This is the perfect size for me. Great functional design and nicely made. Zippers zip easily and clasps, although mostly plastic, seem sturdy. I use it for water aerobics and lap swimming. It has a large plastic section for wet items and many nice-sized pockets to store a variety of items, including flipflops/water-shoes on the outside of the bag. Best of all my aqua belt fits in the main section and the great large opening lid design makes it easy to get in an out of the bag. It holds 2 large beach towels, a large cosmetic/toiletry bag, some dry changes of clothes PLUS the aquabelt and still could stash more if I needed. There are 2 zippered pockets on the front, and one on the inside of the bag, plus a large unzipped pocket in the back that has a velcro closure in the center. Each end of the bag has divided mesh pockets. It also has a keyfob type of clasp on the front inside of the bag that I use for a small lock. I used to lug around a bag much bigger to fit the aquajogger belt, but the extra large lid allows be to have everything I need in a much smaller and manageable gym bag. I love it and highly recommend it.

Ultimate Gym Bag 2.0: The Durable Crowdsource Designed Duffel Bag with 10 Optimal Compartments Including Water Resistant Pouc
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Price: 29.99
Last update: 02-26-2025
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Gym Bag


Excellent Gym Bag
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
First impressions - nice textured outer layer; sturdy, well-lined, many compartments appear to be water-resistant, including the outer pockets. Due to its contruction, it feels heavy, but I think it will be durable. Intended for use carrying golf clothing, but would also be appropriate as airline carry-on. I think it's a good value for the price, but time will tell.

5.0 out of 5 stars The only gym bag I use now
This gym bag exceeded my expectations! It has several features I didn't know I needed or was even an option. The first is the shoe compartment on the side. For dirty/wet shoes or flip flops this is the perfect compartment to transport them without getting the contents of the rest of the bag dirty/wet.
Speaking of wet, there is another compartment on the bottom specifically for wet items. If you have a bathing suit or used towel to transport, the zipper on the bottom of the bag is where you want to put these items. On the inside of the main part of the gym bag itself the bottom is clear so you can see and remember there are wet items on the bottom. Nice little feature as I could see it would be easy to forget something in there after a long trip/day.
The main compartment of the bag itself is spacious and can hold a lot of items. The way it zippers is unique to. It doesnt just open horizontally as most gym bags do, this one also continues to open vertically after a certain point. I dont really use this feature, I just open it enough to get my things in but I could see why someone would want to use that feature. Theres an internal pouch in the main compartment for more sensitive items to keep, such as keys or a wallet. The outside mesh pockets are a good fit for most water bottles or little things you want quick access to.
I bought one for me and the day it was delivered and my wife saw all it can do she immediately asked me to order one for her in a different color. She loves it as much as I do. We use it for everything, the gym, over night trips, beach trips. I have never gotten so much use out of a bag before.
Speaking of wet, there is another compartment on the bottom specifically for wet items. If you have a bathing suit or used towel to transport, the zipper on the bottom of the bag is where you want to put these items. On the inside of the main part of the gym bag itself the bottom is clear so you can see and remember there are wet items on the bottom. Nice little feature as I could see it would be easy to forget something in there after a long trip/day.
The main compartment of the bag itself is spacious and can hold a lot of items. The way it zippers is unique to. It doesnt just open horizontally as most gym bags do, this one also continues to open vertically after a certain point. I dont really use this feature, I just open it enough to get my things in but I could see why someone would want to use that feature. Theres an internal pouch in the main compartment for more sensitive items to keep, such as keys or a wallet. The outside mesh pockets are a good fit for most water bottles or little things you want quick access to.
I bought one for me and the day it was delivered and my wife saw all it can do she immediately asked me to order one for her in a different color. She loves it as much as I do. We use it for everything, the gym, over night trips, beach trips. I have never gotten so much use out of a bag before.

