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This bag has it all: plenty of pockets (inside and out), vented laundry and shoe compartments and elastic bungee straps on the side to hold your yoga mat — genius.

The pictures really don’t do this gym bag justice; it feels luxe and expensive, the pale blue interior means you won’t waste time searching around for your belongings in the dark (ideal if most of your fitness wardrobe is black), and the size is spot on too — small enough to carry around all day but with enough space to take everything you could possibly need.

Plus it’s made from a minimum of 50% recycled fibres, and the subtle branding means it will go with any and every gym 'fit.

Black Perforated Calfskin Up In The Air Tote.

Wide, padded straps make for comfortable carrying, while inside there's plenty of space for all your essentials, including trainers, plus a zipped valuables pocket. There's also a large exterior pocket for easy access to your phone and cards on the go.

And because the zip fastens all the way across the top it's also brilliant for travel.

Also available in black and slate grey.

Calling your own product an icon is risky, but here we feel Sweaty Betty is justified. At 59cm wide this duffel-style bag can hold everything, plus there’s a genius yoga mat strap at the base and an inner laptop compartment.

We loved the slightly slouchy feel, exterior pockets for all our bits and bobs, and the carry straps are spot-on length-wise, plus it comes with a shoulder strap.

Make like the winged goddess of victory (aka Nike) with this cute retro gym bag. With a large interior compartment for sweaty kit, a zipped pocket for valuables and handy exterior pockets too, there’s a place for everything.

It has a reinforced base and shoulder and carry straps, but it’s worth noting the straps aren’t padded. It scores some eco points too, as it’s made from at least 65% recycled materials.

Currently available in pebbled-effect leather backpack Nero, black and orange/cream — but new colours are released on the reg.

We'll be honest, it was looks that attracted us to this bag initially. But then once we got to know it, we realised it actually had a lot more going on beneath the surface. Call it a love story if you will, because we're smitten.

This bag is simply brilliant quality, it fits all your gear and has a sturdy base and interior shoe compartment to keep things organised. We're big fans of the thoughtful details like the giant zip pull across the top, front zipped pocket for phone and keys, and adjustable shoulder strap.

The inverse shape makes it really comfortable to carry on the shoulder compared to some duffel bags, which can feel too large at the base and get in the way while walking.

Also available in black.

Gymshark is known for its affordable yet quality range of kit, and this classic holdall-style gym bag is no exception.

With more pockets than you can shake a stick at (including a wet pocket for swimming or sweaty gear, a shoe compartment, mesh pockets for essentials and a zip pocket for valuables — see, we told you), and a durable, reinforced base, it’s ready to go as hard as you are. It’s pretty roomy too — our tester also used it for a long weekend away.

Also available in pink and pebble grey or small and large sizes.

M&S' gymwear line Goodmove boasts some truly brilliant pieces at affordable prices — try the yoga leggings if you don't believe us — and we're pleased to say the same for this gym bag.

It's roomy, zips all the way across the top, has plenty of pockets (including two side water bottle compartments), and because it's made with M&S' 'Stormwear' water-repellent fabric it can withstand pool splashes as well as rainy trips to the gym while keeping your kit inside dry.

This bag ticks every functional box yet manages to retain good looks — no mean feat, we can all agree. On the outside there's a yoga mat strap (with zipped pocket on top), luggage strap, durable base with shoe compartment and an easy-access (for you, not thieves) zipped valuables pocket. Plus there are huge bottle pockets at each end — they fit a large Hydroflask or even an extra pair of shoes — with adjustable toggles to keep your belongings safe.

On the inside the positives continue, with more zipped pockets, a large laundry compartment with popper fastening and mid-grey interior so your bits are easy to find.

The whole thing looks and feels luxe, plus there's a long strap with adjustable shoulder pad included if you'd rather not carry the bag by the handles.

Also available in black or this Dinner Roll Hand Bag In White Leather.

This marble-patterned tote bag is one of our favourite pieces from Stella McCarney's adidas collab. It's light, super spacious and the recycled polyester shell feels built to last.

It zips right up, has wide, comfortable straps and has pockets for your phone, keys, padlock, snacks, you name it. Plus it packs down small for storage.

This minimalistic backpack satisfies all our nerdy organisational tendencies. Everything is neatly compartmentalised, with sturdy zippers on sections for your tech, valuables and snacks, with a large section at the bottom for laundry or your lunchbox.

There are also water bottle pockets on the side (use one for your protein shake), and the back is padded for comfortable carrying.

There isn't a space specifically designed for shoes, but we were able to fit a pair of gym trainers in no problem. Currently available in pale grey and black.

