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11 best men’s gym bags for every kind of workout

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If you’re anything like us, it doesn’t take much to find an excuse to skip a day at the gym – or any training day for that matter.

From old classics like “I’m too busy”, to the more inventive “I really need to reorganise the fridge”, it’s never hard to find a reason why you really don’t need to go and lift dumbbells .

However, having all your kit ready to go in a quality bag might at least give you one less excuse to miss getting a sweat on, and may even motivate you to make the most of that gym membership.

We trawled the shelves, both online and off, to find bags that were comfortable to carry and offered good compartmentalisation, so we knew exactly where our headphones were before the workout and had no trouble finding the protein shaker once we were done.

Good separation means trainers could be safely stowed away from other gear, and sweaty kit destined for the washing machine didn’t end up in the mix with everything else. So, here’s our list of holdalls, duffels, sacks and backpacks that we think are a cut above your usual carriers.

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How we tested

Gym towel, protein shaker, recovery ball, locker padlock, meal prep box, running chest rig… the list of things that you might be taking to the gym these days is a lot longer than it used to be. So, we crammed every bag with kit to test its utility, functionality and comfort, and then saw how easily we could access everything without having to litter the floor of the changing room. Here’s how they fared:

The best gym bags for men for 2022 are:

• Best overall – Under Armour project rock duffle backpack: £115, Underarmour.co.uk
• Best for versatility – Built For Athletes small gym backpack: £67.99, Builtforathletes.com
• Best for keeping kit dry – Rains gym bag: £65, Rains.com
• Best locker-friendly bag – Gymshark barrel bag: £21, Gymshark.com
• Best for lunch breaks – Nike utility training gymsack: £16.95, Nike.com
• Best value – Nike brasilia 9.5 duffel bag: £32.95, Nike.com
• Best for under your desk – Puma training small sports bag: £35, Puma.com
• Best large bag – Under Armour undeniable 4.0 large duffle bag: £31.97, Underarmour.co.uk
• Best commuter bag – Stubble & Co the backpack: £105, Stubbleandco.com
• Best for big loads – Nobull horns waxed canvas duffleback: £185, Nobullproject.com
• Best for durability – Fjällräven vardag duffel 30: £80, Fjallraven.com

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Under Armour project rock duffle backpack

Best: Overall

Rating: 9/10

Dwayne Johnson has given his seal of approval to this 36l backpack, and like the man himself, this is a gym bag with a very tough exterior, from its abrasion-resistant bottom panels to a finish made from Under Armour’s storm technology (made with water resistance in mind).

The straps are configured so the bag can be carried either as a backpack or a duffel, with an ingenious zipped opening doubling as the backpack straps panel, for easy access to the main compartment.

Inside you’ll find a lined sleeve that will secure a 15in laptop, and plenty of other pockets so that you can separate your phone, car keys and headphones from the bigger items. Post workout, your shoes and laundry can then fit into a roomy, gusseted pocket placed at the bottom of the bag.

Built For Athletes small gym backpack

Best: For versatility

Rating: 6/10

If you take a determined, military mindset into the gym, then you might want to reflect that with this Bergen-esque 25l backpack. It’s made up from four compartments, the largest of which can easily house your shirt, shorts and trainers. The three other compartments come in descending size order, and will be able to take a 15in laptop, notebooks and all the other pocket shrapnel that we carry around. The two biggest compartments open out to 180 degrees, making it easy to pack and unpack, and there are two side bottle holders.

No matter how loaded the bag was, we were still able to dial in some good ergonomics, thanks to waist and sternum straps, along with some compression straps that can slim the bag down when it’s not fully loaded.

If you want an extra bit of #fitinspo, you can buy Velcro patches to personalise the top pocket of the bag with motivational phrases that range from the encouraging “Hard work pays off” to the brutally blunt “Nobody cares, work harder”.

Rains gym bag

Best: For keeping kit dry

Rating: 8/10

Made from the same waterproof PU material which makes up the brand’s highly effective rain coats, this 30l bag is perfect for anyone who doesn’t let a downpour get in the way of their daily workout. Comfortable on the shoulder or in-hand, we liked the boxy, simplistic styling, which is restricted to one main compartment and a zipped front pocket. So yeah, maybe not the biggest bag going, but everything was where we needed it to be when we got to the gym.

