What To Look For In Gym Bags
It’s that time of year again. Time for New Year’s Resolutions and among the most popular every year including 2010 is lose weight and/or get fit. If that’s your 2010 New Year’s Resolution, read on.
Whether you plan to join a gym, go to the gym more often, use your on-site workout center, participate in a sport, take up yoga, or walk/jog during your lunch hour, you’ll certainly be needing a good gym bag to carry your clothes, shoes, water bottle, and other necessities in. Don’t settle for that old duffel that’s been balled up in the back of your closet for years. Start off the new year right with a new gym bag.
Don’t think you can afford a new gym bag? Believe it or not, there are plenty of affordable gym bags out there and many are far from your average boring duffel bag. In fact, gym bags come in a variety of shapes. There are gym totes that come in great colors and designs, gym sacks that are basically drawstring backpacks perfect for when you only need to carry shoes or a few items, and specialized bags like yoga bags or water bottle holders designed for specific fitness equipment.
What should you look for when shopping for fitness bags and sports bags?
- Quality construction - if you’re rough on your bags, look for something with solid seams and a durable fabric.
- Size - size matters. If you plan to stuff your bag in a locker, look for a smaller gym bag or, even better, a locker bag designed to fit in a standard locker.
- Organization - do you need pockets for necessities like wallet, keys, and makeup or can you get away with a bag with one large compartment?
- Reviews - read customer reviews to get a sense of what other users think of the bag once they’ve received it and used it.
- A solid return policy - in the unlikely event that you don’t like the bag once you receive it, make sure you can return it. Sites like eBags.com, for instance, offer free returns.
Check out some of our favorite fitness bags below that will help you on your way to that weight loss/fitness goal.
 Reebok R-Series Small Duffel |
 BVT Products Cruising Caddy |
 Nike Brasilia IV XS Duffel |
 STM Bags Breathe Mat Bag |
 adidas Prima Tote |
 OGIO Locker Bag |
 Concept One Backsack Pittsburgh Steelers |
 Baekgaard Gym Bag |
 High Sierra A.T. Gear Water Bottle Sport Duffel |
