The best gym bags for 2024: Holdalls, backpacks, duffels and more

The Nike RPM backpack is perfect for all your gym gear, with its multiple zips and strap compartments for ample storage. The bag's main pocket has two full-length zips, making it easy to pack and organise your belongings, plus, its two side sleeves can be used to store your water bottles or protein shakers.

Do you want a simple bag without frills and something budget-friendly? You won't get any more straightforward yet effective than this fold-down fitness bag. It can be folded into a zip pocket to be taken with you anywhere you go when it's not in use. The 30-litre capacity bag also has an inner zip-up pocket for smaller items.

If you want a duffel bag that won't weigh you down, the adidas extra small Essential is an excellent option with plenty of space. Made from high-performance recycled materials, this bag is easy to clean as it has a coating to protect it from dirt and grime. The 25-litre bag has a mesh side which is great for a drink bottle, while its inner pockets are perfect for smaller items.

At 39 litres, the adidas 4Athlts is a perfect duffel bag for everyday users - not too big or small. The bag contains a ventilated shoe compartment and front and side zip pockets - it can also be carried using a detachable shoulder strap or its dual carry handles with grips. A great choice if you've got a lot of gear to haul.

With a 45-litre capacity, this large Built For Athletes backpack has plenty of built-in spaces to store all your items. There are two sides to store drinks bottles up to 750ml, plus multiple compartments, zip pockets and pouches on the interior and exterior for maximum storage and organisation.

If you love being organised, versatality and a gym bag that will work for you - rather than the other way around... this backpack is for you. This offering from Troubadour boasts multiple pockets and compartments, which means you can move from the office to a gym setting with ease and style. Plus, we love the separate shoe compartment on this one!

Ted Baker has created a sleek and stylish holdall bag to keep in tune with your aesthetic. The two neutral colourways can blend into any outfit whilst allowing you to always have what you need at arm's length. The Hyke has a spacious interior with a zip-top fastening for easy access to your belongings and a shoulder strap so you can carry it in your hands or on your shoulder.

Nike's medium duffel bag comes in a combat design that is both fashionable and spacious. The two-way zip on the main compartment opens to provide a large, secure room for all your essentials and ensures its combined 51-litre size fully accommodates all your needs. Thanks to its innovative ventilation, you don't need to worry about any musty smells when you get home. Stylish, efficient and clever.  

There's a lovely retro feel that these Nike Gym Club bags give with the uncapitalised Nike text sitting on a sleek outline of the classic swoosh. It's a great-sized bag with the main compartment to which you have access with a dual zip system, and there's also an exterior zipped pocket to have items you need access to at your disposal easily. As a nice added touch, this bag helps out the planet, with at least 65% of its materials being made from recycled polyester fibres.

With a matching pencil case, this is the perfect backpack for kids, especially if they take on any after-school sports clubs. The bag contains one main compartment, which is spacious enough for all books, stationery, and spare clothes pieces. A front zip on the exterior is ideal for I.D. and travel cards, and a side mesh pocket for water bottles. The padded shoulder straps and back ensure comfort while wearing it, and with a choice of three different colours, there's an option for everyone.

Whether it's for football practice, a trip to the gym, or packing an extra pair of footwear for a trip abroad, storing shoes can be tricky. Luckily, adidas have the perfect bag to solve all your problems. The 3-stripe shoe bag has been specifically designed to pack shoes, with a mesh material insert for ventilation and a carry strap, making it perfect for travel.

This Speedo Mesh bag will ensure that your clothes have the proper ventilation to drain any excess moisture after swimming. The drawstring opening allows you to access 35 litres of space to keep your swimming equipment secure, dry, and safe.

As the world gets busier, yoga has become an increasingly popular vice for people to take a breather away from it all. But if you don't fancy wandering around the streets with a yoga mat in your hands, this Nike One Club raining duffel will help you keep everything you need in one place. It's wide enough to fit a yoga mat and has a ventilated compartment to store any clothes or shoes after you finish your yoga session.

The hardcase bottom on the Nike Academy Team football duffel bag protects your gear from bumps and scrapes whilst travelling. The main body of the compartment is spacious in the 59-litre capacity bag, perfect for boots and a ball, while the zipped wet/dry compartment at the bottom of the bag will keep your equipment clean and organised.