How to Choose the Perfect Gym Bag

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 15:43

Do you often find yourself struggling to carry all your gym stuff?

Or perhaps, you already have a bag for the gym, but it’s looking a little worn out?

Within the below blog, you will find how to choose the perfect gym bag for you.  

Concentrate on the straps

Depending on how you like to carry your gym bag, you may prefer a cross-body strap or more of a backpack style.

When it comes to the quality of the gym bag, you need to look for straps that are sturdy and strong as you don’t want them to rip when your bag is full of heavy items such as your laptop and water bottles.

Choose the right size

How many items do you need to put in your gym bag? Do you only take your keys, wallet, and mobile phone? Or maybe you like to bring a change of clothes with you, your laptop from work and several other bulky items.

If you only require a small gym bag, a tote bag is a good option as these are lightweight and compact. However, for heavier, bulkier items, a large backpack, such as this one from Built for Athletes, offers the perfect solution as these offer a lot more space.

Pick the number of compartments needed

The best gym bags on the market will offer several different compartments and small pockets so that you can store items separately. For example, if you attend outdoor bootcamp sessions or play team sports outside, you won’t want to place your muddy boots in with your clean clothes.

You may also prefer to have a separate space for more delicate items such as your mobile phone and laptop.

Determine comfort

Unless you want your shoulders to be aching not from lifting weights but from a poorly designed gym bag, you need to choose one that has an ergonomic design. This type of innovative gym bag is specifically designed to not put too much stress on your shoulders and bag and will offer enhanced comfort over more basic varieties.

Check out the material

When it comes to choosing the perfect material for your new gym bag, you need to think both about aesthetics and durability. Regarding how your new sports bag looks, you can choose from leather, nylon, canvas, and vinyl bags.

Canvas bags are becoming increasingly popular due to their affordability and their ability to be customised. However, leather bags offer more resilience.

If you workout outside, you may want to think about investing in a water-proof and stain-resistant bag.

Select the style

Gyms bags are no longer boring and basic. You can now find high-quality bags in a range of different shapes and colours, so you are guaranteed to be able to find the right bag to match your personal sense of style.

Whether you want something practical and feminine or prefer a more functional style, there are so many gyms bags to choose from both online and on the high street.

 

 

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