The best beach bags for men will stow everything from your sandwiches to a change of clothes and, because they’re often massive, they might be the first thing people see. For that reason, play it safe with shore-friendly color combos like navy and white.

Like a work bag, your beach bag should be able to take a few knocks and not look like it’s washed up with the rest of the flotsam. Hardy materials like canvas, vinyl or even denim come recommended because they won’t scratch when dumped on the sand. Look out for waterproof compartments if you’re planning on getting wet and volume is important, too – especially if your beach towel has the surface area of a small football field.

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FAQs About Man Bags

What are men’s bags called?

Call it a man purse, a man bag, a men’s handbag, a bro sack, or even a men’s pouch if you want to feel like a marsupial. Your friends might make fun of you for carrying one, but it won’t be long before they’re asking you to stow their phone, keys, wallet, and water bottle every time you’re out together. Feel free to be petty enough to say no.

Are man bags acceptable?

Unless you want your pants to sag with the entire contents of your home every time you leave the house, we would argue that yes, man bags are acceptable. And necessary. There are plenty of stylish, masculine options if that’s of concern. But every man needs at least one of all nine bags on this list, if we do say so ourselves.

Are man bags popular?

According to a 2018 article by BBC, the man bag is on the rise, with 15% of British men buying one. While some folks consider the man bag (and all forms of male grooming, really), to be very ‘European,’ thanks to the rise of streetwear, we’ve seen an insurgence of all kinds of men carrying them. Men have things to carry, too, after all, and it’s silly to pretend otherwise.