Best Gym Backpacks by Nike

Let's say you need the essentials and don't want to tote a full-size, bulky duffel bag—that's where the Nike Gym Club Duffel comes in. Sleek and simple, but with enough room for shoes, workout clothes, a water bottle, and a small towel, you'll have what you need without feeling like you're packing for a vacation.

As a practical gym backpack for men and women, the bag has a zippered front pocket, zippered interior pocket, and adjustable shoulder strap. Plus, the material is durable and easy to clean—a major bonus when toting sweaty gym gear.

For some workouts, it can seem like you have a closet's worth of stuff to keep organized: keys, ID card, wallet, electrolyte powder packs, shoes, deodorant, workout log, headphones, heart rate monitor, and maybe specialized gear like weightlifting gloves or boxing hand wraps. Throwing it all into a single space can lead to rooting around when you could be exercising.

The Nike Utility Power offers a solution. Durable enough to last through plenty of training sessions, it has multiple zippered pockets on both the inside and the exterior—all without seeming bulky.

When you want more space but still plan to carry your bag along, the Nike Crossbody Bag may be the best choice. Lightweight and with zippered pockets and an adjustable strap, this bag stays close to the body while keeping your must-have items secured.

While the Nike crossbody bags are small and lightweight enough for a long run, sometimes you need the opposite—a roomy, weather-resistant, durable bag with plenty of room for your gear. When the best gym backpack means a bag that can go rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, or anywhere else, consider the Nike ACG Aysén.

Padded foam and mesh panels provide increased airflow on the back when you need to carry this bag on a hike, and a side pocket is meant for a water bottle to keep you hydrated easily. The durable yet flexible material extends to the roll top, and the interior is spacious enough for all the carabiners, tools, and other gear you need for the day.

When workouts are a family outing, making sure kids have the right gear can keep them motivated, too. The Nike Brasilia JDI is considered a mini backpack that is likely smaller than what they bring to school.

That makes it ideal for sports adventures, especially since its zip pockets and water bottle storage keep kids organized. It's also cute enough that if you want to claim it as your own, no judgment.

Sure, the Nike Convertible Diaper Bag can absolutely serve parents with little ones, with plenty of room for disposable diapers, wipes, and bottles. Know what else it can do? Keep your stuff ultra-organized with an insulated pouch that ensures snacks and protein shakes stay fresh. It has an easy-to-clean interior, too.

The bag has both top handles and straps, so it can be toted like a backpack. Its ergonomic design makes it a sleek, even stylish choice for carrying your laptop or work files along with workout gear.

Words by Elizabeth Millard