What Are The Best Gym Bags For People On The Go?

Friends, we are here to stage a gym bag intervention. Please, just put down that flimsy freebie tote that was foisted on you at that work conference five years ago or the cool thrift-store find with the non-working zipper. These literal sad sacks have no business acting as the trusty workout, weekender, and commuter bag you deserve.

In our era of competitive wellness and uniform-like devotion to activewear, there are gym bags on the market for every lifestyle, schedule, and taste — and they don’t have to cost big bucks. And sure, you may or may not still be trekking back and forth to an IRL gym right now, but owning a functional bag where you can store your workout-at-home equipment will make even a Zoom sweat session feel a little more exciting.

Scroll through our exhaustive list ahead to choose a style that’s right for you. With a new gym bag, you’ll find yourself reveling in the process of packing up and sprinting out the door feeling organized and on top of your game.


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Girlfriend Collective Please Recycle Tote Bag

This brand new carryall from Girlfriend Collective is made of 100% recycled materials and includes two side pockets big enough for your water bottle, plus additional interior and exterior pockets to store all of your bits and bobs.


Girlfriend Collective Please Recycle Tote Bag, $58.00, available at Girlfriend Collective.

Lululemon City Adventurer Large Duffle Bag

This bag is for the chic commuter that likes to sneak in a workout on the way home from the office. It's roomy enough to fit everything you'll need and stylish enough to earn you a compliment or two if you're finally heading back to work IRL.


Lululemon City Adventurer Large Duffle Bag 29L, $168.00, available at Lululemon.