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Pretty and Practical! 20 Gym Bags You Need Right This Second

Stop shoving your cycling shoes and water bottle into your work tote.

By Courtney Thompson

For a very long time, I avoided buying a gym bag. Why? Well, for one, they were universally masculine and bulky. I also wanted steer clear of being saddled with two bags every day as I headed to the office—because there was no way I was going to ditch my work tote, and lugging around an extra bag just for my gym gear seemed like a cumbersome decision. So, as a result, I crammed my cycling shoes, and headband, and sports bra, and water bottle, and leggings into my purse—or, once I arrived at the gym, my work clothes and heels—and the result was pure chaos. One time, while I was trying to fish out my credit card from the bottom of my bag at the grocery store, I inadvertently pulled out a bra instead. Mortifying.

Ultimately I succumbed to the gym bag, and I’ve never looked back. The manly duffels of years past have made way for a new crop of super cute and stylish duffels and totes from major and budget brands alike. And these bags are made to perform, with pockets galore, straps to hold yoga mats, waterproof bags for sweat-drenched clothes, and more. Some of them are even roomy (and cute!) enough to function as your sole bag for the day. Mind-blowing news, we know.

Nike Auralux Print Club

BUY FROM: Nike, $80

Tommy Hilfiger Training Nylon Tote

BUY FROM: Macy’s, $49

Get To Work Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Athleta, $79

Luxe Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Sweaty Betty London, $150

Studio Duffel Bag

BUY FROM: Reebok, $50

Ban.do After This We're Getting Pizza Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Macy’s, $28

Gaiam Everything Fits Recycled Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Amazon, $50.66 (Regularly $59.98, 16% Off!)

Ideology Duffle Satchel

BUY FROM: Macy's, $69.50

Lotus&Go Yoga Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Amazon, $42.90

Remesh Tote Bag

BUY FROM: Puma, SALE $49.99 (Regularly $75, 33% Off!)

Adidas Squad III Duffel Bag

BUY FROM: Amazon, $69.99

Poverty Flats by Rian Sport Duffel Bag

BUY FROM: Nordstrom, SALE $52.80 (Regularly $88, 40% Off!)

Active Athletic Bag

BUY FROM: Forever 21, $24.90

LeSportsac Classic Gym Tote

BUY FROM: Amazon, $138

Mara Hoffman Yoga Rugs Yoga Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Swim Outlet, SALE $139.99 (Regularly $163, 15% Off!)

Keira Metallic Contrast Weekend Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Boohoo, SALE $28 (Regularly $40, 30% Off!)

Under Armour Women's The Works Gym Bag

BUY FROM: Amazon, $69.99

Vooray Roadie 16

BUY FROM: Amazon, SALE $34.95 (Regularly $49.99, 30% Off!)

Stella McCartney Adidas Black Yoga Bag

BUY FROM: Stella McCartney, SALE $63 (Regularly $90, 30% Off!)

Balsa 201 Weekender Boxing Bag

BUY FROM: Carbon38, $176

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