Choosing a gym bag calls for careful consideration, just like selecting a leather purse for a special occasion. The gym bag not only has to accommodate your toiletries, apparel and your shoes. It also has to mesh with your intricate personal sweat style while catering for things you need during, before and after a workout.
Below are the 15 most popular types of gym bags.
1. Hands-Free Gym Bags
This gym bag is more of a sporty backpack with an adult vibe to it. Its two strappings allow it to sit well on your back while freeing your hands. These types of gym bags are ideal because they can be branded or customized as you desire.
2. Smart Sacks
The smart sack has a duffel shape. It’s spacious enough to double up as a weekender and has a heatproof pocket that can hold a curling or flat iron.
3. Pool Jewel Gym Bags
This is a waterproof tote gym bag. It is appropriate for rainy days and swim workouts. These types of gym bags are made with a leather trim, modern shape makes it office appropriate.
4. Deep Stuff Gym Bags
The deep stuff gym bag has expandable panels that can be unhooked on the sides to allow it to carry extra pounds. It’s a durable bag endowed with elastic straps that can secure a yoga mat.
5. Multi-Purpose Bags
This tote gym bag has fitness-friendly features that are ideal for the gym. It caters for swim clothes through its waterproof section. It has bottom straps for securing a yoga mat, clear interior pocket that facilitates easy access to stored gym essentials.
6. Dsptch Gym & Work Bags
These types of gym bags resemble a hybrid briefcase, so it’s more than stowage for running shoes. It’s specially designed for smooth, seamless transition from office to the gym. It has ample storage that can fit everything one needs to smoothly operate daily without changing a bag. It features various compartments that cater for work documents, shoes, lunches and many more.
7. Amplifier Duffel Bags
The amplifier duffel bag features a spacious main compartment that fits all gym essentials. It has an additional removable pouch to separately store dirty gear and shoes away from the rest of the clothes. It’s equipped with adjustable padded shoulder straps to transition it into a backpack and make it easy to carry.
8. Sportstyle Duffel Bags
This bag is 100% polyester and ideal if you engage in outdoor training or need above average protection for your gear. These types of gym bags are designed with a water-resistant finish that extends to the zipper side pocket that keeps gym essentials dry. It also caters for your keys and smartphone through a fitted interior mesh zip pocket.
9. Brasilia Duffel Bags
This training bag is made of durable polyester and has a spacious main compartment to store workout gear. It is paired with shoulder straps that enhance the comfy carrying of the bag. It’s also fitted with an exterior mesh pocket to store the easy access gym gear.
10. Three-Way Duffel Bags
This 100% polyester bag keeps your workout gear organized. It has a zippered inner pocket that allows one to store small items safely. It has an isolated compartment for sneakers and a spacious main compartment that fits all other workout gear. This duffel bag can be carried like a backpack or side grab handle since it’s fitted with dual articulated straps.
11. Apex Gym Duffel Bags
This two-compartment duffel bag is ideal for both outdoor and indoor fitness gear such as rock-climbing or even backcountry. Its outdoor expertise is featured in the bag’s versatility that allows it to contain clean apparel in one compartment and laundry and shoes in the next breathable mesh top compartment. It also has an external zip pocket that provides quick access to the smartphone, wireless headphones and keys.
12. Weekender Duffel Bags
This well-built gym bag is made from sturdy waxed canvas and has a minimalist barrel-style fitted with a classic leather strap. It has a single compartment that fits all the gym essentials and features a UCAN zipper.
13. Meal Prep Duffle Bag
If you are a fitness enthusiast, this gym bag is ideal for you. It has an extra-large main compartment and is fitted with one supplement container, three freezer packs and five leak-proof containers. It has pockets for either a protein shaker or a water bottle. It also has a separate compartment dedicated to shoes.
14. Fold Up Gym Bags
This roomy gym bag is extensively known for its super lightweight that allows it to be folded up into the miniature size of a tablet when not in use.
15. Mover Pack Bags
These types of sleek gym bag are a convertible duffle/backpack with a very high capacity and separate shoe compartment. Whether you go for a tote, duffle, briefcase or backpack, look for a one-size-fits-all bag that provides a smooth transition from the office to the gym. The type of gym bag you settle for should be sturdy and durable enough to withstand the rigours of a gym environment.
