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From the Gym Floor to the Street
Most gym bags ask you to choose between practical and presentable. At Lipault, you do not have to. Our sports bag range is built around the reality of an active life: a bag that carries your kit to the gym, handles the session with ease and looks completely at home when you stop for a coffee on the way back. Lightweight, roomy and dressed in the kind of Parisian confidence that makes every bag feel like a considered choice.
Organised for Active Living
A well-designed gym bag keeps your kit in order so you can focus on the workout rather than the packing. Our sports bags and kit bags feature wide top openings for easy loading after a class, multiple pockets to separate clean clothes from used kit, and practical exterior pockets for the items you need to reach quickly, your phone, your keys, your card. The wide, soft-sided format adapts to whatever you are carrying, whether that is a full change of clothes, a pair of trainers and a water bottle or just the essentials for a lunchtime session.
Built for Movement
Our gym bags come in a choice of finishes. The rubber effect styles have a structured, contemporary look and stand up to everyday scuffs and the kind of hard wear an active routine brings. The twill nylon styles are softer and lighter, and have a more relaxed feel. Both are water-resistant, which matters more here than anywhere else in the range when damp kit is going straight into the bag. Carrying is the same either way: top handles and a shoulder strap, for however you want to carry on the day.
Choose Your Size
The right size depends on what your session demands.
- Carryall (small): our most compact training bag, perfect for a light session where you just need the basics. Several are confirmed as a free personal item on Ryanair flights, so they work just as well at the airport as at the gym.
- 24h (medium): the most versatile size in the range, with enough room for a full change of clothes, trainers, a water bottle and your post-workout essentials. The right kit bag for most active days.
- 48h (large): for longer training days, swim sessions, or when you need to pack for an event or class that demands more gear. Generous capacity without unnecessary bulk.
Think Outside the Kit Bag
Our baby changing bags earn their place on this page for a very good reason. With 29 litres of capacity, a generous main compartment, multiple organised pockets and the ability to convert between a backpack and a shoulder bag, they are a natural fit for sports that demand serious organisation. Swimming sessions with towels, goggles and a change of clothes, yoga classes where your mat goes separately but your blocks, props and kit all need a home, team sports where you need to separate equipment, clothing and footwear cleanly. The design is built for a parent's most demanding days, which means it handles a busy training schedule just as well. Both the Lost In Berlin and City Plume versions are worth a look if your sport asks more of your bag than a standard gym bag can comfortably offer.
The Bag That Does More Than One Thing
One of the things that sets a Lipault sports bag apart is that it never looks like it only goes to the gym. The same bag that carries your kit to a morning class works equally well for a day out, a spontaneous trip or a long commute. That versatility is built into everything we make. And to complete your gym kit, our toiletry bags keep your post-workout essentials neatly organised and easy to find.
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FAQ
What makes a good gym bag?
A great gym bag combines four things: enough capacity for your full kit without being unnecessarily bulky, smart organisation with multiple pockets to keep clean and used items separated, water-resistant materials to handle damp kit and post-workout gear, and a design confident enough to take you from the gym to the rest of your day without looking out of place. At Lipault, our sports bags tick all of those boxes while adding the kind of Parisian style that makes even a training bag feel like a deliberate choice.
What should I pack in a gym bag?
The essentials depend on your session, but a well-packed kit bag typically includes:
- A full change of workout clothes
- Trainers or sport-specific footwear
- A water bottle
- A post-workout toiletry bag with your shower essentials
- A change of clothes for after if you are heading somewhere else
- Your phone, keys and card in an easy-access exterior pocket
Keeping a consistent packing routine means you are never hunting for anything when you arrive.
Are Lipault gym bags suitable for different types of sport and training?
Yes. Our sports bags are designed to be versatile rather than sport-specific, making them a good fit for gym sessions, yoga, pilates, swimming, cycling, running and most other training activities. The wide opening and multiple compartments make loading and unloading easy whatever your kit looks like, and the soft-sided construction adapts to different loads without losing its shape. They are equally at home as a general training bag for the daily workout or a larger kit bag for longer sessions that demand more gear.
How do I care for my gym bag after workouts?
The single best habit is emptying the bag the moment you get home and leaving it open to air rather than zipping it shut in a cupboard. Damp kit left inside is what causes odours, and airing prevents almost all of it. Marks on the outside lift easily with a damp cloth and mild soap, worked in gentle circles, and the lining wants an occasional wipe to clear any residue from used trainers or towels. Do that much and the bag stays fresh session after session.
What is the difference between a gym bag and a sports holdall?
In practice, the terms describe the same kind of bag: a soft-sided, wide-opening bag with top handles and a shoulder strap, designed to carry clothing, footwear and accessories for sporting or active use. "Gym bag" tends to imply a more compact, everyday carry format, while "sports holdall" often suggests a slightly larger bag for more gear or longer training sessions. At Lipault, our range covers both ends of that spectrum, from our compact Carryall format for lighter sessions to our larger 48h format for days that demand more.
Are Lipault gym bags stylish enough for everyday use?
Absolutely. One of the things that makes a Lipault sports bag different is that it never looks like it only belongs at the gym. Clean lines, considered proportions and a Parisian colour palette mean these bags sit comfortably in any urban setting, from the changing room to the coffee shop, the office or the street. If you are looking for a training bag that works as hard on style as it does on practicality, you are in exactly the right place.
What size gym bag do I need?
The right size depends on what your session involves and where you are heading afterwards. Our Carryall format is the most compact option in the range, ideal for a light session where you just need the basics. Our 24h format is the most versatile: spacious enough for a full change of clothes, trainers and your post-workout essentials without being too large to carry comfortably. And our 48h format steps up for longer training days or sessions that require more gear. As a general rule, choose the smallest bag your kit comfortably fits in: a lighter bag makes every journey to and from the gym easier.