Gymshark barrel bag

Best: Locker-friendly bag

Rating: 7/10

This excellent-value (especially as it’s currently reduced by 30 per cent from £30 to £21) 23l barrel will get you to the gym and back with minimum hassle. What’s more, you won’t have to battle with it if you’re storing it in a locker, thanks to its compact size and shape.

One large compartment will take care of all the bulky stuff, while the internal Velcro pocket will house the more important bits and pieces. And the supplementary shoe tunnel will come in very handy if you want to change out of your smelly trainers before work.

The bag can be carried over the shoulder as a backpack, or vertically from the end, so you’ve got plenty of portability options, too.

Nike utility training gymsack

Best: For lunch breaks

If you really travel light to your workout, then this canvas sack might be all you need, with a top-opening, zipped main compartment and a small zipped pocket on the outside.

It’s only 17l, but we were still able to fit in all our regular kit, including trainers, water bottle and shaker.

The over-the-shoulder straps are fully adjustable, and it’s a good option for lunch-break workouts, porting over the necessary kit from your bigger commuter bag and letting you get there and back with minimum fuss.

Nike brasilia 9.5 duffel bag

Best: For value

We liked the busy swoosh graphic, which certainly makes this bag stand out from the gym crowd. There’s plenty of room inside the 60l duffel, with its zipped main compartment, which has another one underneath that’s really cavernous and will store two pairs of trainers with ease.

The outer pockets are good for quick-grab items and the whole bag feels very well made, especially in the areas that usually start to degrade over time, such as zips, seams and straps attachments.

Puma training small sports bag

Best: For under your desk

There are two kinds of gym-kit packers in this world: the folders and the throwers. If you’re the former, then you’ll probably be able to get the most out of this space-saving 20l bag, which is perfect for keeping all that neatly folded kit crease-free when you hit the gym floor – just the way you like it.

There’s a two-way zip into the main compartment, which also has a divider, as well as two front pockets for easy access.

Thanks to the neat compartments, this bag was very easy to organise, and because it’s so compact, everything was right where it should be when we opened it up – even after the bag had been thrown about a bit on the way to the gym.

Under Armour undeniable 4.0 duffle bag

Best: Big bag

With a nice comfortable shoulder strap that takes the weight of a fully loaded bag, this voluminous 85l duffel has two big external pockets, which we found were ideal for used gear and trainers, and a handy slip pocket inside to store your earphones. This still left plenty of room for changes of clothes, a water bottle and protein shaker.

Considering how big this bag is, it doesn’t feel unwieldy, and it’s comfortable to carry over the shoulder or in hand. The reinforced panels at the bottom and sides means that it also makes for a good weekender bag when you’re having a well-earned rest from all that training.

Stubble & Co the backpack

Best: Commuter bag

Stylish and supremely comfortable, this canvas bag has a 21l capacity, which is plenty of room for all your workout gear, as well as a work laptop and folders. There’s plenty of functionality, too, with an internal 16in padded laptop compartment, as well as two side pockets and inner and outer zipped pockets for smaller items.

The canvas material ensures durability and breathability, and will help you stand out from the gym herd in town, too.

You’ll have to figure out how you want to segregate your sweaty socks post workout, but if you want something a little more permanent than a bin bag, you can purchase a bundle of three different-sized packing cubes from Stubble & Co, which will add £30 to the total cost.

Nobull horns waxed canvas duffleback

Best: For big loads

If you’re a heavy lifter even before you get to the gym and port a lot of kit with you, then you’ll like this 33l carrier, which has the convenience of a backpack but the easy access of a duffel.

Comfortable and ergonomic in backpack mode, when you put the bag down, a large zipper opening means that you can easily find what you need without having to take everything out. There’s an internal, padded, 15in laptop compartment and two external easy access pockets, as well as bottle pockets on either side of the bag.

The whole bag feels high quality too, made from waxed, water-resistant fabric, and we really liked the false bottom, which means you can dump it down on the ground when it’s really heavy and know that any hardware or valuables inside are well protected.

Fjällräven vardag duffel 30

Best: For durability

If your gym bag gets plenty of use, then firstly, good for you, and secondly, this 30l duffel will be able to stand up to plenty of changing-room action.

It has a big main compartment, which will give easy access to training apparel, and a zipped inner mesh pocket to keep all of your tech bits and valuables separate. 

The vardag has a padded base and is constructed from G-1000 HeavyDuty eco S, Fjällräven’s hard-wearing outdoor fabric, which weathers very nicely, so the bag will only look better the buffer you get.

