The 13 best gym bags for every type of workout in 2025

Lululemon combines style and utility in the form of this multi-pocketed tote bag. It has a handy internal pocket, great for your phone and keys, as well as five (!) external ones for storing snacks, a water bottle, or your latest issue of Good Housekeeping. What’s more, it has a sturdy base that means it can stand up on its own – handy for when you’re digging around for that gym fob you were sure you packed...

The nylon material (which the brand claims is 100% recycled) means that this tote can be spot-cleaned with your chosen cleaning product – a spray, wipe, or even warm water and soap will do. It’s large enough to store a laptop or any shopping you pick up along the way, and the snap-close adds a layer of security.

If a rainy day isn’t stopping you from heading to the gym, then this water-resistant bag is a great option for keeping all your kit dry. The soft polyester material makes it easy to wipe down and fold away to store on rest days too.

It has multiple external pockets for easy access to your phone, water bottle or keys. It also has a separate shoe compartment, which scores extra points for hygiene. With all of this, plus 25 colourways to choose from, we think this is a steal.

This gorgeous Troubadour backpack offers the ultimate combination of style, comfort and utility. It’s large enough to fit all your essentials, whether you’re commuting, hitting the gym or enjoying a weekend away.

Your belongings won’t get lost at the bottom of this well-thought-out bag either. It boasts a variety of neat compartments and pockets to keep everything organised and in place, including a cushioned section for your laptop and a dedicated shoe compartment to prevent your belongings from getting dirty. There are also bottle holders on the sides, a lockable main compartment for safety, and easy-access pockets on the shoulder straps.

It has a waterproof lining and zippers to help keep your bits and bobs dry, and an ergonomic design with breathable panels at the back and padded straps for all-day comfort. It’s worth every penny of its £275 price tag.

This quilted tote from popular lifestyle brand Adanola is proof that gym bags can be stylish and practical.

The zip opening will keep your contents safe inside the extra-large main compartment, all wrapped up in a quirky padded material that will help you stand out from the crowd. It’s also priced at just under £35 – which, for such a big bag, is great value for money.

If you’re browsing the Oner Active site for the best gym leggings or the best sports bras, we recommend picking up this lightweight, padded tote for carting to the gym or just carrying around town.

It has convenient zipped internal pockets, while means your keys and phone won’t get lost in the abyss and will be held safely in place. There’s also a laptop compartment, a water bottle pocket to keep your Stanley Quencher upright and avoid any spillages and two different strap options.

Duffel bags and totes are great options for carrying your kit, but a trusty backpack is great for comfort and storage. The squared edges and additional padded laptop compartment of this bag make it ideal for getting post or pre-work sessions in.

The side compartments are perfect for stashing a water bottle, so there’s no fear of any spillages or awkward conversations with the IT department. Simply throw this boxy backpack over your shoulders and off you go.

There’s no need to sling multiple tote bags over your shoulder with this high-quality design from Antler. It will easily fit all your everyday essentials, with separate compartments for stashing laptop, shoes, clothes and toiletries.

We love that the spacious holdall has a range of strap options, allowing you to wear it in multiple different ways, and it comes with a back strap so you can slide it over a suitcase handle if you’re jetting off on holiday. On that note, it’s ideal for weekend getaways and is the approved size for cabin baggage on most major airlines.

Granted, it doesn’t come cheap, but it’s a premium buy that will be with you for years to come.

Another stylish shopper that has enough space for your coordinating leggings and tee, as well as your post-gym snacks.

It’s great for the gym as well as work and travelling, and the bold Adanola tagline lets everyone know you’re a part of the super trendy fitness club.

Mary Poppins would be jealous of the size of this tote, which is certainly spacious. Expect to fit your gym kit, work stuff, makeup bag, probably a whole cabinet’s worth of toiletries, and anything else you fancy taking with you. Its large compartment means you can chuck everything in one, but it also has a handy internal zipped pocket for easy access to the essentials.

The foxy sherpa finish makes it a stylish and functional option. It comes in three different colours: black, white, camel, and limited-edition fog too – if you weren’t sure what shade fog is, it’s a mix of blue and grey gorgeousness.

Not quite a gym bag, but sometimes the essentials – your keys, card and phone – are enough, which is why this wristlet from Lululemon is a great option for storing them without weighing you down.

There’s a whole range of colours to choose from and the pouches are both detachable too, so you can use them in or outside the gym.

Running/fast walking to the gym? Then this compact Motion sling bag from Sweaty Betty is a great option. Its lightweight material won’t slow you down, and the adjustable strap means you can size to your preference.

Inside, there's a convenient internal pockets for important stuff and a larger compartment for chucking in some extra bits. As well as two external zips for quick access too.

Rains has made quite the name for itself when it comes to making strong, smooth and durable bags from its signature waterproof PU fabric. PU = polyurethane, or rather, a coated fabric that, unlike leather, remains soft, supple, and doesn’t crack. The flexible material is still firm enough to hold its boxy shape and looks great on too.

This spacious duffle has a large main compartment, as well as a couple of external zipped pockets. It’s big enough to fit your gym kit and shoes, as well as a few days' worth of clothes for trips – an option for making moves inside and outside the gym.

Nike gets a big tick from us for developing this simple and sleek sports bag. It’s big, so you’ll be able to fit all your gym bits in, and the soft material means there’s no unnecessary bulk. It also comes in either a bright pink or black.

Use the removable strap to sling it over your shoulder, or the handles for carrying; either way, it’s a great-sized bag for getting it done, or just doing it, if you will...