I use the bag for water aerobics. The outside pockets hold all my gear perfectly. I especially like the fact that it is a shoulder bag and has a handy key clip -- no rooting around for car keys!
As a man living in a condo on the beach here in Florida, I have in the past tried many bags for beach use. I have used zippered bags such as small and medium carryons, canvas bags with one pocket on the side, back packs, etc., etc.....Until I found your product, none proved practical or functional... I love this bagl, with all its pockets, key holder, spaciousness, color and practicallity. Eveyone ask me where I got it, and I am happy to tell them. Just today, a friend asked me to purchase one for him on line, since he does not own a computer.
I bought this right before my first cruise, I have a friend who has the larger version of this and I'm so glad I found this one online. She uses the bigger one when she & her family go to the beach. It is lightweight & doesn't retain moisture, unlike canvas bags. It was perfect. I was able to fit 2 beach towels, magazine, ipod, sunscreen, large water bottle, big thermal cup & had room for more. If I neeeded more towels it would have easily fit them. At the same time it didn't seem like it was huge. It sort of adjusts to whatever size you need. I really liked having all those pockets. I packed it up before we went to the pool & didn't have to carry anything else. Folded flat in my luggage to carry onto the boat, & was great for carrying all the souvenirs/t-shirts, etc off the boat too. It's awesome!