Gym Bag Size Guide: Dimensions, Weight and What Each Style Is For
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The styles in the table below range from 39 cm to 59 cm long. The compact weekender suits daily gym use; the 46 cm duffels suit gym plus short trips; the 58–59 cm convertible styles suit travel and teams carrying more kit. All sizes below are outer dimensions from our product specifications.
Sizes at a glance
| Style | Outer size (L × W × H) | Weight | Built-in features |
|---|---|---|---|
| YJJN222-11 Weekender Gym & Travel Bag | 39 × 27 × 30 cm | — | — |
| YJJN555-27 Travel Gym Duffel | 46 × 24 × 24 cm | approx. 0.70 kg | Separate shoe compartment; approx. 27 L capacity |
| YJJN555-149 Travel Duffel | 46 × 29 × 28 cm | approx. 0.785 kg | Shoe compartment, wet pocket, trolley sleeve |
| YJJN555-194 Convertible Duffel Backpack | 58 × 25 × 29 cm | approx. 1.08 kg | Duffel-to-backpack 2-in-1, shoe compartment, trolley sleeve |
| YJJN555-17 Convertible Travel Gym Bag | 59 × 25 × 30 cm | approx. 1.045 kg | Shoe compartment, wet pocket, trolley sleeve |
Dimensions are approximate. Measuring methods may vary; tolerance ±2cm.
Which size fits which use?
- Daily gym: a compact bag around 39–46 cm long holds a change of clothes, a towel, a bottle and a pair of trainers. The 555-27, with its separate shoe compartment and about 27 litres, is the reference point for this use.
- Gym plus short trips: a 46 cm duffel with a wet pocket and trolley sleeve, like the 555-149, handles a weekend as well as a training session.
- Travel and teams: the 58–59 cm convertible styles carry more kit, and switching to backpack straps helps when players walk to the venue.
The words gym bag, duffel and weekender also appear in our style names; see gym bag vs duffel vs weekender for how they map to length and carry.
Which styles can be carried as a backpack?
These six styles list a backpack mode on their product pages. They differ in what else they add, so check the details below against how your customers will use the bag.
- YJJN555-194: a duffel that converts to a backpack, with a shoe compartment and a trolley sleeve.
- YJJN555-17: hand, shoulder or backpack carry, with a shoe compartment, a wet pocket and a trolley sleeve.
- YWJL711: handheld, shoulder, crossbody or backpack carry, with a dry-wet separation pocket, an independent shoe compartment and a trolley sleeve.
- YYJM987: hand, shoulder or backpack carry, with a padded laptop compartment, an independent shoe compartment and a detachable shoulder strap.
- YYJM1011: hand, shoulder or backpack carry, with an independent shoe compartment, a wet and dry separation pocket, a trolley sleeve and backpack buckles.
- YYJM1012: hand, shoulder or backpack carry, with hidden backpack straps, an independent shoe compartment, a wet and dry separation pocket and a trolley sleeve.
How much does a gym bag weigh?
Our gym and travel bags weigh from about 0.29 kg to about 1.08 kg empty; the Weight in our product specifications is the empty bag. A compact gym duffel sits at the light end; convertible duffel backpacks with shoe compartments and trolley sleeves sit at the heavy end.
| Style | Size (product spec) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| YWJL5613 Minimalist Gym Travel Duffel | 37 × 20 × 20 cm | 0.29 kg |
| YWJL2043 Fashion Gym Travel Bag (small / large) | 42 × 23 × 21 cm / 48 × 25 × 23 cm | 0.39 kg / 0.44 kg |
| YWJL5618 Travel Duffel with Wet Pocket | bottom width 46 cm, height 29 cm | 0.53 kg |
| YJJN555-27 Travel Gym Duffel | 46 × 24 × 24 cm | approx. 0.70 kg |
| YJJN555-149 Travel Duffel | 46 × 29 × 28 cm | approx. 0.785 kg |
| YYJM1012 Utility Webbing Duffel Backpack | 48 × 28 × 26.5 cm | 1.07 kg |
| YJJN555-194 Convertible Duffel Backpack | 58 × 25 × 29 cm | approx. 1.08 kg |
Size is not the only thing that adds weight. Two bags of the same 46 cm length differ by almost 0.1 kg: YJJN555-149 adds a wet pocket and a trolley sleeve to what YJJN555-27 carries. Backpack straps, a separate shoe compartment and heavier coated fabric all add weight too. If your buyers carry the bag every day, ask for the empty weight on the sample and set a target before you add features.
Can the size be changed?
Yes, as a custom structure. Existing styles with your logo start at MOQ from 50 pcs*; a changed size or layout is a custom build. Custom colors and structure available on request (from 500 pcs). Tell us what the bag must hold — shoes, a ball, a laptop — and we suggest the closest existing style first.
Teams can also print a different name or number on each bag; see our guide to custom gym bags for teams and clubs. To check a size against your kit list, contact us.
* MOQ and sample lead time vary by product and customization requirements; confirmed with your quotation.