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Feb 23, 2025

25 Best Gym Bags To Hold Your Stuff

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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Promising review: "This bag is perfect!!! Absolutely love the color, the thickness, the weight of the zipper, and literally everything about it! Perfect for taking to the gym!" —Summer

Get it from Amazon for $24.49+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "This bag is huge for a small bag, and it’s PERFECT! I use it for the gym and keeping my work uniforms in! Lots of pockets and space! Has a great pocket with breathable holes to put shoes, so they don’t mess up your clothes! I was worried my shoes wouldn’t fit, but they fit with a little work, and I wear a 10.5 shoe size. Love the green color too!" —Brighton Dowen

Get it from Amazon for $30.04+ (available in three sizes and 22 designs).

Promising review: "I love, love, love this bag! It’s roomy, with lots of storage inside and out. Great quality and water-resistant. I use it as a gym bag, but it can be used as a weekend bag also. I like the use of handle straps and shoulder strap. One of my best bag purchases. I might buy another one for myself or a gift." —D Alexander

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available two sizes and 58 styles).

Promising review: "I bought this after my old bag finally (finally!) fell apart after seven years. I had the same brand/model, and it worked wonderfully! I just overloaded the netting for the water bottle, which eventually tore apart over time. Super happy to buy a new bag and treat it better this time. Know this bag will hold your gym clothes, shoes, and any gear and will last for years (even if abused a bit)." —Bryce

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).

Promising review: "I love this stylish gym bag. I bought it a couple of months ago. It is sturdy, has lots of pockets, and I love the color. Stylish but affordable. Love it!" —cowgirl94

Get it from Target for $39.99.

Promising review: "I love this sports duffel! The colors are true to the pic and it will work great for me as a tennis coach (our main school color is purple, which is awesome). Now I have an easy way to carry my physicals, first aid kit, and other necessary items. I can’t express how happy I am with the durable zippers. I also appreciate that the main part of the duffel has two zippers so it can be locked." —Fontaine

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "This is a nice yoga bag that's roomy enough to accommodate my yoga shoes and a towel. The bag has additional pockets for items like a cell phone and wallet. I like this bag and would definitely recommend." —Holly Stryker

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in eight styles).

Promising review: "I love this bag so much! It can easily hold my two cork yoga blocks, 32-oz Hydro Flask, yoga towel, change of clothes, wallet, keys, etc., on the interior with my Jade Yoga Harmony mat rolled up and in the yoga mat exterior loop. I find this bag comfortable to carry and appreciate how much I can fit in it when I go to the studio. I would definitely recommend this bag to anyone with an average thickness of yoga mat." —Britt

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in eight styles).

You can monogram your bag for an extra $15.

Promising review: "I was looking for a gym bag that could hold a towel and change of clothes, but not something as big as 'weekender' size. I'm very happy with the quality of the product, and happy that it comes from recycled materials!" —anonymous

Get it from Paravel for $75 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "It looks great, and holds all my pickle gear. I keep my rackets, balls, shoes, sunglasses, and sunblock in it, and there is still room to throw in a water bottle, sweatshirt, and other stuff." —Nancy Shamberg

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six styles).

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Promising review: "This bag has many pockets for all my gym gear needs and items big and small. It extends at the bottom and fits all my Muay Thai gear, including my long shin guards. It also has an additional strap to carry duffel bag style. I could even use it for hiking or a weekend trip, so it's very versatile." —babb4214

Get it from Amazon for $47.99.

Promising review: "Durable, stylish, and spacious—perfect for travel, work or the gym." —Justine M.

Get it from Alo Yoga for $258.

Promising review: "I love this bag soooo much!!! I use it as my everyday gym bag and for my work lunches and just everything! When I go out with my daughter I use it as a diaper bag. There’s lots of space for everything I need when going to work and working out. I also just keep diapers and wipes as well as extra clothes in it at all times. It has a good pocket on the side for my feminine hygiene products as well." —Lacy Lonergan

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I thought it might be too small, but it fits everything I need! Two pairs of shoes, a water bottle, headphones, lifting gear, and extra clothes — and I still have space! Looooove it. Such a cute color too." —brian

Get it from Gymshark for $38 (available in three colors).

