The strainer however, allows easy storing which makes my life easier.This strainer can fit in cabinets, drawers and even in tight spaces, which is far better than the bulky plastic strainer I have.Not only do I love the strainer for its collapsing ability, but I also like that the base is made out of stainless steel and the rest is silicone. This makes the strainer a firm support for the food being strained, but easy to collapse without having to wrestle with it.I have already tried the strainer and I am impressed how the pasta all made it into the strainer - great size for big pots.The strainer was delivered within a week of purchase and was very well packaged. I am so happy with this item and I definitely recommend this for anyone who cooks.

Wow! I am really impressed with how well built and sturdy this strainer is. I bought it for my camping equipment because of how little space it takes up when it is fully collapsed and I was willing to sacrifice form & function for size. To my surprise it works just as well as a traditional hard strainer. I was worried that it would not hold its shape when fully stretched out once the hot water from draining pasta was poured over it but it held up perfectly. Cleaning was a breeze and it pops back together in no time. I would recommend leaving it fully opened until it is completely dry and the holes in handle make it easy to hang on a hook to give it time to air out. I highly recommend this product for anyone who has limited kitchen space but still wants a fully functioning kitchen tool. It's well worth the money.

I LOVE IT! Silicone and stainless steel, light weight and sturdy, takes up a lot less space then my big clunky colander. Folds up easily and dishwasher safe. I used it at breakfast time today when I washed blackberries and blueberries for a fruit salad, and then again tonight when I made pasta. I'm starting to brainstorm and figure out what else I can do with it.... My mom was visiting when it arrived and already wants to steal it!I'm in a house but kitchen space is always at a premium, and this is a perfect addition to any household, but I would say especially to apartment dwellers! Wish I had one of these years ago!! I might just have to buy a few more of these to spread the love around over the holidays!

I am absolutely in love with this strainer. It is by far my favorite purchase I have made in a while. This is a very cool concept because the strainer pops out from being flat, to an expanded full size strainer. This is perfect for me because my kitchen and storage space is on the small side. This takes up a small fraction of the space that a normal strainer uses. I have this hanging from a hook now above my sink for easy access and it works great because it is not bulky or heavy. I like that it is very easy to clean and for the price you really can't beat this. I am honestly considering throwing my old strainer in the trash since it is just a waste of space now.

Great product!I am very satisfied with this strainer. It has a nice clean, and crisp look. Its made with a heavy duty "rubber material" and stainless steel. It is very easy to clean as the seams between the two different sizes are not deep.I have a very small kitchen and this product definitely saves room. I store mine behind my plates in the cupboard. It doesn't take up much space at all when its collapsed.I would definitely recommend this collapsible strainer to anyone that has limited kitchen space. It has all the functions as a traditional strainer and is very durable. Also it has that modern look that goes with my decor.I received this product at a discounted rate for my unbiased review.

This strainer is amazing. It is strong and easy to clean. It folds up flat. I replaces 3 of my strainers with this one. I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it. My toddler has a play kitchen and he stole it out of the cabinet this morning and was using it as a pretend juice maker. When I saved it from him it was still in perfect condition and looked brand new. If a product and live through a toddler beating then it is A+ in my book.Disclaimer:I received this product at a discount price in return for my honest review.