Our Story
oh coconuts. was born to create a little less chaos in the everyday.
My 8‑year‑old self was just a girl with a side pony and a dream, but the real beginning of oh coconuts. happened years later — on my kitchen bench in Noosa Heads — out of one simple frustration: beach bags that just didn’t work.
Every summer I’d buy the same $29.95 beach bag. It was big, cute, and felt like a win… until it wasn’t. The zip would break, the material would peel and crack, there were no pockets, and the bush turkeys could basically help themselves. And then came the moment that tipped me over the edge.
It was 2015. We were at Little Cove Beach. I was heavily pregnant, my two‑year‑old in tow, when he tipped the entire contents of my beach bag into the sand. A wave rolled in and I watched my car keys wash away into the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean. That was it. I needed something better.
The first design brief was simple: a chunky, good‑quality zip that wouldn’t quit.
Next came the hunt for the right material. During a home renovation, I used a leftover piece of house wrap to cover our sandpit when it rained. The boys spent hours trying to break it with shovels — and couldn’t. It was basically boy‑proof. I remember thinking, what IS this material… and how do I get more of it?
Years later, while working as a nurse through Covid, it finally clicked. All the PPE we were wearing was made from the same type of material. Durable. Water‑resistant. Tough enough for hospitals… and definitely tough enough for family life.
In 2024, oh coconuts. finally launched — with one purpose: to make everyday life a little easier, more organised, and a lot less chaotic.
We started with wet | dry bags for sandy rashies, wet swimmers, snacks, and essentials. Then came backpacks that fold into themselves, and beach bags with pockets and a double top zip — the things I had been searching for but could never find.
I hope you love oh coconuts. as much as we do.
Thank you for supporting our Australian owned business.
Every order means the world.
FAQ's
About oh coconuts.
What does oh coconuts. make?
We create water‑resistant bags for real life — wet | dry bags in multiple sizes, bumbags, crossbody bags, duffel/gym bags, backpacks that fold into themselves, and beach bags with a smart pocket that slides over carry‑on luggage.
There is alot of beach bags on the market what makes oh coconuts. different?
Our bags are designed for real life. The beach bag has a double top zip (because most don’t), plus a luggage‑sleeve pocket for sliding over carry‑on handles. All zips are thick and chunky to handle sand and salt. The material is the same protective wrap used on houses — water‑resistant, puncture‑proof, tear‑proof, mould‑resistant, and it won’t peel or crack after summer use. Our backpack folds into its own front pocket for travel, and every product can be hosed off or washed on a delicate cycle.
What do people use each Wet | Dry Pouch size for?
Wallet Pouch
Perfect for phones, keys, sunglasses, and small essentials. A favourite for teens as a discreet, stylish period‑pack option. Great inside a larger bag or as a grab‑and‑go mini pouch.
Medium Wet | Dry Pouch
Our best‑selling size. Ideal for wrung‑out swimmers, a small cosmetic/makeup kit, or everyday essentials like phone, keys, and wallet. The most versatile size for beach, gym, travel, and daily organisation.
Large Wet | Dry Pouch
Loved by mums for nappies and wipes, and popular as a roomy cosmetic bag that can even fit a hair straightener. Also works beautifully as a stylish packing cube for travel.
Care & Cleaning
How do I clean my oh coconuts. bag?
For light spills or marks, use a non‑bleach spray and wipe clean. For deeper cleaning, spray with a non‑bleach cleaner, pop your bag into a garment bag, and wash on a delicate cold cycle. White straps respond well to a gentle stain‑removing spray and a machine wash. For the white rubber logo or zip pull, an alcohol wipe works best.
If your wet | dry bag gets sand simply turn inside out spray with a hose and leave to dry inside out.
Water Resistance Vs Water Proof
Is oh coconuts. water-resistant or water proof?
Our bags are water‑resistant, not fully waterproof. They’re designed to handle wet swimmers (wrung out), sweaty gym gear, spills, rain, sand, and everyday mess. The material repels water and protects your belongings, but the bags aren’t intended to be submerged or used in place of a dry bag for boating or diving. Due to the zip not being waterproof.
Materials & Durability
Are oh coconuts. made from coconuts?
A lot of people think they’re made from coconuts — they’re not. Our bags are made from Tyvek® material by DuPont®, a specialised house‑wrap material used to protect homes from the elements. It’s water‑resistant, puncture‑proof, tear‑proof, mould‑resistant, and built to handle sand, salt, sunscreen, and daily wear. It won’t peel or crack after a summer of beach days or travel.
DuPont™ and Tyvek® are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Packaging & Environmental
Why does oh coconuts. invest so much in compostable packaging?
We choose compostable packaging because it matters. All oh coconuts. orders are packed in Hero Packaging compostable mailers, with compostable labels, recycled‑cardboard swing tags, and tissue paper instead of poly bags. It’s more expensive and more time‑consuming, but it’s important. Customers notice the care, and for those few seconds when they open their order, we want that moment to reflect our values.
Are oh coconuts. environmentally friendly?
Tyvek® is a DuPont® material designed for durability and long life. While Tyvek® isn’t compostable, it is fully recyclable. Its environmental benefit comes from longevity by reducing single use plastics. one Tyvek® bag replaces dozens of single‑use wet bags, zip‑locks, and plastic sleeves over its lifetime. It’s lightweight to ship, doesn’t shed microfibres, and is designed to be reused for years.
DuPont™ and Tyvek® are trademarks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Wholesale
Why are Oh Coconuts bags great for wholesale?
oh coconuts. are ideal for retailers. They’re lightweight, durable, water‑resistant, and easy for customers to understand instantly. The colours and prints work across beach, travel, lifestyle, kids, and gifting, so they sit naturally in multiple parts of a store. Retailers also love that the bags are long‑lasting and practical — customers use them every day, which drives repeat visits and word‑of‑mouth.
We support wholesale partners with clear pricing, low minimums, fast packing, and consistent stock availability. Every order arrives in compostable packaging with recycled swing tags and clean presentation, so retailers can put products straight on the shelf without extra work.
