I love using Mexican market bags, or “bolsas,” to pack up my swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, etc. before heading to the pool or beach. Made from woven poly mesh, they are remarkably strong yet weigh almost nothing. The air blows through them, you can see your belongings, and these affordable bags come in way cool colors and designs. At Direct From Mexico, I found a great selection, but there’s a catch or two: The color you get depends on what’s in stock at the time you order, and you have to purchase a minimum of two to four bags per order, depending on the style you want. Example: the fantastic mesh “brief case” (only $5.25), which comes in a plaid weave design must be purchased four at a time. Then again, they make wonderful reusable grocery bags, so why not buy a quartet? Great for taking to the pool are the 18- by 22-inch market bags with woven images of Frida Kahlo, the Virgin Mary and a Day of the Dead skeleton/icon named La Catrina ($9 each, minimum order: 2 bags). At Mexican Sol, buying just one mesh bag is no problem, but the prices are a bit higher — you can find the same Virgin Mary bag here for $11. Still, the selection includes groovy vinyl bags like this one with a loteria image of El Sol ($19). And have I mentioned Mexican oil cloth yet? It’s the festive, vibrantly colored durable vinyl print material you often see spread over tables. Oil-cloth totes from Mexican Sugar Skull ($22) or Tesoros ($8; pictured) are so pretty you might decide to make them your summer handbag of choice .