An apparatus is disclosed for carrying articles capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration. The apparatus comprises a first wall, a second wall, and a bag receiving portion, wherein edges of the first wall and the second wall are substantially joined together to form a bag. A flap is disposed on a portion of a front surface of the first wall for forming a pocket. A first zipper track and a second zipper track are disposed proximal to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching and detaching a portion of the flap from the front surface. When the bag is not in use, the first wall and the second wall are contracted into a compressed state and an outer surface of the flap and a portion of the first wall defines a container adapted for receiving and concealing the bag from view by a user.