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Promising review: "This gym bag is everything! Looks just like the pictures, and the detachable shoulder strap is so convenient. This bag fits my gym shoes and barbell pad with room to spare, plus all the pockets make it super easy to stay organized. This bag is lightweight, durable and the zippers are smooth. Would definitely recommend!!" —McKenzie

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "This is the perfect tote. You absolutely NEED it. The size is great for your gym needs (yoga mat strap included), school books (laptop sleeve included), and even a night out of town! It’s also the prettiest shade of ballerina pink, perfect for any girly girl! This is my favorite Amazon purchase of the year." —Sierra Granada

Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in two sizes and 17 colors).

I own the Convertible Weekender from Béis and absolutely love it. The quality is a 10/10, and I always get compliments when I use it — I can't imagine the gym bag would be any different! The brand is reliable, well-made, and stylish all at once.

Promising review: "Loved the organization compartments of this bag and the color! Everything I ever hoped for when buying! This bag is perfect for a run to the gym or a weekend away from home!" —Maria S.

Get it from Béis for $88 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I love this bag! I have had it for four months now and use it twice a week for the gym. The biggest perk is all the compartments and space! Space for your shoes and wet clothes, and I love the side and front pockets where I can store my hair ties, face towels, and everything else. The inside is super spacious and could easily be a weekend bag. I love it!" —Niesha N Cyr

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).

Promising review: "This is a great lightweight bag if you are looking for something that’s not too big and bulky for trips to the gym, etc. There is enough space to store the essentials needed for after a workout whilst being compact enough to fit easily in a locker." —Cambuslang

Get it from Nike for $42 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Amazing bag! It is very spacious. There are very few bags that hold space for your racket, and this one did! It has plenty of space for shoes, tennis balls, speaker, etc." —Striped tennis bag

Get it from Tory Burch for $398 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "I've purchased this bag several times for myself and as a gift. Organizing your bag is incredibly easy with all the pockets. It's amazing how large the small duffel is. I've fit a whole lunch with bottled water in it before." —Marybeth

Get it from Dagne Dover for $125 (available in four sizes and six colors).

Psst: if you love the design of this bag but need something bigger to hold dumbbells or boxing gloves (whatever!), you can check it out on Nordstrom in an XL size for $245.

Promising review: "It’s big enough to hold shower stuff and a change of clothes, depending on what shoes you’re packing. That’s exactly the size I wanted. I normally carry my 64-oz water bottle, barbell clips, gloves, a towel, change of shoes, resistance bands, headphones, and the armband phone holder for runs. With plenty of space left." —Mikala

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

Promising review: "This is a great bag. It’s a good size to pack a few gym outfits, and I love how there is a separate pocket for my running shoes, so when I do outdoor workouts, it doesn’t dirty the inside of my bag. The shoulder strap is really comfortable and stretchy on my shoulder." —Kimm

Get it from Lululemon for $158 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This is my new go-to gym bag! I ordered the medium beige. I am a nurse and like to work out before my shift starts in the morning; this bag has a slot to hold everything I need to get ready for my shift at the gym. I love that there’s a separate slot for your wet clothes, dry clothes, and shoes; that way, all stuff can still be organized and not be mixed together! The bag itself is easy to clean. I absolutely love the color, although deciding which one to go with was hard. Definitely worth it for the price !" —Lisa

Get it from Amazon for $25.98 (available in two sizes and 17 colors).

This is what I take when heading to the gym! I'm not someone who needs all that much, just something to clip my keys to, some water, my phone, and my license (so I can drive there, duh). I toss my headphones around my neck, and I'm good to go, thanks to this handy-dandy crossbody!

Promising review: "Very convenient for carrying! It does exactly what it was designed to do. Love it! It actually fits 30- or 40-oz cups. It's just looser, but it still works. If there were a negative, it would be the cost, but it's quality and convenient, so I paid it." —Miss CEECEE

Get it from Amazon for $39.60+ (available in eight colors)

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