If you want a gym bag that fits all the essentials but don't want to feel like you're hauling Santa's sack around, this stylish duffel from Backpack QUAZI MQP-A-001-20-01 Camel Dune doniez across body bag with detachable coin purse in khaki reptile mix.

The puffer (but super hardwearing) fabric protects your hips from kit-based bruises as you rush to class and the padded straps make it comfortable to carry too.

The inside is split into helpful compartments so you can always find your gear, and there are multiple pockets (both inside and out) to help you stay organised, plus mesh bottle holders and a separate zipped compartment on the bottom to keep your shoes or laundry separate from the rest of your kit. It's the epitome of small but perfectly formed.

Currently available in black and olive.

Featuring an on-trend padded design with chunky silver hardware, this duffel from Gymshark oozes both style and substance.

There's a large zipped exterior pocket for all the essentials you need within grabbing distance on the move, plus a zipped mesh interior pocket for sweaty kit.

Clever quick-release clips on the side mean you can strap on your yoga mat, and thanks so the double set of straps you can wear on your shoulder, cross-body or carry it by hand.

Also available in Black Epi Leather Riviera Bag and dusk green.

If you've yet to experience a gym bag with a separate shoe compartment, we implore you to to start — it's a real game changer. This one is ventilated to stop shoes getting too stinky and has its own exterior zipped entrance. However, it's worth noting it's not the largest — shoes above a UK size 8 may struggle to fit. But it also makes a great wet gear pocket!

Elsewhere this lightweight bag has front and side zipped pockets, is comfortable to carry thanks to the padded shoulder strap and has a durable coated bottom to stop it wearing through on the gym floor.

Also available in black.

Smart enough for the office but with oodles of space for all your kit, there’s a lot more than meets the eye in this clean, minimalist bag from lululemon.

While the outside is all sleek and smooth, inside there’s compartments and pockets galore – we particularly liked the one labelled for ‘sweaty unmentionables’ – and there’s a camouflaged bottle holder on the outside, too.

The padded laptop compartment could moonlight as shoe storage, plus it comes with reinforced detailing on the base, an adjustable shoulder strap and padded carry straps.

This is the bag of our oversized tote dreams. It fits everything including the kitchen sink, and — more practically — a yoga mat too. The colour is on-trend and it's lightly padded throughout (including the wide straps), so no digging into shoulders or sharp edges banging painfully into hips.

There's a huge hidden pocket on the front just under the subtle branding as well as a mesh interior pocket for valuables, plus two roomy, toggle-fastened pockets on each end, ideal for water bottles or shoes.

Unlike many totes it's also secure, with a zip closure all the way across the top, so you can sling it into the corner of the studio with abandon if you turn up late to class.

Available in black and lichen green. Comes with a shoulder strap.

Few backpacks have as much thought put into their production as those crafted by the good people at Built For Athletes.

There are bottle pockets on each side, three main compartments, plus multiple interior and exterior pockets to keep everything from your laundry to your pens and protein bars organised. Thanks to all this smart organisation, there's plenty of space for gym shoes, kit and shower essentials — plus your laptop.

The entire thing folds out flat so it's a doddle to pack and there are a ton of clever straps to you can compress and adjust the fit of the bag exactly as you want (making it as comfortable as possible).

Choose from five colours, and it's available in a larger 45L size.

You can trust a brand solely dedicated to organisation to make a very useful gym bag, and this one comes with the works, a pouch for shoes or wet gear, elasticated bottle holders, pockets for toiletries and even elasticated loops on the outside to carry your yoga mat.

But the best part? It doesn't even really look like a gym bag — available in black, moss green and camel Unreal Fur Bags.

This bag is luxe athleisure for a high street price. The sandy beige outer has a touch of sheen to it while padded handles and side yoga mat straps plant it firmly in the practical but classy category.

It scores decent eco points too — it's made from at least 40% recycled materials — and we love the inner and outer pockets which keep everything organised.

A strong, sturdy tote is a wonderful thing, and with this one you can proudly display your love for your favourite sportswear brand while stowing all your fit kit comfortably.

There's a popper fastening, multiple pockets (both inside and out) and a long shoulder strap so you've plenty of room to fit it over that bulky winter puffer.

Also available in a water-repellent nylon.

With a price tag of just £31, you’d expect something far more simplistic when unboxing this bag. But it goes above and beyond the call of duty, with vented pockets for shoes and sweaty kit, handy exterior webbing you can clip just about anything to and a zip pocket for valuables.

It’s lightweight, super-durable and water-repellent, with grab handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. Let us say that again — all for £31.

Available in black/silver, grey/black, violet and pink.