Speedo Deluxe Ventilator Mesh Equipment Bag, Insignia Blue, 1SZ

Product Description

Stash your swim and gym essentials in this functional backpack, featuring mesh compartments to air out wet clothing. [Read more]

Features

• Medium-sized equipment bag designed to hold all your swimming essentials made of open weave mesh for strength and quick drying
• Replaces our top selling Deluxe Mesh Equipment Bag from years past
• Shoulder straps for backpack carry with drawstring toggle closure to keep items together and secure in the bag
• Primary zips are highest quality trademarked YKK zippers

Top Reviews

This bag is perfect! My daughter (6 years) just started swim team
by Makileau (5 out of 5 stars)
March 14, 2017

This bag is perfect! My daughter (6 years) just started swim team. This bag holds all she needs and then some. The main section is big enough to hold fins, kickback, goggles, swim suit, towel, shoes and a change of clothes and still has room left over. The zippered pocket is great for all her little things, shampoo, hair elastics, hair brush, etc. I love that there is even a place for a water bottle. The backpack straps are adjustable which is great because she is so small but it fits her as well as it does her teenage teammates with just a quick pull on the straps. All her teammates have these and we personalized it by embroidering her name on it. This is really a great bag!
***Update***since my initial review 3 of my daughters swim teammates have ordered this exact bag and had me embroider their name in theirs as well. It's become the latest trend at their pool. I attached a pic to show how the bag looks with a simple embroidery. I also attached a pic to show the real difference of the two lighter blues next to each other since it's hard to tell from the example pics. The bag on the left is the grotto blue the bag on the right is imperial blue.
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Perfect size, very convenient
by dm (5 out of 5 stars)
October 26, 2017

I know there are a gazillion reviews already, but I rely on reviews to make purchasing decisions so here's mine:

I had been using the Speedo Ventilator Duffel Bag but it was way too big for what I needed. Bag was fine (discounting the fact that one of the strap hinges broke) but because I didn't need all the space it just flopped around and was inconvenient.

This bag though is the perfect size to use at the Y pool. It holds my swim flippers, snorkel, goggles, etc. as well as a small towel and my shower items (shampoo and washcloth, etc.)

But the thing I like best about this, is because of its small size I now take it with me into the pool area itself, so I have everything I need at hand and it's convenient to just reach into the bag and grab what I want. Because of the hook at the top, this acts like a backpack and is easy to hang on the pool hooks.

Therefore keep in mind if you have a lot of stuff then the Duffel bag is probably a better choice, but if your items are limited then I find this to be the best choice.
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Big swim bag
by S. Wong (4 out of 5 stars)
August 1, 2017

"You purchased this item on November 5, 2014. Color: Black"

I think I've had this long enough to write a review for it!

I live in a city, and I had originally bought this bag to hit the pool with. I go to the pool every morning before work, and go straight to the office. I used to use a regular ol backpack and it would get absolutely disgusting in there since it's airtight. Everything would get wet and just get gross.

I needed something that ventilated well.

I looked at a bunch of "mesh backpacks" and they were all either flimsy.. or made for holding sports equipment, which meant it was huge, not meant to be used as a backpack.

I finally found this bag. It works well for my needs. I keep my wallet/phone on the outer pocket so they stay hidden. The outer pocket is pretty large. I can fit my iPad pro (with case) in there with space to spare.

This is a pretty big bag. I can fit my swim trunks and a towel and it's only 1/3 full. I can probably fit another 3-4 towels in there.

Let's talk about length of the bag. I'm 5'9", and this bag goes past my butt. So on me, it looks like a pretty large bag.

I started using it for my other activities like BJJ and boxing. Your gi/boxing gloves starts STINKING after it sits in a backpack. This bag lets it air out a bit and dry, so it won't be disgusting. And yes, I can fit a large Gi in this bag no problem. 16 oz boxing gloves also fit in these no problem.

The reason I didn't give 5 stars to this product is, like all the other mesh backpacks out there, there is absolutely no padding on the back, which is a bummer. That means this bag won't keep shape whatsoever. So if you don't put your towels into the bag neatly, it WILL be uncomfortable on your back, due to the lack of padding.

Same deal with the straps, they're basically any basic strap you find on basic duffel bags. If you carry anything heavy, they'll cut right into your shoulders. Zero padding.

But again, for my needs of hauling wet equipment to the office, letting it sit for 8 hours (and dry a bit), then lugging it home, this works great.
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Nice bag for snorkling trip
by katt (5 out of 5 stars)
April 15, 2017

I ordered in insignia blue color and the bag was good quality and the color looks very nice. I was able to put inside 2 pairs of short fins, 2 set of snorking gears, 2 short sleeves rash guards, safety vest, 1 beach towels, 2 pairs of fin's socks, 3 sunscreens cream, camera waterproof cover. I went to Guadeloupe for snorkling and it was the perfact bag for this trip. My husband is 6 ft tall and as you can see on the picture it fits perfectly on him.
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Great Swimmers Bag!
by K (5 out of 5 stars)
October 24, 2016

Someone came up with the brilliant idea of sewing some simple shoulder straps and adding a few zippered pockets to a perforated laundry bag. The result is a great bag for swimmers to take to the pool. I can load up all my equipment (Towel, rash guard, goggles and swim cap), go swim, then when I am done, I can deposit all my wet gear in the breathable bag, knowing that it will reduce drying time considerably while not leaving the bag a mildew smelling mess like a normal backpack would. The zippered pouch is great for wallet, phone or anything else you need to leave in the bag while you are swimming. The mouth of the main mesh bag is wide and easily closed with a drawstring, making sure you can cram a lot of stuff in there and nothing will fall out.

