Don't Sweat The Small Stuff, 6 Gym Bags That Work For All Occasions Under INR 5k

This gym bag has an amazing design, it's got a zip closure to keep all items safe, and two inner compartments to organise your items. It has a sleek opening at the bottom to attach a yoga mat, which, when not in use, doesn’t affect the overall structure of the bag.

Pros: It's super lightweight, making it great for travel, it is water-resistant and has adjustable shoulder straps.

Cons: Although made with durable materials, the bag doesn't hold its shape, which may look a little flimsy. 

Discounted Price: INR 1,999

A sports bag with storage for your gear and also a padded laptop pocket makes this a super easy pick. It also comes with a detachable shoe bag to keep dusty footprints at bay.

Pros: Two types of handles make it convenient to carry. 

Cons: It just missing a dedicated water bottle compartment!

Discounted Price: INR 3,999

From the looks of it, it looks like a normal black tote that you can carry to work or lunches, but it's spacious enough to carry some active gear too. This one's a little over budget, but it truly does work for all three—work, gym and social outings.

Pros: Magnetic closure helps you quickly access anything you may need.

Cons: It's not water resistant, although it is made with polyester, so it can handle a few splashes here and there.

Discounted Price: INR 5,940

Don't get me wrong, I’m not against duffle bags. This gym duffle bag doubles up as a weekender bag is a good pick as it's not only spacious with pockets for everything but also has a pass-through for your luggage. It's got elastic pockets on both sides to store your shoes, water bottle and accessories, and it also features a D buckle to hand cosmetic bags or separate your dry and wet clothes. On top of that, it can safely store any laptop up to 15.6 inches. The bag is also made of water-repellent and wear-resistant fabric, which can be washed frequently without compromising the quality. 

Pros: There's an anti-theft buckle that keeps the zipper hidden in the pocket keeping your belongings safe. 

Cons: None that we can think of!

Discounted Price: INR 3,695

Nike does everything right when it comes to sports (sports bras are debatable). I like this black gym envelope bag with pink detailing. It's sturdy, holds its shape, is sleek and can easily fit all gym gear.

Pros: There are zips everywhere, I especially like that it has a hidden one at the back for easy access. 

Cons: It's a 15L bag, to give context, that's the capacity of most school backpacks, which may be small for some but work for most.

If you're not looking for much but a simple bag that can carry some of your basics to a yoga class then IKEA has the perfect pick for you. This one's a simple canvas bag with enough pockets inside and out to keep everything organised. A zip closure is great for safety, and an additional hole in the front holds your yoga mat.

Pros: It has to be the price, definitely value for money. 

Cons: It's not waterproof.

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Bonus options don't stick to the budget, and I needed to add this as it's the literal inspiration behind this list. I found this bag when it was on Kickstarter, the ultimate modular bag for anything, be it work, gym, travel or party. The modular add-ons include a sleek camera case, a laptop case and a travel compress cube. The bag features a double zip closure and more than 10 pockets. In addition, there's a wet pouch for sneakers or wet clothes, and you can even connect your yoga mat to it. 

Pros: Apart from everything mentioned above, it can be worn as a backpack, shoulder bag or tote.

Cons: It's on the pricey side and because it's shipped from overseas, the delivery may take up to one month.