Men’s gym bags FAQs

What should be in a men’s gym bag.

When it comes to packing a gym bag, everyone is different. Not only will the time of day you go to the gym affect what you bring with you, but also the type of exercise you plan on doing – there’s no need to bring goggles if you plan on lifting weights or extra equipment if your gym is fully stocked. But no matter what there are some essentials no one should head to the gym without:

• Water bottle
• Coin/lock for a gym locker
• Headphones /earbuds
• Small towel
• Shampoo – if you’re going straight to work/out after a sweaty session

Of course, you may have some other essentials that you personally can’t head to the gym without. Be that your weightligting gloves or belt, a spare change of clothes or your protein powder /shaker, the good news is you can tailor your gym bag to fit your needs.

What’s a good size for a gym bag?

According to Nike , “a medium-sized bag will suffice for most gym-goers”, and they recommend a size of around 30-40l. This should be plenty big enough to hold a pair of trainers, change of clothes, water bottle, small toiletries, and a few other gym accessories such as gloves or wristbands.

However, should you need to pack in more kit – for example, a protein powder /shaker, the weightligting gloves or belt mentioned above, or even your work laptop – then a bag that’s at least 50l should give you more flexibility. Ultimately, though, you need to find what works best for you.

The verdict: Gym bags for men

Offering plenty of compartments for all the necessary kit, along with separation within the bag for quarantining your gear after a particularly brutal spinning class, the Under Armour project rock duffle backpack will transport your load with ease and will, hopefully, inspire Dwayne Johnson levels of gym commitment.

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The best gym bags for men are designed to accommodate fitness essentials, like backpacks with odor-concealing properties for sweaty gym shorts and workout shirts , or duffels with multiple large compartments to organize your gear. The best gym bags for men should also be able to keep your dirty workout shoes separate from your button-downs and workout headphones —because let’s face it, that’s just gnarly if everything is mixed together.

Best Overall Gym Bag

Ua undeniable 5.0 small duffle bag.

Best 2-in-1 Gym Bag

Lululemon 2-in-1 travel duffle backpack 45l.

Most Versatile Gym Bag

Mack weldon atlas 2-in-1 backpack duffle.

Best Gym Bag for Travel

The north face base camp voyager duffel—42l.

Best affordable gym bag

Gymshark medium everyday gym bag.

Best Duffel Gym Bag

Reebox aleph duffel bag.

Best casual gym bag

Herschel novel duffel bag.

Best Gym Backpack

Arc'teryx grandville 25 backpack.

best gym bag for packing light

Troubadour embark compact duffle.

Best value gym bag

Bellroy lite duffel.

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But that doesn’t mean the best gym bags can’t look easy on the eyes while you carry them out and about. After speaking with over 30 customers and regular users of men's gym bags, as well as testing more than 40 men’s gym bags ourselves, we found that The North Face's Base Camp Voyager Duffel and Gym Shark's Medium Everyday Gym Bag are the best gym bags for men who want to pack all sorts of clothes, shoes, and fitness gear in one carryall; additionally, our testers found that Arc'teryx’s Grandville 25 Backpack and Ten Thousand’s A—L Pack 30L are the best gym backpacks for those who pack light (i.e, just some clothes and shoes).

Beyond what meets the eye, Under Armour’s small duffle bag is designed to hold a great deal and last for a long time. It comes with a large vented pocket to stuff sweaty clothes, towels or shoes, as well as other internal pockets for extra organization. Also, the bag is coated with a polyurethane foam to provide extra durability and a water-repellent shell to keep your gear dry on rainy days.

We’ve owned this bag for a few years and the fabric’s tough structure has withstood the wear and tear better than the more expensive options on the market. Plus, the main compartment is super spacious and contains a dual water bottle slip pocket, so you’ll never be short on H2O at the gym. In terms of transportation, there’s an adjustable shoulder strap to use when you get tired of carrying the bag by the handles.

What Do Buyers Do? " The UA Undeniable bag is just great, it is lightweight and durable. It is for everyday training. I do not like to carry much so I take this bag on those days with just essentials. It does have water repellent finish, it has vents to keep odor out and a nice pocket inside to keep my things organized," says one underarmour.com customer.

Lululemon’s offering can transition from a duffle bag to a backpack by simply clipping the hidden straps onto the base of the bag, which allows you to wear on your shoulders. We also love that its vast amount of pockets offer enough space for your shoes, a change of clothes and workout equipment.

