What do you use for a beach/pool tote bag?

Kingston54 · July 2011

One friend of mine has a Vera Bradley tote, another has an LL Bean one. They both seem large enough/functional.

I'm wondering where else I might find a decent one. If you have one that you like, please recommend. Obviously looking for something that will carry all of my toddler's things (towel, extra diapers, sunscreen, etc).

Thanks!

DiscusCoach · July 2011

We use this incredibly loud "plastic table cloth" bag. A friend bought it in Mexico and it is made from a plastic tablecloth, pretty cotton lining and nylon handles. It is fabulous and so bright I never lose it.

DreadLoc · July 2011

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30193653

It holds a ton of stuff, you pull it instead of carry it so you can pack as much as you like, and the big back wheels roll great on the sand.

We've been to the beach several times with this bag and it's worked wonderfully.

groovygrl · July 2011

I had an old navy one I loved from years ago and it is really beat up and was a great size for just me & MH but now we require more space- I have one of the enormous LL Bean ones that is awesome- we get 2 puddle jumpers, 2 full sized towels, 2 little kickboards and a bunch of toys in there easily. Then we carry a smaller one for change of clothes, diapers, snacks, etc. My only complaint w/ the LL Bean bags (we have 3 differnet ones) is that there is no zipper pocket inside for keys/wallets/etc.

gregNamanda · July 2011

I have a black and white tote from Target. It is pretty big and holds everything. I was tired of bringing a bag and diaper bag, and this holds it all. Plus it has a pocket inside and out, and it's washable. It works great and it was $20!

KGF625 · July 2011

I use the huge reusable totes that they sell in the stores. They are perfect because they are water proof and not too expensive so who cares if it gets dirty or ruined?! The large ones can be found at Marshalls, Homegoods, TJMaxx... and I am sure other places, but those are where mine are from.

MrsSR · July 2011

My SIL has an Esty business and she made ours. It's huge and the handles are big enough so I can put it across my body.

It came with a matching waterproof inner bag so I can put our swimsuits in it when we are done swimming.

kfriscia · July 2011

I ordered one from onestepahead.com. It was $20 and I swear I feel like Mary Poppins it holds so much. It even has a pouch to hold wet stuff.

jwthoms1 · July 2011

I use a Costco bag. It a huge tote with two sets of handles. Short and long so it's perfect for whatever. I never know if DS will need his lifejacket or puddle jumper or regular floaties so we take all of that plus towels, sunscreen, snacks, toys, etc. It's plenty big. I probably look crazy with it but it works. I couldn't find my smaller tote when summer started so I just started using this and I love it.

FWIW I love the LL Bean tote too. I may get that in the future.