Modern wetsuits are lighter and more flexible.They're also more fragile.
A lot of wetsuit damage happens before you even get in the water — pulling, stretching and putting unnecessary stress on the neoprene just to get into your suit.
For decades, the plastic bag trick has helped people slide into tight wetsuits. But plastic bags weren't made for that. They get stuck inside, tear easily, quickly become soaked and useless — and you know where they end up.
I grew up in the cold winters of southern Brazil, where spending time in the water meant spending a lot of time in wetsuits. I still remember my first one, back in 1994: a red and black Rip Curl Dawn Patrol, with ankle zippers. Stiff as a board, but I wore that thing for a good 3 or 4 years — not because it wore out, but because I got too big for it.
Wetsuits have come a long way since then. Modern neoprene is lighter, stretchier and much more flexible, making suits more comfortable than ever. But that flexibility also calls for more care when putting them on and taking them off.
After moving to Portugal 8 years ago, I spent several years working as a surf instructor, putting on and taking off wetsuits multiple times a day. I saw firsthand how much unnecessary pulling and stretching went into getting suited up, on my own wetsuits and those of my students. I knew there had to be a better way. So I decided to create one.
BingBag uses half the plastic of a regular bag, reinforced with a strong adhesive tape strip running through it like a spine, and a grip tip at each end. It's reusable, washable and handmade in Portugal.
A simple accessory designed to make getting into your wetsuit easier — while reducing unnecessary stress and wear on the suit.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
"These will help my surf lesson clients so much! Putting on the wetsuit is the hardest part, haha!! I refuse to put my wetsuit on without BingBag anymore"
"BingBag it’s a true game changer for anyone who uses a wetsuit on a daily basis. Putting on a wetsuit becomes significantly easier — especially when it’s still wet"
"They work so good for our kids getting into wetsuits"
" I can't live without anymore"
"Be careful, think twice before doing it. Once you try it, there’s no way back"
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Show Your Wetsuit Some Love!
Modern wetsuits are so good, but so fragile.
The way we handle them is crucial. And most of the wear happens before you even touch the water: pulling and stretching to get them on.
BingBag is a reusable accessory that lets your foot or hand glide through the neoprene. Slide it on, ease through the suit, pull it out by the grip tip. Made for the job, not just a plastic bag.
Do the math
How much does a wetsuit cost?And how many sessions do you get out of it before you start thinking about replacing it? 80? 100 sessions?
Let's say you paid €300 and get 100 sessions out of it. That's €3 per session.
Now, what if taking better care of your wetsuit could give you 20, 30 or even 50 extra sessions?
That's €60, €90 or €150 worth of sessions.
BingBag costs just €7.90.
If it helps you get just 3 extra sessions out of your wetsuit, it's already paid for itself.
Handmade in Portugal.
AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES & PACKS
Small: for kids and smaller feet
Regular: fits most adult foot sizes
Packs: mix sizes, pay less and shipping is on us!
Frequently Asked Questions
have one? send it! hello@bingbag.co
A plastic bag does half the job well: it slides your foot or hand through a wetsuit easily. The problem is the other half — getting it back out. Once your foot is through, a bunch of loose plastic is left inside the suit, and pulling it out is what tears it, because a regular bag has no reinforced point to grip and pull from. BingBag stays just as thin as a regular bag on purpose — thinner plastic is what glides easily — but it's reinforced by a double adhesive tape running through it like a spine, with a tip at each end (A and B) made exactly for gripping. Pull by the tips of the tape, to adjust or pull it off — never by the plastic body — and it comes out clean instead of tearing. That's what makes it reusable instead of single-use.
We care about the environment, and BingBag exists for a reason bigger than convenience: wetsuits today are more comfortable than ever, but that comfort comes with more fragile materials. Wetsuits are also genuinely harmful to produce, so anything that extends their life — instead of retiring them for a new one sooner — matters. Most of the damage happens in the seconds you spend putting the suit on. BingBag is the old plastic-bag hack, reinvented: a reusable accessory built specifically to help your wetsuit last longer.
How many disposable bags have you gone through just putting your wetsuit on? And what happened to the last one — did it end up soaked inside your wetbag, then straight in the trash? A soaked disposable bag rarely dries out enough to use again. BingBag can be rinsed and dried, ready to go for the next session. We have customers still using the same BingBag a year later.
BingBag is made of recycled plastic, and each one replaces dozens of disposable bags that would otherwise be used once and thrown away. We had real doubts about using plastic at all before launching — but no other material slides into a wetsuit as well as plastic does, so we'll let you draw your own conclusions on that trade-off. What we can control is everything else: minimal packaging, and orders shipped as regular post inside an envelope, keeping the carbon footprint of each shipment low.
Hold BingBag by its upper tip and slide your foot or hand inside, centered so your sole or palm faces the tape. Gently pull the upper tip to a snug fit — this keeps it from blowing away on a windy day, and you can fold in any excess material to match your size. Slide your "BingBagged" foot or hand into the wetsuit as normal. Once your heel or wrist has passed all the way through, grab the lower tip and pull it off. Always pull by the tips of the tape, never by the plastic body — it's thin and can tear if handled the wrong way.
As your foot pushes through the wetsuit, air escapes through the hole, letting BingBag sit tighter against your foot and reducing friction. It's also how water drains out when you rinse it, and the extra airflow helps it dry faster, so it's ready to reuse sooner.
BingBag is adjustable, so it comes in two sizes mainly for convenience. Regular fits most adult foot sizes and can also be used on hands or smaller feet — just fold the excess material into the BingBag itself, down to your wrist or ankle. Small is better suited for kids, teens, and smaller feet.
Recycled plastic and waterproof tape, handcrafted in small batches in Portugal. Small wrinkles, grains, or minor imperfections in the recycled plastic are normal and don't affect performance.
Rinse in cool water if it gets wet or dirty, and hang to dry in the shade by the upper tip. Avoid long sun or heat exposure, and watch out for sharp nails, which can damage it. Don't squeeze or press hard on the body of BingBag — it's thin by design and can warp or tear if handled roughly. It's normal for it to look a bit wrinkly after use; that doesn't affect function.
Wetsuit damage often happens while putting the suit on, not in the water. Reducing friction during that moment is what BingBag is built for — though it's just one part of good wetsuit care overall. The best wetsuit is the one that lasts longer, so we put together a full wetsuit care protocol on our blog, covering everything from rinsing to storage.
Worldwide. Flat shipping between €1.5–3.5, free on orders over €19 or on the 3-pack and 5-pack options. Since we ship as regular post, delivery can take a bit longer than what you might be used to with express couriers — your order goes straight into the mailbox at the address you provide. We've already shipped to 25+ countries.
Try it for 30 days — if you're not happy, send it back for a full refund.
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