I try to maintain a 5 day a week pool exercise schedule. Usually, I carry keys, phone and entry cards for the pool, a towel and perhaps a change of clothes. In the other hand I find a way to carry two foam barbells and a pool noodle. That was getting to be a lot to carry loose and not have the feeling of having everything together. Security wasn't too much of a concern as people who use this particular pool bring bags and other necessities, leaving on the pool deck or on one of the bench surrounding this outdoor pool. It still was a little unnerving leaving loose things of value around, so that prompted the need for this sort of bag.

So far, I have used it many times and I think it will wear well and it is certainly waterproof enough for my use. I am sure during an unexpected summer rain storm (I am in south Florida) it will protect the items that need to stay waterproof and I can retrieve it later after the storm breaks.

The inside of the main part of the DrySak is nicely finished and large enough for many items. I got the 20L size.

The one weakness I have found with this design is that I wish that the outside zippered pocket was a bit larger by about an inch or two. The pool cards are of a size where they have to be tucked underneath the upper part of the pocket above the zipper area. Combine that with a smart phone, which also has to be squeezed in this pocket and there isn't much room for anything else. Keys do fit o.k..but it's crowded and awkward in the outer pocket with the other items. I sometimes take a small Kindle and that always has to go into the large part of the bag where it rests with an eventually wet towel. Same with the keys. This sort of defeats the purpose of the waterproof nature of the bag.

Perhaps if the pocket was gusseted in someway, and stood out from the rest of the bag by an inch or two, it would allow for storage of more smaller pocket-worthy items. Or an increase in its north/south dimension?

For the price, it is hard to ask for more perfect bag. I am sure that I will get a lot of use out of it. It is well constructed, of quality material and I like the closure at the top. You roll it over three times and close it with the provided plastic buckle. I use the side strap configuration and it comfortably fits diagonally across my back, with the strap along the front of my torso. I do see people looking at the bag when it is along the side of the pool in an admiring way. You may get more orders from the other people I swim with.

Great bag. Kept everything nice IN the bag.
The problem: zipper compartment did not keep anything dry. Money and credit cards were soaked. Do NOT put a phone in that pouch!

So keep everything important inside of the bag and everything will be nice and dry.

I purchased this bag for kayak trips, and it has worked great! It is large enough to hold a beach towel, our cell phones, and car keys, with room to spare. I tested the bag at home with random objects inside, and it remained water-tight. On the river, I feel confident that my cell phone is safe from water damage, and will definitely pack this bag for any water-centered activities!

I received item pretty quick right before my trip to Florida. I recently just got back and this bag is sure waterproof. While we were snorkeling, it started raining and i had my boyfriend's Canon camera in the bag. When we checked the bag, the camera was fine. Nothing in the bag got wet. Our towels and clothes were dry. The small zippered pocket, i didn't have anything in it, but saw on other reviews that it wasn't waterproof. Didn't really check. This bag is worth getting!

I purchased this for my husband as he is now retired and has a sailboat. He LOVES it. Keeps his keys, phone and a few snacks inside for a day of sailing and it works great. The detachable strap is linked around one of the handles of the boat so it stays in place and when he is done, he unooks it and brings it home. What a nice sak.