Gym bags have certainly evolved over the years, and in the process helped many of us get to and from our workouts with real practicality. Because let’s face it, a suitcase would be more practical for the amount of stuff we can sometimes take to the gym, especially if you’re into boxercise or other combat sports.
All of the world’s biggest sports brands have a great selection of bags to hit the gym you can to choose from. The key is getting the size right. Something too big and you’ll feel like a tennis player walking onto the Rod Laver Arena, something too small and you will be wrestling your kit into your bag post-session – not a great look.
And, if like most of us you take some real pride in your clothes, even the gym clothing you wear for a workout, then you’ll need a gym approved bag with compartments or compression straps that help you keep everything in place and uncreased – so check that your bag has all your required features.
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Without further ado, these are the top gym bags on the market right now.
Adidas
Take this 4ATHLTS Duffel for example. It’s a standard looking gym bag with enough room for an ice hockey player! But then Adidas go and add an eyecatching strap that features prints in varying languages, giving the gym bag a vintage 90s look. It’s also made from 100% recycled polyester for the more eco-conscious buyer – a gym bag for the future inspired by the past.
Nike
It has a handy compartment that separates clean and dirty gear and has multiple zip pockets to store large or small valuables. It also comes with removable padded shoulder straps for added commuter comfort.
Patagonia
This gym bag is made from ripstop, waterproof recycled polyester that glistens under light. There’s also a close-fitting, ventilated padded back system so that covering distance with a heavy load is made easy.
Free shipping on orders over $50. Shipping to Australia & New Zealand only.
Under Armour
Their Sportsyle Duffle is a classic gym bag that can also be used for short weekend breaks. It’s basic, yet stylish, and has a two-way carry option with both shoulder and crossbody straps.
Rains
This bag is a step back from other sports-orientated gym bags on this list, and whilst it remains highly practical, its silhouette is much more classy and simple. It holds 27 litres in one open compartment that is surrounded by fully waterproof fabrics.
Free shipping on orders over $50. Shipping to Australia & New Zealand only.
Everlane
This durable, water-resistant gym bag has a separate shoe compartment covered by a wide U-Zip opening. It has both top and bottom handles and holds up to 45 litres of your favourite gym wear.
Free shipping to United States, Free shipping on orders over AU$150.
The North Face
The classic Base Camp Duffel is a 50-litre gym bag made from durable fabrics that offer great weather resistance, a couple of handy small pockets for passports, smartphones, or car keys.
Timbuk2
It’s a spacious piece with plenty of room for extras such as towels, and even has a large floating pocket for sweaty tees and trainers, making it one of the best gym bags on the market.
Peak Design
It’s made from 100% recycled Nylon finished off with waterproof zippers and liners. It also features two internal and four external pockets, along with an ID cardholder, making it one of the best gym bags available.
Baboon To The Moon
Its durable, waterproof design means you can really put it to the test when travelling around, whilst it also features some really useful compression straps to keep your clothes in place while you’re city-hopping; while not technically a gym bag, it's still one of the best gym bags on the market.
Herschel Supply
The bags design is inspired by 1990s activewear, and features a mesh storage sleeve beneath the lid, along with a signature shoe compartment.
Filson
Bennett Winch
The bag's trims, handle and base are made from full-grain leather, whilst the base studs are made from solid brass, making it one of the best gym bags available.
Montblanc
This wonderful gym bag has been handmade in Italy with a black shell, finished off with cross-grain leather trims, and features a two-way zip fastening system, and can be used not just as a gym bag but for weekend or business trips.