How to Keep Your Phone Safe at the Beach (Without Carrying a Bag)

You’re heading for a swim, but your phone and keys sit unguarded on your towel. Every few minutes you glance back at them, pretending not to look suspicious. Sound familiar?

Let’s face it the beach should be relaxing, not a test of how fast you can sprint back to your stuff.

The Problem Every Beachgoer Faces

Phones, wallets, car keys. We all bring them, but once we hit the water, the question is always the same: where do they go?

Most people try one of three things:

Hide valuables under towels or shoes (not exactly Fort Knox).
Leave them at home (which means no photos, no tunes, and no quick contact if something goes wrong).
Use a waterproof pouch or dry bag (bulky, awkward, and let’s be honest not the look you want in the surf).

The truth? None of these really solve the problem. Theft is still possible, waterproof pouches often leak or fail, and you end up feeling like a lifeguard watching your own gear.

Why Waterproof Pouches Don’t Cut It

On paper, waterproof pouches sound perfect. But according to countless travellers and reviewers, they come with their own set of headaches:

Hard to trust: Clips and ziplocs can fail even high-end ones have leaked.
Awkward to wear: Straps and lanyards flap around or dig into your neck when you swim.
Touchscreen issues: Most phone touchscreens don’t respond properly through the plastic once wet.
Zero style points: Let’s be honest nobody wants to rock a floating pouch at the pool bar.

That’s why travellers are looking for something simpler — a way to carry valuables that’s waterproof, secure, and wearable.

The Smarter Fix = Built-In Waterproof Pockets

Enter AquaStash Waterproof Pocket Swim Shorts the first travel swim shorts designed to protect your phone, wallet, and keys without carrying a bag.

Each pair features a built-in, IPX8-rated waterproof pocket that keeps your valuables dry up to 30 metres underwater. The secret is a German-made Gooper® magnetic seal that automatically snaps shut, forming an airtight, watertight lock with no zips, no rolls, no stress.

It’s the smarter, sleeker solution that lets you swim, surf, or snorkel with peace of mind. No bulky pouch. No towel watch duty.

Proof It Works

Tested to IPX8 waterproof standard (submersible up to 30m).
Recycled quick-dry fabric for comfort on land and water.
3-year waterproof warranty and 60-day returns.
Trusted by travellers, surfers, and adventurers across Australia.

Every pair is designed for travel wear them straight from the ocean to the café without changing.

How to Care for Your Waterproof Pocket

Want your AquaStash shorts to last years? Easy:

Test the pocket before your first swim by sealing it with tissue paper inside and submerging briefly.
Rinse the pocket with fresh water after salt or chlorine exposure.
Don’t store sharp objects or sand-heavy items inside.
Wash in cold water, and don't tumble dry.

Simple maintenance for long-term waterproof performance.