Searock 45L Gym Bag for Men, 3-In-1 Duffle Bag Backpack for Travel

Why it's worth it

The Gymshark Pursuit Backpack is built for the gym and nothing else. Its wet compartment is a full lined bay rather than a token mesh pocket, and a rigid internal frame keeps the bag standing up whether it's packed full or nearly empty.

The wet/dry separation is the best here. It's a full-size, waterproof-lined bay at the base with its own exterior zipper. Soaked shorts, a wet towel, swim gear — all of it goes in without touching your clean clothes or your phone. Most rivals give you a small mesh sleeve and call it separation. This is a genuine second compartment with usable volume.

The structured back panel keeps the bag upright. An internal frame means it stands on its own instead of flopping over when you set it down between sets. Packing is easier because the opening stays open. In a crowded locker room or a packed train, a bag that holds its shape is one less thing to wrangle.

From our review of 5 gym bags and workout backpacks, by Eleanor Vance, Health & Beauty Editor

What we like

• +The wet/dry separation is the best here
• +The structured back panel keeps the bag upright
• +The details are aimed squarely at gym-goers
• +At roughly 28 liters, it packs light without feeling cramped

What to know

• –There's no padded laptop sleeve
• –The shoulder straps could use denser padding
• –The color choices are limited