Given its water-repellent fabric that dries in seconds, it’s a great bag to carry during snowy commutes. One more thing to know about this gym backpack is that its shoulder straps are very tough, and made with nylon and elastane, which will not tear or fray a bit.

What Do Buyer Say? " Great size, lots of little outside pockets. Super easy to carry with the option for handle, cross body or backpack carry, " says one lululemon.com customer.

A gym bag that can convert into a work bag is a winner. Example: Mack Weldon’s 2-in-1 backpack duffle, which has plenty of storage, so you can easily store your training sneakers and swap for your comfortable dress shoes. Plus, it features a padded sleeve to protect and secure your laptop.

During our testing, we were able to separate our sweaty training sneakers and work essentials, thanks to the dedicated shoe compartment and accessible pockets. Also neat: the side pockets are deep enough to hold your coffee or water bottle.

What Do Buyers Say? " Looks and feels like a great duffle bag with pockets for just about anything you’d need to carry to the gym, " says one mackweldon.com customer.

This gym bag has a volume of 42 liters, which means tons of storage. It’s great for a weekend getaway that involves a trip to the hotel gym, thanks to the garment divider that lets you separate your casual wear from performance apparel. Not to mention, it’s super lightweight and can be carried as a backpack or duffel, which is perfect for hikers and frequent travelers.

In our testing, we learned there was also space to fit our chargers, protein shakes and post-workout snacks. Plus, a 15” laptop can fit into the external compartment, so you can get work done on the road. Whether you’re heading to the gym, going camping or hopping on a flight, The North Face Base Camp Voyager Duffel is equipped to support anyone on an adventure, hence the name.

What Do Buyers Say? " Very durable, the pockets make sense, love the color and fit. The main reason i bought this was that it fits in the overhead carry onboard commercial flights and fits a ton of stuff, " says one thenorthface.com customer.

A Gymshark gym bag is the kind of men’s gym bag that says "I'm the biggest guy in the room!—or at least I want to be." Nothing wrong with that. With a wet pocket for gym gear and slip pockets for work essentials, our tester loved carrying it as his go-to office-to-gym duffel. The main entry is large and has quite a few pockets/compartments within to help you organize your stuff. And it does have a shoe compartment that you can also use to store your fresh-off-the-bench-press clothes.

Overall, we love the functionality and versatility of Gymshark’s gym bag. But the affordability is the nicest touch: at only $54, it’ll take you from the office to the gym every day and carry all your essentials in it.

What Do Buyers Say? " T his is the bag I use, I love it has a good amount of pockets and I love the color, it’s also not too pricey compared to other gym bags, " says one customer on Reddit.

If you’re going to carry a duffel bag to the gym, then you’ll need one that can handle sweat. Take Reebox’s gym-ready option. Not only is it affordable, but it’s also made with moisture-wicking fabric, which is perfect for sealing in odor from damp workout clothes. Best of all: the main compartment has the capacity to hold your gym equipment; think: cables, handles, ropes, belts, and wrist wraps.

Our testers love that this duffle is big enough for us to haul our office gear and workout clothes to the gym as soon as we get off work. On top of that, you can easily sling it over the shoulder or hold onto the padded handles.

Herschel's all-time favorite Novel is a versatile gym bag, not that it can do many things beyond holding your odds and ends, but because it looks versatile. It might not have a ton of features to it, sure, but its friendly appearance doesn't scream "Look at me! I'm a gym bag!" Rest assured, it does work as a gym bag, given its functional side-access shoe compartment and main storage space.

If you don’t need the extra toughness or too complex of an interior organization, the Novel is fit for a casual gym goer, with one main compartment, a classic look, two top handles, and a removable shoulder strap. Our tester also found that since its capacity is perfect for a full option of attire for the whole weekend, you can pack all your gym gear—from ropes to handles—in it too. At this price, it’s not as durable, but it does the job well.

What Do Buyers Say? " This is a quality duffel bag that is a big upgrade from the small gym bag I was trying to use for weekend and minor trips. It’s big enough to hold bulkier warmer clothes and I like the separate shoe compartment ," says one amazon.com customer.

Like a duffle bag, the right backpack can have all the bells and whistles needed to get you from point A to point B. Enter Arc’teryx’s versatile version. It has a stretchy mesh laptop sleeve, zippered security pockets, a hidden pocket for small essentials, internal dividers and a light colored interior to easily spot whatever you’re digging for. In other words, it’s a two-in-one bag that works for the gym and the office.

