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A tale of two bags

Remember when I asked Santa for the Lululemon bon voyage duffel? Well, apparently Santa reads my blog because I didn’t get just one duffel for Christmas, I got TWO! I must have been a good girl last year. So, now I’m in a predicament. I don’t want to keep both because they are way too similar. I’m already a bona fide bag lady, so it would be overkill to keep both. Plus, I can return one and get other lulu swag with it like a nice sports bra or the gym essentials kit. So, which one do you like better? Both are perfect for the gym and traveling.

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Sorry for the poor quality photo. To your left we have the bon voyage duffel in black, which I asked for, but to your right we have your fast in flight tote in violet, which matches the cute lulu tank I got with it. Here are their professional photos to give you a better look (couldn’t find the right color for the fast in flight, but you get the idea):

Survey says…
UPDATE: After many tweets going both ways, I’ve decided to keep both after all! I put stuff in both bags last night, and felt Fast in Flight was better for the gym since it’s smaller, and Bon Voyage was better for travel since it’s a bit bigger. They were gifts, after all, and who am I to refuse a gift? 🙂

What's In Your Gym Bag?

I’m constantly packed. Whether it be for a weekend getaway, staying over at the boyfriend’s, or just for the work day, I always have a packed bag…or several. When I leave for work in the morning it literally looks like I’m going on a trip. That’s because I work an hour from home, so that means I have stuff in my purse and/or a work bag, a lunch bag and a gym bag. I often hit up the park to run, the yoga studio, or the gym most nights after work. Now that it’s cold and dark after work, that means the gym. I will work out some mornings and may even start 6:30 a.m. yoga. UGH, mornings. So, what do I pack for the gym?
Always in the bag:

  • Garmin
  • Hair ties
  • Bobby pins
  • Headband
  • Face wipes (Yes to Cucumbers)
  • Sports bra
  • Lock for locker
  • ipod
  • Sigg water bottle
  • If I start doing morning yoga, I’ll also have to pack shower stuff since there won’t be time to go home before work. Will be bringing my 3-in-1 body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for that. I have the Ulta Shower Smoothie.

Then, depending on the activity (running, yoga, boot camp class, spinning, etc.) I may have the following:

  • Running shoes
  • Flip flops or Uggs depending on the time of year (for post-yoga)
  • Yoga top
  • Yoga pants
  • Shorts, capris or pants
  • Running t-shirt or tank top
  • Sweatshirt in colder months (for post-gym or yoga)
  • Long pants in colder months (for post-gym)

What are some of my favorite brands to work out in? I love Victoria’s Secret and VS Pink yoga pants, and they usually have pretty good deals like 2/$50 and less during sales. I’m also a huge fan of anything Nike, especially Dri-Fit. For as much as I sweat, Nike’s socks, sports bras and shirts with this material is awesome. I also love their tempo shorts. You can usually get a good deal when looking online at sales codes, or at Dick’s during sale times and the Nike outlet. I love lululemon gear as well, but it is pricey. Their stuff is great quality, though and worth the spend.
I am in desperate need of an actual BAG, though. As you can see from the photo, I am using a VS Pink bag I got free with a purchase at least a year or two ago. I need something with zippers that can fit all my stuff. Here’s some bags I am scamming on:
Nike Varsity Girl Duffel Bag:

Lululemon Bon Voyage Duffel:

I really have my eye on the lulu bag, which could double as a work bag or carry-on bag as well. Maybe I will ask Santa since it’s $108. 🙂