New Gym Bag

The unfortunate day has arrived that I have to replace my Planet Fitness duffle bag.  This bag has served me extremely well for the past several years of Crossfit and I may repair it.  The only thing that is off is the zipper on top which is currently held together with a binder clip.

The current dimensions are approximately 18x10x11 (1980 cu in or 32L) and it is extremely light.

It is currently home to:

• Weight Belt - weekly
• Knee  Sleeves - weekly
• Wrist Wraps - weekly
• Calf Sleeves - weekly
• Elbow Sleeves - rarely
• Mechanix Gloves - rarely
• JAW grips - often
• Wodfitters grips - rarely
• Nubz - rarely

• Beaded Rope - rarely
• Training Rope - weekly
• OSO clamps - rarely

• (3) rolls of tape - rarely
• Wrist bands - rarely
• Lifting straps - rarely
• Sunglasses - rarely

• Gym Towel - rarely
• Albuterol - often
• Chap Stick - rarely
• Chalk bag - rarely

• Lacrosse Ball - rarely
• Hip Circle - rarely

There is certainly an opportunity to clean some stuff out.  I will keep the stuff that I use on a regular basis and make sure they are accessible.  I will take some items home.

I considered the following options:

• Patagonia Black Hole 40L - ($129) Simple, durable, multipurpose bag; not Crossfit specific
• King Kong Core35 - ($129) 35L Includes a lot of bells & whistles, pockets; Crossfit specific
• Bear Komplex Gym Bag - ($99) ~45L with bells & whistles, spots to attach patches; Crossfit specific
• No Bull Waxed Canvas Duffleback - ($199) - 33L, Simple, elegant, waxed canvas makes for heirloom quality
• 2Pood Performance Duffle Bag (Sold Out) - 51L, shoe compartments, weight belt compartment, relatively simple design

I like being organized, but I do not like a plethora of pockets for items to get hidden away.  I like the customization that the Bear Komplex bag offers, but I could not see much benefit from the other Crossfit specific bags.  I am 99% sure that I will opt for the Patagonia Black Hole 40L bag.  It is $129 and I can get free ship to store at my local REI.  I like the brand and the multipurpose nature of the bag.  I would like to use it for travel as well.  My favorite color that I have seen is Roamer Red.