Speedo Unisex-Adult Ventilator Mesh Equipment Bag

4.0 out of 5 stars

By Mom of growing kid! - Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015

You might want to knot the string if you intend to carry this bag.

I like the bag. It is huge, but that means it holds both my daughter's fins easily, along with her suit and other swim gear. Like others, I wish the zippered pocket were not mesh on the inside so that it could keep a few things reasonably dry. As for the lengthy string, I ended up following others' advice and tied a knot to shorten it. I almost tied the knot in the outside, but my smart husband suggested I see if that was possible to do inside the bag. It was! Inside the bag you will find 2 loops (see picture.) You can just pull them out and tie them. I think I only pulled each loop about 9 inches or so, meaning the drawstring is now about 18" shorter. I might go back and shorten it even more. I'm still mystified as to what use the designers had in mind for such long strings. I certainly can see this bag being intended more for a group or team's equipment rather than an individual's due to its size. But I don't see how the long strings would help anyone. Knotting is a workable solution, though.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Mike C - Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016

Great value. I use this bag five days a ...

Great value. I use this bag five days a week for carrying my lap swimming equipment. Easily swallows a full size kick board, two large pairs of fins, large paddles a snorkel and a couple of pair of goggles. The zippered compartment is just right for smaller items likes plugs, membership cards, small bottles of shampoo etc. I've been using it nearly 5 times a week going on a year it is still going strong. ps although I don't always use a kickboard I like carrying it in this bag because it is light and gives the bag form. Then all of my gear goes in the bag on top of the kick board and is easier to locate.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Barry Beale - Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019

Excellent for the price

As other reviews stated, I was surprised how big this bag is. You always want it to be bigger than smaller. I feel the bag will last many many years, The cords and zippers feel slightly higher quality than what you would expect.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Katrina D. - Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015

and found that it looks far less dirty and "worn out" than other colors I owned

I have had several mesh bags for swimming throughout the years, and I have to say, this one is simple but very convenient. I purchased one in black, and found that it looks far less dirty and "worn out" than other colors I owned. The small pocket in the front is my absolute favorite-- it fits in my goggles and swim cap, which means I don't have to dig to the bottom of the bag searching for them. It dries quickly, allowing the gear inside to air out and avoid getting smelly. This is a great storage bag for swimmers and I am very pleased with this particular model.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By jaime gutierrez - Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019

Great price/works marvelously

I use this bag to carry my dog toys (Frisbee's, Chuck it wand, balls etc...) 1. It not only carries all the items 2. I can see the contents due to the mesh 3. It has a small (non see through) pocket,I put keys, dog snacks etc.. 4. It has a long drawstring which I have shortened by making a temporary not in the middle of it 5. The Mesh is very durable 6. Due to the Mesh, the dog toys dry out until I'm ready to use the following day

3.0 out of 5 stars

By Kellie S - Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019

Huge

This bag is huge. I didn’t check the measurements because I didn’t think it mattered, but it is so much bigger than expected. We use this bag for karate sparing gear and there is so much room to spare - too much room. I wish it was a smaller bag. Given this is meant for swimming, I would estimate that you could fit 6 towels in this bag with room to spare. The rope straps are also really long. Again, way too long in my opinion. The bag drags on the floor (with the strap on his shoulder) when my talk 8-year old carries this bag. I am 5 ft 7 in and even I think the strap is too long and it makes the bag hang at an odd length (hitting you in the back of the knees/lower tight).

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Johnny - Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019

It’s just mesh!!! Worth the money????

Actually. . . YES! At nearly twenty bucks, it sure is pricey at first glance. The utility pocket is a Godsend. The shoulder straps are good enough. Our teen daughter has carried this bag jammed with heavy swim team gear to school, and then to the pool, daily for four months. Dries pretty quickly if you can leave in a well ventilated area. Holding up great!

5.0 out of 5 stars

By YankeeJohn - Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020

Perfect for kickboard and pull boy

This bag was the perfect solution for carrying my own pull boy and kickboard which I had to buy because COVID restricts use of the ones the pool owns. This thing fits both of them and my towel and all the rest. The zippered pocket is right sized for the toiletries. Others have have noted that the string is long if you put it over your shoulder. I'm 6'2 and it's a bit long for me and bangs on my legs while walking, it would be quite long for a shorter person. Putting a knot in it to take up the extra string is a simple fix.