22-05-2025
20 best men's gym bags for carrying all your workout kit
After more than a decade of training, my gym bag is now jam-packed with lifting straps, resistance bands, protein shakers, meal prep boxes and more, meaning I need more than an old bag for life to stash my kit. Luckily for people like me, the best gym bags offer a seamless solution to this problem.
A decent gym bag offers ample space for storing an assortment of weightlifting paraphernalia, and plenty of pockets so you don't have to dig around for hours to find what you want. Some even have a padded laptop sleeve so you can carry your work gear safely too. But not all gym bags are created equal.
To help you find the right one, I've tested some of the top options on the market during my daily gym trips – and I don't travel light. From this hands-on experience, I've selected my top 19, with options to suit every lifestyle – from commuters and budget buyers to all-the-gear heroes. So strap in and scroll on to see which gym bag fits your fitness needs and which you should invest in.
How I tested
The list of things you might be taking to the gym these days is a lot longer than it used to be. So, I crammed every bag with kit to test its utility, functionality and comfort, then saw how easily I could access everything without having to litter the floor of the changing room. Here's how the best bags fared.
The best gym bags for men for 2025 are:
