Need a gym/work bag

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I've just joined the gym which is near my place of work so my plan is to either go to the gym in the morning, or after work. I need a bag that will fit trainers, gym clothes, towel, make up bag, lunch, water bottle, phone, notebook, pens...nothing unusual.

Ideally a backpack as I have to walk 15 mins to work and back. I love the Sweaty Betty all sport one but the reviews aren't great for the price. But it seems roomy, has lots of pockets and looks beautiful. So something similar- ideally black with gold zips, and being quilted is a bonus.

Budget- £70 max! Thanks all!

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I’m looking for the same thing...

I love workplay bags but may well be out of budget. They are amazing though. Organised, comfortable to carry and durable. And no. I don’t work for them!!!

Have a google for Roko LONDON. Maybe you like those?

Oh. And I've got a SB one. It's crap because the clasp doesn't stay down with anything heavier than a pack of tissues

I love the Mia tui Sydney backpacks

Have a look at www.Madlug.com they do lovely gym bags and for every bag you buy, one is also given to a child in care. Let me know if you want a 10% discount code. A great company to support that helps the children I work with.

Have a look at this OP- ignore that it is a changing bag- I was recommended it by a friend and I absolutely LOVE it . It is waterproof and inside loads of pockets- so roomy, well balanced and light. I have a 35 minute walk to work and even loaded up it doesn't feel heavy at all

www.amazon.co.uk/Bebamour-Nappy-Changing-Backpack-Waterproof/dp/B01H1FOA4I?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I’ve seen a few people with Knomo backpacks and they look great. Pricey though and I don’t know what size I’d need.

The Roka ones look nice but I’m looking for a bag that looks a bit smarter as it will come to work with me every day(corporate environment). Will defer to the OP though as it’s their thread!

This looks promising:
www.johnlewis.com/kin-sette-tote-backpack-black/p3763329
And the reviews are great.

The workplay and madlug ones are too colourful/casual for what I want and I already have rucksacks that aren’t dissimilar.

I got a Knomo and had to return - it was gorgeous but a bit too slimline for bulky stuff

I was disappointed as I had wanted it for ages!

That’s a pity crochetmonkey74- which one did you get?
My worry is they are maybe designed more for laptops whereas I need one for gym kit.

I got the Beaufort

It was exactly that- slim deep pockets for laptop etc but trainers, bottle, umbrella made it too bulky. I never expected to be happy with he one I linked above- but honestly it is excellent!

This great, thanks all for replying! Love gnomo bags but they are out of NG budget so glad to hear that they aren't suitable!

Funny enough, I've bought a baby change bag for when I had to lug a laptop around. Sadly it's too narrow for what I wont. The one a PP linked to looks wider though, and it's quite nice. Also like the John Lewis one.
Love the charity bag, and I'm looking for a present for DN so that might tick a box there.

Some of them are lovely but not quite smart enough but I really appreciate the time taken to post.

Definitely not getting the SB one now!