4.0 out of 5 stars A good, well-thought-out bag for a couple months use
This was a well-designed bag that had fewer design issues than most gym duffels but lacked durability for me. Perhaps the larger size might have fared better?
The first thing that went was the shower shoes pocket but I wasn't sure if that might have been my fault. At the bottom of the front of the duffel is a zippered, waterproof "pocket" that is actually a thick plastic bag sewn in. The size 12 shower shoes may have been too large. I switched to the flatter Shower Shoez brand but the thick plastic ripped trying to get them out after three weeks of five-days-per-week usage. (See pic.)
The second thing that got damaged was a rip in the top (see pic) after about two months of five-day-per-week usage. I may have overstuffed the bag with both gym clothes and a change of clothes.
The bag has a side pocket for shoes but it has no ventilation for the shoe compartment.
The bag is unstructured which is a plus in my book because this allows you more flexibility on what goes into the duffel and so if you are putting shoes in the bag then those should be put in first so that folded clothes or any other things in the main compartment can be stacked atop the full shoe pocket. There's a mesh pocket over the shoe compartment.
There is a zippered pocket opposite the shoe compartment suitable for small travel shampoo, soap, and other such toiletries. Over that there are two mesh pockets (same as the one on the shoe compartment stitched at the halfway point) to hold a protein shake and water bottle but not quite big enough for my hydro flask.
On the back is a large pocket with a small velcro closure and over that is a luggage strap.
And on the front there are two smaller zippered pockets that are suitable for keys or the like.
Finally, we return to the shower shoes pocket at the bottom of the front which pocket was still usable as a separate plastic bag at the bottom of the duffel until the zipper on it broke (see pic) so that the main compartment was always open at the bottom and that spelled the end of the duffel's usability before the end of the third month.
The first thing that went was the shower shoes pocket but I wasn't sure if that might have been my fault. At the bottom of the front of the duffel is a zippered, waterproof "pocket" that is actually a thick plastic bag sewn in. The size 12 shower shoes may have been too large. I switched to the flatter Shower Shoez brand but the thick plastic ripped trying to get them out after three weeks of five-days-per-week usage. (See pic.)
The second thing that got damaged was a rip in the top (see pic) after about two months of five-day-per-week usage. I may have overstuffed the bag with both gym clothes and a change of clothes.
The bag has a side pocket for shoes but it has no ventilation for the shoe compartment.
The bag is unstructured which is a plus in my book because this allows you more flexibility on what goes into the duffel and so if you are putting shoes in the bag then those should be put in first so that folded clothes or any other things in the main compartment can be stacked atop the full shoe pocket. There's a mesh pocket over the shoe compartment.
There is a zippered pocket opposite the shoe compartment suitable for small travel shampoo, soap, and other such toiletries. Over that there are two mesh pockets (same as the one on the shoe compartment stitched at the halfway point) to hold a protein shake and water bottle but not quite big enough for my hydro flask.
On the back is a large pocket with a small velcro closure and over that is a luggage strap.
And on the front there are two smaller zippered pockets that are suitable for keys or the like.
Finally, we return to the shower shoes pocket at the bottom of the front which pocket was still usable as a separate plastic bag at the bottom of the duffel until the zipper on it broke (see pic) so that the main compartment was always open at the bottom and that spelled the end of the duffel's usability before the end of the third month.


A good, well-thought-out bag for a couple months use
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
The first thing that went was the shower shoes pocket but I wasn't sure if that might have been my fault. At the bottom of the front of the duffel is a zippered, waterproof "pocket" that is actually a thick plastic bag sewn in. The size 12 shower shoes may have been too large. I switched to the flatter Shower Shoez brand but the thick plastic ripped trying to get them out after three weeks of five-days-per-week usage. (See pic.)
The second thing that got damaged was a rip in the top (see pic) after about two months of five-day-per-week usage. I may have overstuffed the bag with both gym clothes and a change of clothes.
The bag has a side pocket for shoes but it has no ventilation for the shoe compartment.
The bag is unstructured which is a plus in my book because this allows you more flexibility on what goes into the duffel and so if you are putting shoes in the bag then those should be put in first so that folded clothes or any other things in the main compartment can be stacked atop the full shoe pocket. There's a mesh pocket over the shoe compartment.
There is a zippered pocket opposite the shoe compartment suitable for small travel shampoo, soap, and other such toiletries. Over that there are two mesh pockets (same as the one on the shoe compartment stitched at the halfway point) to hold a protein shake and water bottle but not quite big enough for my hydro flask.
On the back is a large pocket with a small velcro closure and over that is a luggage strap.
And on the front there are two smaller zippered pockets that are suitable for keys or the like.
Finally, we return to the shower shoes pocket at the bottom of the front which pocket was still usable as a separate plastic bag at the bottom of the duffel until the zipper on it broke (see pic) so that the main compartment was always open at the bottom and that spelled the end of the duffel's usability before the end of the third month.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the bag
It’s a perfect size and accommodates everything you need! Also works well as a carry-on bag for travel! It is very high quality! I strongly recommend this item. I love it!