When it comes to making it to the gym or your yoga/barre/spin class/fitness class of choice, sometimes it’s the journey that is the most challenging part. Getting yourself organized — between your fave fitness gear, your work/everyday clothes and god knows what else you need to get out the door — and into exercise mode is a task that might seem impossible. But, sometimes the right bag can do a whole lot to make it all doable.
The right gym bag fits with your lifestyle and aesthetic, making sure that you not only won’t forget it in some corner while rushing out the door but that you’ll be happy to bring it along wherever your day takes you. Read on for a few of our favorite gym bags for the busy mom looking to ditch that free tote bag and level-up her gym gear game.
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Nike Sportswear AF1 tote
Just because you’re an athletic, swoosh-loving individual doesn’t mean you’re always going to want to be so obvious about it. An understated, classy tote from Nike that looks like it could play with any of your other purses, the AF1 tote is perfect for when you’re sporty but don’t want to be in everyone’s face about it.
Adidas Squad III Duffel Bag
Sometimes you just want a classic duffel that looks seriously sporty and holds everything you can possible imagine needing. This one does that.
Caraa Stratus Waterproof Backpack
This sleek and soft nylon backpack is great for switching between work, workouts and play. The design is clean but interesting and won’t mess up a cute outfit. There’s plenty of room for everything you need — from your workout clothes to your water to your laptop.
Vooray Burner Sports Duffle
This Vooray duffle is a cross between a loud and proud gym bag and a discreet could-be-a-cute-purse-or-carry-on sort of deal. But it’s adjustable shoulder strap, waterproof base, built-in laundry bag make it perfect for keeping yourself together.
Kånken Water Resistant Backpack
I carry my Kånken Backpack (in a dirt-disguising army green) just about everywhere and, after getting over looking like an adorable Scandinavian toddler in an adult body, it’s by far one of the most practical bags I’ve had for moving from work to the gym to the commute without losing anything or needing an extra train seat for my stuff. They’re classic, unobtrusive and come in enough colors to fit with anyone’s vibe — even if you’ve long aged out of the VSCO girl demo.
Lululemon ‘Cross It Off’ Tote
While it may seem like a weird bohemian cousin to the other bags on this list, Lululemon’s sweet beachy design doesn’t stiff you on space and function. Water-proof, compact, but armed with interior and exterior pockets, this bag is perfect for navigating busy train and bus rides. And you’ll probably want to carry it to the beach, too.
Dagne Dover Landon Carryall
If you want a gym bag that looks like it could easily be your chic as hell carry-on, the Dagne Dover Landon Carryall is for you. I have seen numerous people with this dusty Dune color (pictured above) and cannot get over how cute it is. It also manages to fit a whole lot — with sleeve that can accomodate your laptop, mesh pockets, a shoe bag and a detachable key leash.
Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
Delighted by the fanny pack renaissance we appear to be in? Me too. Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag is one of the cleanest packs out there that lets you enjoy the easy, minimalist charm of carrying your essentials all on your person (phone, keys, wallet, anti-chafe product of choice? check) without the Dad-At-Disneyworld vibe. No, you probably won’t be able to keep a towel, bonus pair of leggings in this onye, but sometimes you only need to consider the essentials.
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