This bag is a great all around bag.  I swim after work and make it to the beach whenever possible.  This bag carries everything.  It's made of tough stuff outside and in.  There are side pockets for wallet, keys, cell phone + ear buds, and another specifically for surf wax (or whatever).  A special plush pocket for sunnies that is well out of the "kill zone" where they won't get crushed.  Another pocket holds work stuff (pens, etc.), and yet another pocket specifically for keeping cans cold!  But even better than all of that is the wet pocket for wetsuits/suits.  It's big enough for a thinner wetsuit, or all your training suits, caps and goggles together.  Lastly, the main compartment is low profile so you don't walk around looking like a camel, but it's also long so you can really pack quite a bit of stuff in there.  If there is one thing I have to point out it's this: the wet pocket opens where the backpack would normally be on your back, and runs into the main compartment.  It looks pretty sturdy, but I have wire bound notebooks and things in the main compartment, so I worry they will puncture the wet pocket.  However, I don't worry about that enough to dock it a star.  And really, the wet pocket looks like it's made of tire inner tube, so it's probably quite strong.  If you are looking for a bag that can pack your work/school stuff and pool gear all week, and then come the weekend  pack your beach gear and a few brews (while keeping them chilly) then you have found what you're looking for!  Mission Accomplished.