The Best Gym Bags For Every Type Of Sweat Sesh Girl

From backpacks to duffles – it’s in the bag.

Gone are the days where a search for ‘gym bags’ would only result in oversized duffles reserved for hard-core gym goers, sure this is still a very popular market, but as we’ve discovered more ways to be active and our lifestyle has evolved, so have the different types of gym bags and their purpose. If activewear has become your entire aesthetic, make like celeb faves like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber and upgrade your go-to gym bag to suit your elevated sport style.

Whether you’re looking for a sports bag that offers loads of space to stash training equipment, accessories, a change of clothes and more, or need something compact for studio essentials that you can also carry from barre to brunch, we’ve narrowed down our top gym bags for every situation.

Duffle bags that do it all

Nothing beats a classic Nike duffle bag when it comes to form and function, but if you’re planning on catching up for brunch after your workout sesh and want a more fashionable take, the Mimco Serenity Gym Bag and Sportcraft Light SC Gym Bag are our top picks for days when you want to work up a sweat and wear something that matches your monochrome activewear.

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Gym backpacks for when you’re on the go

We all know the importance of having a gym bag that can fit all of the essentials; from our emotional support water bottle to our yoga mat, having a bag that is easy to carry and still spacious enough to stash a sweatshirt and more are key factors to consider. Introducing the Under Armour Favorite Backpack and Adidas x Marimekko Backpack. Both are stylish and functional and can fit almost anything.

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Sports totes for a chic take

A bag you can carry even when you don’t have a workout planned? A chic sports tote is the answer. The Aim’n Perfect Tote Bag ticks all the right boxes; it’s got loads of space for sports gear or even a laptop if you’re taking to work, and it’ll look just as good with tights and trainers as it would with ballet flats and a trench. For something with a little more flex, the adidas Performance Fav Tote can handle just about anything you throw at it.

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Small gym bags for the absolute essentials

If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to carry too much – only the necessities like your phone, wallet and keys – invest in the P.E Nation Set Point Waist Bag or Sweaty Betty Swiftie Trail Bumbag. Both are small but still have enough space to carry everything you need.