Thanks to the internal dividers, organizing our workout duds was simple and easy, saving us more time to get ready for our morning commute. We also love that the shoulder straps and back panel are designed with airflow ventilation, which is comfortable on our shoulders and helps fight post-workout funk. Another bonus: the water-repellent finish that repels moisture, making it ideal to carry in wet conditions.

What Do Buyers Say? " My go-to companion for short trips and travels around town. Super spacious interior, this backpack can easily accommodate all the essentials for a couple of days or a quick getaway. Whether it's a change of clothes, toiletries, or even a compact camera, this bag has got me covered without feeling bulky or cumbersome, " says one arcteryx.com customer.

On the smaller side and can only pack up to 18L, Troubadour’s gym bag is for people who just need to pack clothes, towels, snacks, grooming products like deodorants, and shoes. We love that even at its small size, it still has a separate shoe compartment made with waterproof, breathable, and antimicrobial lining to keep the rest of the stuff in the bag fresh. Our tester also found that it could easily fit into a locker even when full, and is also super easy and lightweight to carry anytime, anywhere (especially with the non-slip shoulder strap that really gives our hands a break).

In addition, we love that the shell of this duffel is waterproof, and despite its mini size, it still has many compartments like mesh pockets and a bottle holder to let us access our gear easily.

What Do Buyers Say? " Fantastic bag, I'm using it for the gym - it's exactly the right size, great selection of pockets (also use it for laptop sometimes) and the separate aired compartment for shoes is a well thought out feature. Very premium quality as well, " says one troubadourgoods.com customer.

Don't let a duffel carry you! Bellroy's duffel option is lightweight and compact, but roomy enough for carrying around all of your bits and bobs deftly. Whether it's gear like ropes and lifting belts, workout clothes, or fitness gadgets like a Theragun, the Lite duffel can handle them while letting you move free like a bird. And we love that it doesn't look too gym-ish so you can carry it to your office as well.

What Do Buyers Say? " This bag is perfect for the gym or a quick weekend trip. Very light, maternal feels high quality, right amount of pockets, and looks better in person, " says one amazon.com customer.

Alo Yoga Large Traverse Duffle

Alo Yoga’s gym duffel bag is large and in charge. The water-repellent fabric feels amazing and it comes in just the right size for a weekend getaway or storing all your gym essentials. There are two mesh pockets, one zipper pocket inside, and one big zipper pocket outside for shoes, towels, or clothes. Our tester loves that the opening is so big, so you can just stash and go.

What Do Buyers Say? " The fabric of the bag is water repellent. Strongly recommends. Good for travel, vacation, or the gym, " says one aloyoga.com customer.

FocusGear Ultimate Gym Bag 2.0

This gym bag has pockets galore: a total of 10 compartments will make organizing your gym clothes, fitness gear, and personal gadgets a breeze. We love that its shoe pocket is very spacious and that in addition, it has its own wet pocket for storing wet towels, sweaty clothes, or swim trunks. There are two bottle holders as well, one for your pre-workout drink, and another for your post-workout drink.

What Do Buyers Say? " Best gym bag for the money. Great zippers, all the compartments easy to use and plenty, " says one amazon.com customer.

Ten Thousand A—L Pack 30L

So what if it's a backpack? Not everyone has the luxury of carrying a backpack for work stuff and a duffel for gym stuff to the office every day. Thankfully, Ten Thousand’s gym bag, at 30L, condenses that way of life into a roomy backpack with a shoe pocket, a big opening, and many padded pockets. It's a gym bag you can literally carry from your cubicle to the gym in your office building if you're not packing too much—just the essentials.

One more thing to know about this gym backpack is that it’s very tough, and made with a rugged ballistic nylon shell that will not tear or fray a bit. The bottom compartment is nicely ventilated to help eliminate the odor of your workout shoes and clothes. Additionally, the compression-molded back panel felt easy on our spine even after hours of carrying.

What Do Buyers Say? " There are pockets for everything and I keep finding more! It fits my shoes from the top down or a second access pocket from the bottom. It's semi-rigid and stands up for easy access in the gym, " says one tenthousand.cc customer.

How to Choose the Best Gym Bags

Type: Backpacks and duffel bags are the most basic types of carry options gym bags derive from. Even weekenders can work as a gym bag if they come with neat qualities like a compartment to keep filthy stuff away from clean stuff, or an abrasion-resistant sleeve for your electronic devices.

