Bought this for my 85 year old mum - she says: 'I don't have to take a bag or a towel. I just wear it in the car to the pool, can put my keys and phone safely in the zip-pocket. It is a bit heavy to wear due to the internal towelling and I have the very longest one. Everyone in our aqua fit class is envious and wants one on the colder days...very warm and nice to put on when you get out of the water."