Abstract: A carrying bag, particularly a bathing bag, comprises a pattern folded about a folding line whereby pattern sections folded one upon the other are bonded to one another on at least two edges. In order to keep the interior of the carrying bag easily accessible and to be able to use this carrying bag as a substratum, the pattern is provided on one inner side along its outer edges with releasable closure elements; and on one pattern section, essentially along the outer edges thereof, a cord may be moved in guiding element the ends of which cord are arranged near the folding line of the pattern.