"Swim Bags"-- a must-have or superfluous?

I just got back into swimming two months ago and since then I have seen so much improvement in my stamina, form, and speed. I have been logging my daily yardage, and when I reach the "100 mile" mark I plan on rewarding myself with a new swim toy. I have been admiring the swim bags that the team at our pool totes around. They are similar to the picture below. I was thinking that I might get one of these (or something similar) to carry to/from the pool. My question is this: do you carry a swim bag, and if so, what kind? Do you like it? Is it something you cannot live without or is it superfluous? If the latter, can you recommend something else that I should consider? (I already have a mesh bag for my kickboard, fins, pull buoy, etc.) Thanks! www.kiefer.com/.../LATBS.jpg Have one. Love it. Use it all the time. Totally not necessary but a great reward. You need something to carry your stuff aroun in but it certainly does not have to be swim bag. You should treat yourself from time to time though!

I have the Speedo one. It's nice to have a place to put your wet suit. The best part of it is that it has a place the you can slip you iPod in with a little hole for the ear bud cord to come out of. At 60 bucks it might be a bit pricey but mine is now 3 years old and looks brand new. It's a peronal choice but I'd recommend getting one.

This is the type of bag I used for years www.fetpak.com/.../itl

This is the type of bag I used for years www.fetpak.com/.../itl :lmao: I knew someone would say this!

These bags hold a swim suit, towel, goggles and are free at some grocery stores. :lmao: I knew someone would say this!

I love my Speedo backpack. I bought one of these when they first came out many years ago: www.kiefer.com/.../dept.asp I used it for years and it finally fell apart. I bought this one to replace it: www.kiefer.com/.../productr.asp These backpacks hold a ton of stuff. They also make great airline carry-on bags. The Tyr Alliance Team backpack (I think this is the one you referenced) is very similar to my Speedo backpack, plus it's quite a bit cheaper: www.kiefer.com/.../productr.asp

Swimbag or sandbag? Plenty of the latter in masters :p

"The Tyr Alliance Team backpack (I think this is the one you referenced) is very similar to my Speedo backpack, plus it's quite a bit cheaper: ">www.kiefer.com/.../product...F74E75A0F680EC" This is the pack my son uses and it is very!!! roomy,has 2 huge side pockets. My daughter picked the Speedo one and it was quite a bit smaller and had small pockets. I prefer the duffle bag style and you can now get those from Speedo and TYR as well.

I have the Speedo one. It's nice to have a place to put your wet suit. The best part of it is that it has a place the you can slip you iPod in with a little hole for the ear bud cord to come out of. At 60 bucks it might be a bit pricey but mine is now 3 years old and looks brand new. It's a peronal choice but I'd recommend getting one. That sounds awesome-- which Speedo bag do you have?

I have the Speedo Swimmers Backpack. I think I got it 7 years ago and it's still in great shape. Mine has the USMS logo on it. It's very roomy and I even use it as my carry-on for the plane. It ill fit under the seat in front of you.