Size: It depends on what you'll bring to your daily session. Packing light with clothes to change into and out of along with some other small bits and bobs? Then 30 liters or below in capacity—mostly in the form of versatile backpacks—will do you just fine. If you're packing heavy with shoes, water bottles, resistance bands as well as work stuff—i.e., using your gym bag as a work bag too—then a roomy duffel is what the doctor ordered.

Compartments: Carryalls dedicated to workout activities often come with a separate shoe compartment, an insulated/waterproof pocket for sweaty stuff, protective sleeves for fitness gadgets, and, of course, pockets for protein shakes or water bottles.

Shell Materials: The exterior is just as important. Your gym bag should be made with durable fabric that can handle the heaviest load or water-resistant/waterproof fabric for unpredictable weather. Either way, the fabric should be tough enough to protect the workout clothes and gear within.

Versatility: Some gym bags, especially those made with separate compartments for shoes, insulation, and even ventilation, are dedicated to a life at the gym. But for those that aren't so exclusive, they should have a stylish, easy look to double as a weekender or duffel bag that you can bring to the office.

How We Selected

To find the best gym bags for men, our fitness editors and writers have personally tried 40 options since 2020 and tested each of them for at least two weeks by carrying them to the gym at least four to five times a week, such as carrying in Mack Weldon’s Atlas duffel from the office to the gym, stashing gear and clothes in Lululemon’s gym bag at home before heading to the nearby fitness center, or taking Under Armour’s gym backpack on a trip that involves a stop to the gym.

To get a feel for how these gym bags for men really felt and how they held up, we vetted our tested options by taking notes of their style, price point, versatility, compartments, organization, size, and performance features such as water resistance. We examined whether they could fit enough gym clothes and gear, whether they have enough compartments for organization, and whether they are easy to carry to the gym and store in the locker. This article was updated in October 2023.

Read more: How Men's Health Thoroughly Tests and Reviews Fitness Products

Why Trust Us

At Men’s Health, our testing editors and writers always make sure to actually test and use the products ourselves before considering whether to include them. Therefore, rest assured that our product recommendations derive from first-hand experience, and you can read more about our testing process here .

In addition, we have a whole fashion closet in our NYC office dedicated to calling in, trying out, and selecting the best and newest menswear products. We put them on stylish, fit guys to hear their opinions and see how the items look on them before making our final decision. As style editors, we constantly go into the fashion closet to feel a product’s materials—even put it on ourselves for a spin—to test it.

Lastly, you can trust our opinions on shopping recommendations, whether it’s the products, styling tips, or trends. Not only do we have Fashion Director Ted Stafford and Deputy Editor, Commerce Christian Gollyan, but we also have a panel of style experts—including stylists, fashion influencers, designers, etc.—and real-life buyers whom we regularly seek shopping guides from. Therefore, our product recommendations and buying tips are all driven by professional, expert opinions.

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Travel bag Tatonka Barrel M with 65 liter volume and backpack shoulder straps. Made from PFC-free materials.

The Barrel M travel bag from Tatonka has a capacity of 65 liters and can accommodate the luggage of a one-week trip. To make the bag easy to carry, it is equipped with backpack shoulder straps that can be stowed in a zippered pocket.

Comfortable carrying handles and two rubberised handles on both sides also ensure easy handling when transporting the bag over short distances or when placing it in the boot of the car.

Sports bag made of truck tarpaulin with large zipper opening

The Tatonka Barrel M is made of durable and easy-care Tarpaulin, also known as truck tarpaulin material. The bottom of the travel bag is made of abrasion-resistant material.The large opening allows the travel bag to be loaded quickly and easily. Smaller items can be stowed in the flat zipped mesh pocket under the lid or in two insert pockets in the main compartment.

The Tatonka Barrel M also offers the possibility to fix a carrying strap (Carrying Strap 50 mm). This can be ordered separately.

You need more space? The Tatonka Barrel L with a capacity of 85 liters is sure to have exactly the right size for you.

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• Two stowable shoulder straps (S - XXL)
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• Two insert pockets on the side of the main compartment
• Durable and easy-to-clean materials
• PFC/PFAS-free DWR finish

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Buc Days 2024: Your guide to the rodeo, carnival, concerts and more

Buc Days starts in a few days, arrrr you ready?

The annual festivities will take place Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 12, featuring a rodeo, live music, a carnival, parades, food and more.

