workout bag for swimmer

[JenaW]

I promise to try and post an update on our crazy household, but I need some shopping advice, and knew this group would be the best place to turn to. So beware - several posts coming from me :)

DH has started swimming again for exercise. He swam competitively in HS and college. He wants a smallish workout bag to take to the gym. It needs to fit in his locker, and he wants a mesh pocket to keep his wet suit afterwards. Any ideas? The only ones I have found are either HUGE or expensive....

Thanks!

Jera
Mom to Carter ~ 05.13.03
Madigan ~ 09.28.04
Natalie ~ 09.17.05 (born at 25 weeks!!)
Alexa ~ 11.03.06

[kimbe]

I have been a mom too long. The first thing that came to mind is the Lands End Little Tripper!

http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/prod/0,,1_2_678_67583_89159_67606_5:view=-1,00.html?sid=0645151076802178890&cm_ven=Froogle&cm_cat=&cm_pla=&cm_ite=data_feed

even has a special pouch for wet *suits* :)

good luck!

[JenaW]

GENIOUS!!! Those of you who have one, does it scream "diaper bag?" It doesn't look like it from the photo link you provided, but DH might not think the same as I would. Is the pouch mesh or separate from the rest of the bag? So his big (XL mens, NOT a speedo) wet trunks would fit?? At $20, you can't go wrong. Thanks so much!

J

[bostonsmama]

I have a small duffel from Tough Traveler http://www.toughtraveler.com/lug/duffel.asp that I've been using for almost 25 years. It's really taken a beating and keeps on going. Nothing on it has broken or torn. Amazing investment. I take it to the gym 4x/week and it's so thin that it fits right into those tiny, narrow lockers. It doesn't have a wet pocket, but I just reuse a 2-gallon ziplock bag for my swimsuit (when I do aqua aerobics) or mesh sponge from the showers. I can't brag enough about the quality.

Most of the gym bags I've seen are huge (way too big for our fitness center's lockers). That LL Bean/Lands end could be awesome, although going up a size might make it look less like a diaper bag. I think any mom would "know."

[bubbaray]

http://www.speedousa.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.browse/categoryID/00b64c0f-499c-45c7-99c9-142d8ba47999/

The swimmers backpacks are popular with swimmers at our gym. They fit into gym lockers.


HTH

Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: c/s 01/2007

[bubbaray]

IMO, it screams more purse than diaper bag. FWIW, my DH won't carry it, as a diaper bag or other type of bag.

"I" love my LE LTs (I have 2), but wouldn't buy one for a guy. I'd go with either a backpack or duffel bag (see my post below). Another option is a triathlon bag. Adidas and Saucony make them.

JMHO.
Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: c/s 01/2007

[caleymama]

I have to agree. We have the LT and it would be a great bag except DH jokingly refers to it as his "man purse" when he has to carry it.

A triathalon bag is a good rec - DH has one and it has a separate wet compartment. Not sure what brand his is.
ETA: I think this is the bag he has (and I think where he got it from): http://tinyurl.com/y49uz6. If that link doesn't work it's the TYR Transition Backpack at swimoutlet.com ($47.95).

They have lots of other options as well:
http://www.swimoutlet.com/Swimming_Duffel_Bags_s/360.htm
http://www.swimoutlet.com/Swimming_Backpacks_s/359.htm

Good luck!

[ppshah]

What about timbuk2 bag?

I got a large b/c I needed enough room for both DS and my stuff, and it works great. I love it!

timbuk2.com

[bubbaray]

Wow, that last link has GREAT prices for the Speedo Swimmers and Performance Swimmers backpacks. either of those get my first vote, they are nice bags.


Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: c/s 01/2007

[kimbe]

I bought it because I refuse to carry anything that looks like a diaper bag!!! DH carries it without complaint. I have the older version ---- I think that the newer style is even less diaper bag looking!