7 Best Gym Bags for Women

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We’ve come a long way from living room workouts (or hey, maybe you’re still on the at-home yoga kick — I know I am). Regardless of where you choose to exercise, whether that’s at your local gym, on a tennis court, track, or in your backyard, it’s always handy to have a bag to store your equipment, even if that means just the classic keys, phone, and wallet, so that you can keep them in a safe spot while you get your workout in.

Everyone’s lifestyle and workout routine is different — some people are early bird exercises and choose to hit the gym when it’s empty first thing in the morning and then head to work after. Others may go to a yoga class on a weekend morning and not need to bring much else besides their mat and a water bottle.

That’s why we curated a wide range of gym bags that you can grab and pack for Pilates class or even take on a weekend trip. Check out the best gym bags for women, below.

The City Adventurer is the classic workout-turned-weekender bag. If you’re a before-work-workout person, you can pack your change of clothes in the top compartment, a snack or wallet in the zippered side compartment, and your work shoes in the bottom compartment. It’s definitely big enough to take on an overnight or weekend trip too.

Here’s the perfect bag to take to your local studio or outdoor yoga flow. The side strap of this GymShark Quilted Tote secures your yoga mat, the interior can hold a sweatshirt, and the exterior pocket fits a phone or other essentials.

If you need an all-day duffle that takes you beyond the gym, here’s your bag. The Open Story Duffle Bag collapses and folds into a tiny zippered bag when you’re not using it. And for $20, you can’t beat it.

For anyone who was a Pretty Little Liars fan, you’re bound to also be a fan of Shay Mitchell’s travel line Béis, which also works perfectly in the gym. The Béis Sport Backpack works for a few games of tennis (there are multiple exterior pouches for a water bottle to keep you hydrated, and a post-workout shaker bottle too), or for as a carry-on for your next flight. There’s a key leash too, so you can keep all your essentials in one spot.

Are you that person whose phone always dies at the gym? You can power it back up with the USB charger inside the this ETRONIK gym bag.

If you’re doing a pool workout, there’s a zippered waterproof bag inside for wet swimsuits, and a separate ventilated compartment for sweaty sneakers.

This bag works as a carry-on or weekend duffle bag, but also holds a laptop if you take it to a workout class at the end of the work day. For just $27 on Amazon, the ONXTHIN Gym Bag also has a trolley sleeve and works as a carry-on bag.

Just want to head to the gym with your phone and keys, and maybe a water bottle, or sunglasses for an outdoor workout? Add this Alo Cross Body Bucket Bag to your cart immediately. It’ll easily stuff into a tiny gym locker or cubby if you need too.