Fitness Bags

Fitness Bags

Capacity in litres is the number that decides whether a bag actually works for the session you are packing for, and most people over-buy. A 2 litre drawstring bag holds a pair of shoes or a towel and is for carrying almost nothing, which is exactly right for a class or a short gym visit. Around 17 to 22 litres is a full day bag: kit, a towel, a water bottle and a laptop or schoolbooks, which is why that size doubles as a school and commute backpack. Around 30 litres takes a change of clothes plus boots and is the size for team training. Duffels at 41 and 60 litres are a different proposition entirely, built for a full kit including footwear, spares and match gear, with 60 litres crossing into weekend and tournament use. Shape then follows how you carry it. A backpack spreads weight across both shoulders and leaves your hands free, which matters if you cycle or walk with it. A duffel or holdall opens wide along its length so you can see and reach everything without unpacking, which is why they suit boots and bulky kit. Drawstrings are the lightest and cheapest and offer no structure or protection, so they are for throwaway loads rather than anything you mind getting crushed.

Nike is the widest range, with Academy duffel bags at 41 litre and 60 litre in black, an Academy team backpack at 30 litre in black and white, and a junior Academy team backpack at 22 litre in black. Urban Fitness covers the lighter end with a small holdall and a 2 litre drawstring bag, both in charcoal black and green. New Era supplies Yankees backpacks at 17 litre in toffee and green. For weights, mats and training equipment see Fitness Weights & Dumbbells and Home Fitness.