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# **trapper keeper**

**Worth a look****60/100 **

trapper keeper shows demand growing +257.2%, but a small market ($705K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$705K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+257.2%**

**Products**

**55**

**Brands**

**24**

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**108**

**Price range**

**$10.46–$34.39**

**Returns**

**3.4%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 60/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**82**

 ×0.30

Competition

**79**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**36**

 ×0.10

Returns

**73**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +257.2% year over year.

252K126KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Aug, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 9.0×

## **Competition**

- Mead29% - Case it20% - Five Star15% - SUNEE7% - Amazon Basics7% - Sooez4% - Other (18 brands)19%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (35% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 24 brands and 108 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▲rising

was 13 a year ago

**Sellers**

**108**

**Top 5 brand share**

**77%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Paint Splatter (260038FO-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fmBIfvkmL.jpg) [**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Paint Splatter (260038FO-ECM)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX74BVMT)

Mead$16.824.7★3919%▲rising

2
![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Palm Trees (260038FDE1-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kI8mUpAmL.jpg) [**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Palm Trees (260038FDE1-ECM)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L3F8YXN)

Mead$18.384.7★1,0779%—flat

3
![Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Jet Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WshNsZeBL.jpg) [**Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Jet Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B36JXJKC)

Case it$23.454.5★13,0158%▼falling

4
![Amazon Basics Durable 3 Ring Binder with Zipper and Strap Multiple Pockets Sturdy Storage for School and Office 3 inch Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TncP9+OvL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Durable 3 Ring Binder with Zipper and Strap Multiple Pockets Sturdy Storage for School and Office 3 inch Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8R4872)

Amazon Basics$17.774.6★7,7976%▼falling

5
![Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Fire Red (72538)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xowFDlBzL.jpg) [**Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Fire Red (72538)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIXY72W)

Five Star$19.654.5★9,9544%▼falling

6
![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Colorblock (260038FN-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rVEVEGFHL.jpg) [**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Colorblock (260038FN-ECM)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX73362D)

Mead$17.304.8★2004%▲rising

7
![Sooez Zipper Binder Bag 1 Inch Binders 3 Ring O-Ring 5-Tab Dividers Expanding File Folder 500-Sheet Capacity Three Ring Binder Cute Organizer Storage for Student School Classroom Supplies Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318qIoHHzrL.jpg) [**Sooez Zipper Binder Bag 1 Inch Binders 3 Ring O-Ring 5-Tab Dividers Expanding File Folder 500-Sheet Capacity Three Ring Binder Cute Organizer Storage for Student School Classroom Supplies Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9P6MWY8)

Sooez$19.024.6★1824%▲rising

8
![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Stranger Things 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Creatures (261138C)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hmLNJqGWL.jpg) [**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Stranger Things 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Creatures (261138C)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNPSKRKL)

Mead$18.594.7★2833%▲rising

9
![Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Cobalt Blue (72534)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WiDdGgTGL.jpg) [**Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Cobalt Blue (72534)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIXXHEG)

Five Star$19.354.5★9,9543%▼falling

10

![SUNEE Zippered Binder Bag with Handle 2-Inch 3-Ring O-Ring 500-Sheet Capacity Includes Zip Pocket 5-Tab Expanding File Folder Multi-Pocket Organizer Binder for Middle School Pink Lotus](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LfdLBy69L.jpg) [**SUNEE Zippered Binder Bag with Handle 2-Inch 3-Ring O-Ring 500-Sheet Capacity Includes Zip Pocket 5-Tab Expanding File Folder Multi-Pocket Organizer Binder for Middle School Pink Lotus**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPQMNM56)

SUNEE$22.584.6★703%▲rising

11

![Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Black (72536)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Sln4rHlrL.jpg) [**Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Black (72536)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIXXISG)

Five Star$17.974.5★9,9543%▲rising

12

![Five Star Zipper Binder 1-1/2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 3-Pocket Expanding File 500 Sheet Capacity Blue (72202)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iNzXf8cGL.jpg) [**Five Star Zipper Binder 1-1/2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 3-Pocket Expanding File 500 Sheet Capacity Blue (72202)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COHAJQW)

Five Star$18.274.6★3,4523%▼falling

13

![Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Wave](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418TXKlBpDL.jpg) [**Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Wave**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4X54C7N)