Tickets may be purchased online at  bucdays.com  or at the festival.

Here's a guide to make sure you capture the full experience of the event. For the full schedule, visit  bucdays.com/schedule .

Dunking of Mayor Paulette Guajardo

Since at least 1955, Corpus Christi mayors have had to "walk the plank" to kick start Buc Days.

Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo has the honor of jumping into the Corpus Christi Bay once again this year.

The annual Dunking of the Mayor will start at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2, where you can watch from the seawall on Shoreline Boulevard.

For its second year, the Buc Days 5K returns with runners jogging along Shoreline Boulevard Saturday, May 11.

The 3.1-mile course starts at 8 a.m. and will start and end on Buc Days Festival Grounds at the American Bank Center.

Register at bucdays.com/attractions/buc-days-5k by Tuesday, April 30 to secure a finisher medal and T-shirt.

Parades and Stadium Show

After 14 years, the Stadium Show at Buc Stadium returns as a tradition to Buc Days.

At 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, attendees will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the parade from seats in the stands. Tickets are $10 per person, with children 3 and under free but they must sit on a lap. Reserved seating will require all ages a ticket and tickets are $15 per person.

As well, the Buc Days Rally Night Parade is set to return to the Leopard Street route this year immediately after the Stadium Show around 8 p.m.

The Driscoll Children's Parade will take place down Shoreline Boulevard and will feature local schools and youth organizations. It will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11.

Carnival and Treasure Island

During the entire length of Buc Days, the Stripes Carnival will be open.

Attendees must be at least 36 inches tall to ride most of the rides. Carnival rides accept tickets or the $25 presale All-You-Can-Ride wristband.

Along with the carnival, Buc Days will have Treasure Island — an attraction filled with local vendors, racing pigs, a petting zoo, pony rides, concession areas and more.

Rodeo Corpus Christi

Rodeo Corpus Christi, presented by Miller Lite, will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, through Sunday, May 11, at the American Bank Center Arena.

The rodeo will include saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and more.

Tickets range from $22.50 to $77.50 and can be purchased at  ticketmaster.com  or at the American Bank Center Box Office. Tickets also include the scheduled Rodeo Concert after the dust settles.

Rodeo Concert Series and other live music

The five entertainers taking the stage are musician William Beckmann, rock star Bret Michaels, musical group La Mafia, country singer Aaron Watson and artist Josh Turner.

The musicians will come on after Rodeo Corpus Christi is over and the stage is set, so roughly about 30 minutes to an hour.

As well, local artists will serenade crowds at the Buckin' Marlin Stage in the Stripes Carnival and Beer and Wine Garden Stage at the American Bank Center Plaza.

PBR Pendelton Whisky Velocity Tour

The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour is the top expansion series of the PBR.

The tour will feature some of the best athletes of the sport going head-to-head with the fiercest bulls in the country. It will bring all the high-energy sound, lighting, special effects and edge-of-your-seat action that fans have come to expect from the sport of bull riding.

The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will hold its finals at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Tickets start at $17.50 and can be purchased online at  ticketmaster.com  or at the American Bank Center Arena Box Office.

You can pay $15 at any of the multiple parking lots near the American Bank Center or pay the same amount at Whataburger Field, then hop on one of the free Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority shuttles to be dropped off at the festival grounds.

The shuttle's schedule is 5 p.m. to midnight May 2, May 3 and May 8 through May 10; and noon to midnight May 4, May 5, May 11 and May 12.

All bags will be checked at public gates into the festival grounds and inside the American Bank Center.

Bags, briefcases, strollers and backpacks are subject to search and seizure at festival gates.

Any bags larger than a clutch bag will need to be cleared at the arena. Bags no larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches will be permitted inside. The American Bank Center allows each member of the party, including children, to bring in a large clear Ziploc bag of their belongings. Guests who have bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles.

Prohibited items

• Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
• Audio/video recorders, professional cameras or tripods
• Selfie sticks
• Cans, bottles, coolers or other similar containers
• Flags/signs with poles
• iPads/tablets of any size
• Laser pens/pointers of any type
• Noisemakers such as air horns
• Outside food or drinks
• Oversized bags, backpacks, duffel bags or diaper bags
• Pepper spray/mace
• Weapons of any type including chains, knives, firearms and spiked jewelry
• Any other item deemed unacceptable by event/building management

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at [email protected] or Twitter  @johnpoliva .

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