BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best sports bags to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Sports Bags in the UK is the Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD, 58 L.
The Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD suits gym, sport and overnight use: the listing states 58 L, 12.1"W x 11.4"H x 24.6"L, a UA Storm water-resistant finish, a vented pocket for laundry or shoes and a removable padded strap.
The Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD is our top pick among sports bags because its listing states 58 L, a UA Storm finish that Under Armour calls highly water-resistant, a PU-coated, foam-lined bottom, a large vented pocket for laundry or shoes and a removable padded shoulder strap. For a smaller gym bag, the Small version of the Undeniable 5.0 lists dual water bottle slip pockets and the PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small lists 21L; for team kit, the Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0 lists 120 litres and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
This guide compares six sports bags from Under Armour, Nike, adidas and PUMA, using what each listing states: volume, dimensions, materials, pockets, straps and warranty. Stated volumes run from 21L on the PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small to 120 litres on the Nike roller bag.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Sports Bags?
1Volume: the listings state 21L (PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small), approximately 40 L (Under Armour Undeniable 5.0 Small), 58 L (Undeniable 5.0 MD), 65.5 L (adidas Essentials Linear, L), 83.6 L (adidas Tiro, Large) and 120 litres (Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0).
2Dimensions: adidas Essentials Linear states 26 cm x 65 cm x 33 cm, PUMA W44cm / D25.5cm / H20.5cm and the Undeniable 5.0 MD 12.1"W x 11.4"H x 24.6"L. The adidas Tiro gives 33.5 cm x 69 cm and the Nike 82 cm; the Undeniable 5.0 Small's product details give length 21.7 inches, width 10.6 inches and height 10.1 inches.
3Pockets: both Under Armour listings name a large vented pocket for shoes or laundry, and the Small's listing also names dual water bottle slip pockets and a front zip pocket with webbing. PUMA lists a front zip compartment, a side zip pocket and a side mesh pocket; adidas Essentials Linear side and end zip pockets; Nike zip pockets at the side and front. The adidas Tiro listing mentions no pockets.
4Water resistance and base: Under Armour describes the MD's UA Storm finish as highly water-resistant and the Small's exterior as highly water-repellent; the MD lists a PU-coated, foam-lined bottom and the Small TPU-coated, foam-lined base and side panels. Nike lists a reinforced tarpaulin bottom but, like the adidas and PUMA listings, makes no water-resistance claim.
5Straps and warranty: the Undeniable 5.0 MD lists a removable, padded shoulder strap and a padded top grab handle, and the Small and PUMA an adjustable shoulder strap; the adidas and Nike listings do not mention a strap. Nike states a 2 year manufacturer warranty; the other five listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Main material and lining 100% polyester (100% recycled); padding 100% polyethylene; plain…
Strap
Removable, padded shoulder strap; padded top grab handle
Adjustable shoulder strap
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Adjustable shoulder strap
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Base
PU-coated, foam-lined abrasion-resistant bottom; reinforced side panels
TPU-coated, foam-lined panels on the base and sides
Reinforced tarpaulin bottom
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The rankings
The best Sports Bags, ranked
1
Under Armour
Top Pick
Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD, 58 L
The Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD suits gym, sport and overnight use: the listing states 58 L, 12.1"W x 11.4"H x 24.6"L, a UA Storm water-resistant finish, a vented pocket for laundry or shoes and a removable padded strap.
Volume
58 L (3539.4 cubic in.)
Dimensions
12.1"W x 11.4"H x 24.6"L
Material
Polyester
Pockets
Large vented pocket for laundry or shoes; internal slip pockets
Strap
Removable, padded shoulder strap; padded top grab handle
Base
PU-coated, foam-lined abrasion-resistant bottom; reinforced side panels
Finish
UA Storm technology; Under Armour calls the finish highly water-resistant
What we like
+UA Storm finish that Under Armour describes as highly water-resistant
+Removable padded shoulder strap and a padded top grab handle
+Large vented pocket for laundry or shoes, plus internal slip pockets
+PU-coated, foam-lined abrasion-resistant bottom and reinforced side panels, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing claims water resistance, not waterproofing
£35.95£40.00−10%Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The Under Armour Undeniable 5.0 Duffle Bag (Small) suits gym sessions with a bottle and shoes to carry: the listing states approximately 40 L, dual water bottle slip pockets, a vented pocket for shoes or laundry and an adjustable shoulder strap.
The Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0 suits team kit that needs a large bag: the listing states 120 litres, 82 cm, 100% polyester, a reinforced tarpaulin bottom, side and front zip pockets and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Volume
120 litres
Dimensions
82 cm
Material
100% polyester
Pockets
Zip pockets at side and front
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Base
Reinforced tarpaulin bottom
What we like
+2 year manufacturer warranty on the listing
+120 litres, per the title
+Reinforced tarpaulin bottom
+Zip pockets at the side and front
Worth noting
–The title calls it a roller bag, but the listing does not describe its wheels or handle
–The listing gives 82 cm without saying which dimension it is
–The listing does not mention a shoulder strap
£64.98Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time). Details
The adidas Essentials Linear Duffel Bag (Large) suits gym or team kit that needs room: the listing states 65.5 L, 26 cm x 65 cm x 33 cm, a recycled polyester outer and side and end zip pockets.
The PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small Sports Bag suits a small gym kit: the listing states 21L, W44cm / D25.5cm / H20.5cm, a two-way zip, a front zip compartment, side zip and mesh pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap.
Volume
21L
Dimensions
W44cm / D25.5cm / H20.5cm
Pockets
Front zip compartment; side zip pocket; one side mesh pocket
Strap
Adjustable shoulder strap
Closure
Two-way zip opening into the main compartment
What we like
+States 21L and W44cm / D25.5cm / H20.5cm
+Front zip compartment, a side zip pocket and a side mesh pocket
+Two-way zip into the main compartment and an adjustable shoulder strap
The adidas Tiro Duffle Bag (Large) suits kit that needs a large duffel: the listing states 83.6 L, 33.5 cm x 69 cm, recycled polyester inside and out, polyethylene padding and a zip closure.
Volume
83.6 L
Dimensions
33.5 cm x 69 cm
Material
Main material and lining 100% polyester (100% recycled); padding 100% polyethylene; plain weave fabric
Closure
Zip closure
What we like
+States 83.6 L
+Main material and lining of 100% recycled polyester, per the listing
+Polyethylene padding and a zip closure
Worth noting
–The feature list gives two measures, 33.5 cm x 69 cm, and no third
–The listing does not mention pockets, a shoulder strap or handles
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 19:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Every listing here states a volume, and four give three measures (adidas Essentials Linear, PUMA, and both Under Armour bags, the Small in its product details); in their titles and feature lists the adidas Tiro gives two and the Nike one. The Nike roller bag is the one listing with a warranty term, and it does not describe the wheels its title names. Both adidas listings name recycled polyester, and the adidas Tiro also lists polyethylene padding.
Our Take
As a default, the Under Armour UA Undeniable 5.0 Duffle MD: 58 L, a water-resistant UA Storm finish, a vented pocket for laundry or shoes and a removable padded strap, per the listing. For a smaller gym bag, the PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small lists 21L, a front zip compartment and side zip and mesh pockets; for team kit, the Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0 lists 120 litres and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What sizes do sports bags come in?
These listings run from 21L (PUMA FUNDAMENTAL Extra Small) and approximately 40 L (Under Armour Undeniable 5.0 Small) through 58 L (Undeniable 5.0 MD), 65.5 L (adidas Essentials Linear) and 83.6 L (adidas Tiro) to 120 litres (Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0).
Which sports bags have a shoe compartment?
Both Under Armour listings name a large vented pocket for shoes or laundry. The adidas and PUMA listings do not mention one, and the Nike listing names a short compartment without saying what it is for.
Are these sports bags waterproof?
None of these listings says waterproof. Under Armour describes the Undeniable 5.0 MD's finish as highly water-resistant and the Small's exterior as highly water-repellent. The Nike, adidas and PUMA listings make no water-resistance claim.
Which sports bags are made from recycled materials?
adidas Essentials Linear lists an outer of 100% polyester (recycled), and adidas Tiro a main material and lining of 100% recycled polyester. The Under Armour MD and Nike listings say polyester without mentioning recycled content, and the Under Armour Small and PUMA listings name no fabric.
Do sports bags have a shoulder strap?
The Under Armour Undeniable 5.0 MD lists a removable, padded shoulder strap and a padded top grab handle, and the Undeniable 5.0 Small and PUMA FUNDAMENTAL list an adjustable shoulder strap. The adidas and Nike listings do not mention a strap.
Do sports bags come with a warranty?
Of these six, the Nike Club Team Swoosh Roller Bag 3.0 states one: a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The Under Armour, adidas and PUMA listings state no warranty term.
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