My only con is I wish the next version of this bag will have more reinforced shoulder straps. They feel flimsy and look like an added afterthought to the bags design.

Highly recommend, I finally retired my smelly old Jansport thanks to this bag.
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Super-Sturdy, Ventilated Bag which Holds a Lot and Dries Quickly
by Sir Charles Panther (5 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2014

This is an excellent bag for items that can be exposed to weather. It breathes/dries very quickly, while having ample space and varied options for storage.

I just returned from a week in the northern Manitoba wilderness, and this bag served as my crew's day bag, that is, the bag outside the dry bags, open in the canoe. In the small front mesh pouch we kept our sunscreen, bug spray and iodine water purification, and were were constantly in and out of this pouch, using it incessantly. After a week with 8 folks in and out of it, not a bit of stretch in the elastic, not a bit of wear on the cloth at the lip of the pouch, not a single pull or burr or stretch in the mesh.

The zippered pouch is great for "valuables;" we used it for spare glasses and medications. It did a great job of securing both. And after both rain and a capsize, this compartment dried out in no time.

The main pouch is just one big open space, and we stuffed it full with rain jackets, water bottles, maps, and more, It took everything and showed no sign of wear whatsoever. The string closure at the top and the main barrel lock performed very well and did their job throughout.

The two shoulder straps and the single web loop at the back got a lot of workout in and out of the boats and at every portage, and none of them showed any weakness or wear.

And on return, this thing cleaned up in no time flat, and dried completely through in less than an hour.

Bottom line: whether on the swim meet circuit or in a more challenging weather environment, if you want to organize, store, carry and access all kinds of gear, this is an outstanding product. I will take this bag on float again, and will not hesitate to recommend it to others.
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Works great for sprint triathlon!
by Jenj (5 out of 5 stars)
September 15, 2017

This worked great for my sprint triathlon, and is much more affordable than a tri bag. It easily held a reg. sized towel, a smaller towel, wetsuit, sweatshirt/pants, and bike helmet with plenty of room to spare. (A pair of cycling shoes could easily fit.) There is a very large front zip pocket with a smaller interior pocket to stash my Tri Slide, earplugs, swim cap, 2 pair of goggles, GU's, compression socks, water bottle, and a mini first aid kit I like to bring with me. Also lots of space left over. Once I had my wetsuit on, I placed the bag at the top of my transition towel and rolled the top down to open it (it doesn't flop over). I was easily able to quickly stash my wetsuit inside at T1, keeping everything tidy and out of the way. The back pack feature was helpful as I had to walk a ways with my bike to get to the start line. I plan to use again this for my next tri.
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Exceptional bag that holds significantly more gear than it looks like it would
by 49erinnc (5 out of 5 stars)
January 7, 2016

Love this bag! I doesn't look very big in appearance but it easily holds my fins, paddles, snorkle, flip flops, bath towel and a light change of clothes all in the large compartment/mesh area. There is room to spare but I don't want to overpack it. In the zippered area, I can easily store my Aquasphere goggles in the large case they come in, my swim cap, backup goggles, my waterproof mp3 player and it's not even close to being full. There is an additional pocket inside that with a Velcro closure that I use for my phone, keys, Garmin triathlon watch, etc. Then there is a mesh pocket on the outside that I use for a travel size bottle of shampoo, baby shampoo for anti-fog, deodorant and my lock.

The straps are fully adjustable as well. I live 2.5 miles from the Y and wanted to run to the Y, swim 3,000m and then run back over the weekend. I really questioned how well it would go, running with this swim bag full of stuff on my back but it worked out very well. Snug, no bouncing around, no back pain, etc. It's unorthodox to run with a swim bag on your back and especially again after the swim but this bag did the job. HIGHLY recommend it.
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green is lighter than expected...and return is 1/3 of the cost
by tech_dad (2 out of 5 stars)
May 1, 2019

I ordered this for my son who just joined a swim team. The reviews were good and the bag itself seems really sturdy and the packaging is great. I wasn't sure if the bottom had a mesh component to it so the contents can drip dry through it, but I took the risk anyways. Turns out, it does not. Now, that's not a deal breaker, but it is worth noting just in case you're looking for one that has mesh in the bottom so the items can drain. Probably wouldn't have ordered it if I knew for certain. Anyways, the bigger concern for my son was the color. We ordered the Jasmine Green. To my son, he thought he was getting a neon green bag, in actuality, it's more of lighter green color (more of a lime green). Needless to say, he ask me to return it, but unfortunately the return fee is 1/3 of the price, so he is now stuck with the bag and I'm stuck with a 8 yr old who thinks his bag is ugly.

So, basically the 2 stars is for the color issue and the lack of mesh bottom, and maybe the fact the return fee is a 1/3 of the cost.
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HUGE or should I say YUUUGE!
by dsrice (5 out of 5 stars)
June 18, 2017

HUGE bag that fits everything you need. I use it when I go on set, pool or beach! Has a mesh pocket in front where I put my sunscreen or lipgloss. Has a middle zipper that is more secure, that's where I put my wallet, phone and keys. Then you have the big mouth opening, I have had 3 beach towels, change of clothes and bottle water when I have gone to pool. When go to set, I have put my lunch cooler, rain jacket, a pair of size 7 shoes and an umbrella. I love that I can wear on both shoulders to even out the weight.

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