Case it$15.564.5★7,4163%▲rising

14

![Trapper Keeper Binder 1 Round Rings (Funky)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510xkLb9qXL.jpg) [**Trapper Keeper Binder 1 Round Rings (Funky)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3MRYQ82)

Trapper Keeper$17.064.8★2022%▼falling

15

![Case-it Universal Zipper Binder | 2-Inch O-Rings 13-Inch Laptop/Tablet Padded Pocket 400 Sheet Capacity Multiple Storage Pockets & Shoulder Strap | School & Office Organizer | LT-007 Jet Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KHcWsNrVL.jpg) [**Case-it Universal Zipper Binder | 2-Inch O-Rings 13-Inch Laptop/Tablet Padded Pocket 400 Sheet Capacity Multiple Storage Pockets & Shoulder Strap | School & Office Organizer | LT-007 Jet Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B36JQFVY)

Case it$23.334.6★2,5602%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 55 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Paint Splatter (260038FO-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fmBIfvkmL.jpg)**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Paint Splatter (260038FO-ECM)** Mead**$16.82**4.7★391 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX74BVMT) [![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Palm Trees (260038FDE1-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kI8mUpAmL.jpg)**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Palm Trees (260038FDE1-ECM)** Mead**$18.38**4.7★1,077 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L3F8YXN) [![Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Jet Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WshNsZeBL.jpg)**Case-it Mighty Zip Tab School Zipper Binder | 3-Inch O-Rings 600-Sheet Capacity 5-Subject Expanding File Folder Multiple Pockets & Storage Organizer Shoulder Strap | D-146 Jet Black** Case it**$23.45**4.5★13,015 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B36JXJKC) [![Amazon Basics Durable 3 Ring Binder with Zipper and Strap Multiple Pockets Sturdy Storage for School and Office 3 inch Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TncP9+OvL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Durable 3 Ring Binder with Zipper and Strap Multiple Pockets Sturdy Storage for School and Office 3 inch Black** Amazon Basics**$17.77**4.6★7,797 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8R4872) [![Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Fire Red (72538)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xowFDlBzL.jpg)**Five Star Zipper Binder 2 Inch 3-Ring Binder with Round Rings 5-Tab Expanding File 380 Sheet Capacity Fire Red (72538)** Five Star**$19.65**4.5★9,954 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIXY72W) [![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Colorblock (260038FN-ECM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rVEVEGFHL.jpg)**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Retro Design 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Colorblock (260038FN-ECM)** Mead**$17.30**4.8★200 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX73362D) [![Sooez Zipper Binder Bag 1 Inch Binders 3 Ring O-Ring 5-Tab Dividers Expanding File Folder 500-Sheet Capacity Three Ring Binder Cute Organizer Storage for Student School Classroom Supplies Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318qIoHHzrL.jpg)**Sooez Zipper Binder Bag 1 Inch Binders 3 Ring O-Ring 5-Tab Dividers Expanding File Folder 500-Sheet Capacity Three Ring Binder Cute Organizer Storage for Student School Classroom Supplies Pink** Sooez**$19.02**4.6★182 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9P6MWY8) [![Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Stranger Things 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Creatures (261138C)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hmLNJqGWL.jpg)**Mead Trapper Keeper Binder Stranger Things 1 Inch Binder with Folders and Pockets Holds 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Creatures (261138C)** Mead**$18.59**4.7★283 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNPSKRKL)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Great quality, as a parent I love buying these because they last for the entire year most of the time”*

**Collectibles**8%

*“Perfect for magic collection”*

**Durability**7%

*“The material feels durable”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Worth it”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Just as shown”*

**Document Organizing/Classification**6%

*“Well organized”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Like the size”*

**Storage Capacity**4%

*“Good capacity”*

**Zipper Quality**4%

*“Zipper works great”*

**Strength**4%

*“Construction feels sturdy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**18%

*“Not durable”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Not great quality”*

**Zipper Quality**9%

*“The zipper came off”*

**Strength**5%

*“It's not sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“this thing is HUGE”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“a bit pricey”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Im only giving it 4 stars because the material seems a little thin”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“However, the binder bag is quite heavy when fully loaded, and the zipper tends to break after a few uses, which affects overall durability despite its strong storage and compartment features”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“or it does not reflect the advertising”*

**Thickness**2%

*“it's a thin plastic”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall54% - Value For Money7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Zipper Quality6% - Quality-Overall4% - Color3% - Functionality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Product Condition2%