This year, we're hitting the gym with newfound enthusiasm. We're also upgrading our gym gear, and that means a new gym bag. Thankfully, Amazon has a wide selection of reliable gym bags at every price point so you can pack everything you need for a great workout.
The best gym bags come with shoe compartments so you can keep your gym shoes separate from the rest of your things. They're also durable, roomy and (ideally) loaded with pockets so you can keep everything organized. With that in mind, here are the best gym bags you can buy on Amazon.
Best gym bag overall: Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack
Oakley's Kitchen Sink backpack features a laptop sleeve that holds up to a 17-inch device. We like the eyewear and media pockets, perfect for holding sunglasses, headphones and other gym accessories. There's even a separate shoe compartment so you can stash your shoes separately from the rest of your gear.
For the return home from the gym, we like this bag's quick-drying, salt-resistant fabric, designed to withstand the test of time (and post-gym workout clothing).
Get the durable, well-organized gym bag while it's on sale at Amazon for $114 (reduced from $240).
Top features of the Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack:
- Multiple pockets and compartments allow you to bring everything you need to the gym without your gear coming in contact with sweaty clothes or dirty shoes.
- The shoe compartment on the bottom is perfect for your gym shoes.
- A laptop sleeve and front organizer panel allow you to pack your work things in the same bag while keeping everything separate.
- The durable, quick-dry fabric won't trap odor or sweat stains.
Best duffel bag for the gym: Herschel Novel Duffel Bag
What's the big deal about a Herschel bag? It's all about the fabric. The high-quality, high-density fabric is built to last with two (synthetic) leather straps for easy carry. A great overnight or gym bag, the Herschel Novel duffel bag wins big with users who like the classic look coupled with the quality materials.
When you're headed to the gym, you'll appreciate the separate shoe compartment and the roomy main compartment. The great thing about the duffel bag design is that you can just toss everything you need in and head out. With a storage capacity of 42.5 liters, there's plenty of room for your clothes, your water bottle and all your other gym essentials.
Get the premium duffel bag on Amazon for $97.
Top features of the Herschel Novel Duffel Bag
- There's a mesh pocket on the inside or an exterior zipper pocket for smaller items like your phone and wallet.
- A spacious main compartment and full-length zipper make it easy to toss in what you need and go.
- There is a separate shoe compartment.
- The stylish and durable duffel doubles as a weekender bag or carry-on.
Best gym bag for athletes: Mier Duffel Bag
For athletes with a ton of gear -- we're looking at you, football and hockey players -- an extra large duffel with space for everything is key. That's where this Mier duffel bag comes in.
With a 60-liter capacity, the main compartment is big enough to fit a helmet, shoulder pads, cleats and a football with room to spare for your clothes and other gear. So if you play any other sport, you know there will be plenty of room for whatever gear you need.
This bag also has a large, water-resistant shoe compartment with a built-in ventilation function that keeps shoes and clothes separated while reducing odor.
The bag keeps you organized with one inner zipper pocket for valuables, one outside large zipper pocket, one size zipper pocket for extra storage, and one mesh water bottle pocket on the side.
Our other favorite feature of this bag is the price. You can get the extra large gym bag on Amazon for just $40.
Top features of the Mier Duffel Bag:
- Comfortable and easy to carry, two padded shoulder straps make this back easy to transport from work to the gym or game.
- The 60L duffel bag is big enough to fit everything you need if you play a gear-heavy sport.
- The ventilated shoe compartment keeps shoes separate and prevents odor buildup.
- Lots of pockets make it easy to keep all your gear organized.
Best gym bag to take to the office: Ytonet Gym Backpack
Made from high-quality, water-resistant construction, the Ytonet gym backpack features four compartments, two side pockets and one security pocket. The dedicated padded section holds a 15.6-inch laptop, while the backpack's other large compartments hold wet clothes, shoes and meals on the go.
So if you tend to squeeze your gym visits into your workday, this is the backpack to get. Instead of carrying a separate gym bag and work bag, you can stash everything in one -- and ensure that your lunch and work things don't come in contact with sweaty gym gear.
Get the versatile backpack on Amazon for $37.
Top features of the Ytonet Gym Backpack:
- Four large compartments make it easy to keep your work life and gym life separate.
- Store your water bottle in the exterior water bottle sleeve.
- Keep your gym shoes separate thanks to the separate shoe compartment.
- The padded back and straps ensure you stay comfortable even when hauling a fully loaded backpack to and from the office.
Best gym bag on a budget: Wisepack Gym Bag
The Wisepack gym bag earns 4.8 stars, with Amazon reviewers stating they "love, love, love," this bag. The designated shoe department won big with reviewers (us, too), eliminating the inevitable dirty shoes on clean clothes dilemma that happens with bags without a shoe compartment.
While we love the separate shoe compartment, our favorite feature is probably the wet pocket. After a hard workout, you can stash your sweaty gym clothes in the zippered, waterproof wet pocket to keep them off the rest of your stuff.
If you also use this bag for weekend trips, that wet pocket can become your laundry storage to easily keep your dirty clothes separate from your clean clothes.
Best of all, you can get the thoughtfully designed gym bag for just $26 on Amazon. What's not to love, love, love?
Top features of the Wisepack Gym Bag
- The waterproof construction makes this bag the ideal carry-all for the gym, basketball, outdoor sports and travel.
- Use the wet pocket to keep sweaty gym clothes separate from the rest of your gear.
- This duffel has a separate shoe compartment.
Shop more top-rated gym bags on Amazon
- A spacious Oakley backpack you can take to work and the gym: Oakley Enduro 2.0, $86 (reduced from $100)
- A budget-friendly gym bag with tons of pockets: Focus Gear Ultimate Gym Bag 2.0, $30
- Use as backpack or duffel: Cico Rider 3-way sports duffel with shoe compartment, $37
- Amazing interior organization: KXKS Premium Sneaker Bag, $99
- Spacious and nearly indestructible: SwissGear Apex Duffel Bag, $75
