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How-to guide

How to choose a gym bag

A good gym bag keeps sweaty kit away from clean clothes and electronics.

How to choose a gym bag

Quick answer

Choose a gym bag with a separate ventilated shoe compartment, a wet pocket, an easy-clean lining and a size that fits your kit — duffle-style for most users, backpack-style for commuters.

Updated by the Vago team

Key takeaways

  • Separate shoes
  • Add a wet pocket
  • Pick the carry style
  • Check cleanability

Step by step

  1. Separate shoes

    A ventilated shoe compartment is the most useful feature.

  2. Add a wet pocket

    For towels and swimwear.

  3. Pick the carry style

    Duffles for drivers, backpacks for commuters.

  4. Check cleanability

    Wipe-clean lining and washable materials.

Tips

  • Gyms often order bags in brand colours as membership gifts

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a bag with no ventilation

Terms used in this guide

Eyelets (grommets)
Metal rings fixed through fabric or paper to reinforce holes for cords, handles or ventilation.
Stretch (lycra) pocket
An elastic fabric pocket that stretches to hold bottles, phones or umbrellas.

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Terms explained

Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.

Bar tacking
Dense reinforcement stitching at points under stress.
Lining
The inner fabric layer of a bag.

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What size gym bag do I need?

Most users need a medium bag of roughly 30–40 litres.

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