Going to the gym or studio for a workout is a terrific way to break up the day, and more and more athletes are returning to traditional, in-person workout environments. But with all the gear you need for a decent training session — including your shoes, shorts, water bottle and beyond — you need a good bag to store all those must-haves. While it’s true that a random duffel or backpack would do in a pinch, a high-quality gym bag can set your outfit apart, adding tasteful touches of practicality and style to your routine. Please consider factors when picking a pack for your needs before we get into some of our preferred bags for top-tier training performance.
When we initially started packing our workout gear into the King Kong Core35 Duffel, we thought, “Man, they thought of everything.” This high-end gym duffle can enhance your current setup, what with its internal shoe pocket and unique weightlifting belt sleeve. The more robust shape isn’t as easily stowed away in tiny gym lockers, but with a backpack this good, you’ll probably carry it around the weight room to demonstrate it anyway.
Stuart and Lau: The Regimen Gym Bag
This sleek gym bag is perfect for the office and reminds us of a more refined version of the classic trapper keepers of yesteryear. The clever shoe compartment on this waterproof duffel bag is perfect for keeping smelly shoes away from clean work clothing or gym gear. The Regimen Gym Bag also has a locker hook, so you can hang it up without using it. You may unzip a side pocket to access the 15-inch laptop sleeve and the blue nylon twill-lined organized sections when you get to the office.
Carhartt Legacy 30-Inch Gear Bag
The Legacy Gear Bag is for you if you don’t think that phrases like “sleek” or “urban” are good ways to describe a product. It’s constructed similarly to Carhartt’s overalls in that it’s fundamental in design yet can withstand the test of time. The Legacy Gear Bag can be purchased in three different sizes (20, 23, and 30 inches) and four different colors (black, tan, gray, and RealTree Xtra camouflage), but we recommend the more extensive (30-inch) option due to its more storage space and internal shoe pocket. This duffel bag is made of durable 1,200-Denier canvas and has a water-repellent (DWR) coating to withstand the rigors of your next PR or a morning on the job site.
In contrast to the duffel bag, which is more commonly associated with fitness centres, this backpack is fantastic. Because of its large main compartment and two side pockets, water bottles have become a staple in our training gear. In addition, our sweaty exercise gear and footwear have plenty of places in the shoe compartment at the bottom. Adding a sleeve for a laptop computer ensures that your computer and any necessary paperwork remain safe as you go for that personal record.
The iconic Adidas Duffel bag is a must-have for any athlete’s closet. We’ve finally found the perfect tote for everything! The Defender Duffel is an excellent option for someone going directly from work to the gym because of its spacious interior and convenient side pockets. You shouldn’t use this bag as a tote for work because it lacks the features of the more flexible options we examined.
