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What are the best gym bags under $25?

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4 Options Considered	Price	Weight	Capacity
-- Cossils Gym Bag	$24.99	0.9 lbs	90 litres
-- Adidas Diablo Small Duffel Bag	$24.99	1.1 lbs	33 litres
-- Dream Hunter Large Duffle Bag	$16.66	1 lbs	55 litres
-- Wandf Foldable Travel Duffel Bag	$24.90	0.6 lbs	40 litres

Cossils Gym Bag

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It's a great option for people who practice yoga

This bag makes it very convenient to take along a mat for yoga or pilates. You can attach it to the two straps at the bottom of the bag. See More

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Very large capacity

Cossils has at least twice the capacity of most bags in this price range. You can very easily fit all your gym equipment, clothes, shoes, and personal items. See More

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You can separate clean and dirty stuff

There are various compartments on the inside and the outside of the bag, so you can keep your clean gear clean. See More

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It's a good general-use bag

This is a large, waterproof bag with a multitude of compartments that you conveniently take along to a trip or for everyday activities. See More

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It's weather-resistant

This bag is made out of thin yet durable waterproof fabric that will keep all your gear safe from rain. See More

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Capacity:90 litres

Adidas Diablo Small Duffel Bag

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There are no extra compartments

This bag basically has only one big compartment to put your stuff into. It can be a problem if you don’t want all of your stuff to be mixed with sweaty gym clothes. See More

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It's a compact bag with lots of space inside

Although the Adidas Diablo is smaller than a normal duffel bag, it has more than enough space for gym clothes, sneakers, a bottle of water, and some personal items - a wallet, smartphone, etc. See More

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There's a strong chemical odor at first

For a first week or so, you should be prepared to deal with a sharp rubber smell coming from your bag. See More

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It's suitable for kids and teens

This bag would be a great option for kids or teens who practice soccer, basketball, or another kind of sport. It's not too big, and the shoulder strap height is easily adjustable. At the same time, there is enough space for gym clothes, shoes, a bottle of water, and even a football or a basketball. See More

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You can pick from a great variety of designs

Overall, there are 43 color combinations that you can choose from; there almost certainly will be a design that you will like. See More

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Capacity:33 litres

Dream Hunter Large Duffle Bag

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The value-for-money ratio is great

This is an entry-level bag, but it's very durable and it has a lot of storage space. See More

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The zippers are flimsy

The zipper is the weak spot of the bag; it's the one thing most likely to break as you keep using it. There's not much you can do about it except be careful opening and closing the bag and be ready to buy a replacement if eventually it does break. See More

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The design is peculiar and very practical

This bag is made out of canvas with a soft texture, unusual for a gym bag. But not only does it stand out in the locker room, the material is waterproof and highly durable, so the bag can actually withstand harsh weather and a lot of tear. See More

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You can use it as a multi-purpose bag

You can take this bag out of the gym and use in your everyday life or for traveling. It has a large capacity - 55 liters, which is more than enough space for a laptop (up to 14"), clothes, shoes, and other personal items. See More

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It's lightweight

The bag itself weighs only a pound, which is very little considering the large size and capacity. See More

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It's very comfortable

The straps are durable yet soft and comfortable at the same time. Even fully loaded, the bag doesn't put much pressure on your shoulders or back. See More

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Capacity:55 litres

Wandf Foldable Travel Duffel Bag

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It's not meant for heavy-duty use

The bag works great if you're planning to hit the gym a couple times a week. However, if you carry it around fully loaded, day in day out, you will find that the stitching may get loose, or that the fabric may begin to wear here and there. See More

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For a small, lightweight bag it's surprisingly durable

The bag is made out of durable nylon that can withstand tear, weight, and harsh weather. See More

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Some elements of the bag feel cheap

If you load the bag up and lift it by the straps, it feels as if they are almost going to rip. The zippers feel very delicate as well. See More

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You can use it for traveling

This bag is lightweight and compact enough to serve as carry-on and fit in the overhead, which is great if you happen to fly a lot. It still has plenty of room for clothes, shoes, and other personal items to take along. See More

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It's very easy to store

If you don't need the bag for a while, you can just fold it and put it into a small pouch that comes along with. See More

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Capacity:40 litres

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Adidas Diablo Small Duffel Bag

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Cossils Gym Bag

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It's a great option for people who practice yoga

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Cossils Gym Bag

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Very large capacity

You can separate clean and dirty stuff

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Dream Hunter Large Duffle Bag

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Dream Hunter Large Duffle Bag

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The zippers are flimsy

The value-for-money ratio is great

The design is peculiar and very practical

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Wandf Foldable Travel Duffel Bag

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It's not meant for heavy-duty use

Some elements of the bag feel cheap

You can use it for traveling

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Adidas Diablo Small Duffel Bag

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There's a strong chemical odor at first

There are no extra compartments

It's suitable for kids and teens

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Dream Hunter Large Duffle Bag

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The zippers are flimsy

It's very comfortable

You can use it as a multi-purpose bag

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