Live Well 360 Core 2.0 Fitness Duffel Bag (Onyx Black) - Premium Waterproof Gym Bag for Men & Women with Separate Laptop & Shoe Compartments - Perfect for Workouts, Yoga, Travel, Business Trips & Weekend Getaways - Ideal for Gym Enthusiasts, Office Commuters & Frequent Travelers

I bought this bag for international travel to a yoga retreat. I liked the idea of the mat being underneath so I didn't have to constantly move it to get inside the bag. It turns out that is actually really annoying because the bag doesn't sit well. There are a lot of pockets in the bag, but I found the whole thing to be unwieldy. I ended up purchasing another $100+ suitcase and paying the $100 second checked bag fee to avoid carrying this bag and my mat home. It would probably be fine for local travel to/from the gym but it's not great for travel.A little pricey but the only one I could find that had everything I needed. This thing better last forever for the price I paid!The fitness world is synonymous with bad fashion. The majority of fitness clothes and accessories are absolutely hideous. Thankfully, people have realized the problem and are doing something about it. While the majority of people will miss out on this movement, there is hope others will jump on board. Until then, check out the "People of Walmart" blog to see the latest fashion faux pas.Ryan and Sheila Viers took a step in this movement and decided the classic "gym bag" needed a once-over and wanted to bring style and quality to a new level. No fashion faux pas ahead.The GoodzFirst, I have to take a moment and brag on my former clients. I worked with both Ryan and Sheila, and I will grab any opportunity to take credit for the smallest of effect I have had on their lives.They are awesome people and put everything into their product. Yes, I am bias, and this is a biased review. After this, I will do my the best to provide the facts.The Core stats are: Carry-on size: 21″ length x 9″ width x 13″ height. It has tons of separate compartments, zippers, and special places to store everything. When I was a kid, it would have been a dream. I would have packed and unpacked every one of those little compartments until my heart was content. Truth be told I still get a kick out of packing a bag up for something, especially the gym.One of the unique features is a storage section that is separate from the rest of the bag. If you have wet/dirty clothes, they can sit in a separate area from your clean items. You no longer have to deal with ziplock bags, or grocery store sack madness, just throw and go. It's also easy to clean, I've tested it. There is enough room for a whole gym outfit, including shoes or stinky vibrams.This bag is top of the line. Quality is apparent from the zippers to the strap clips. At the same time, it isn't fragile because it is stylish. You aren't afraid to get it dirty; it is made for it. You aren't afraid to rough it up; it can take it. There are some people who see no reason to invest in a bag like that. It begs the question "Spend more now, to save more in the long run?" It is a personal choice. I plan on using this bag for my personal gym workouts for years to come.Who is it for?Anyone.It comes down to style, taste, and quality level. I acknowledge there are people who could care less about what they carry to the gym, but for those that do, I think you will find real quality here.Bottom LineThis is a premium cost product. The material is quality, when you see the bag you will understand the reason for the price point. Sheila and Ryan are not a huge department store, and the markup is pretty low. I put my money on this bag being featured in magazines within the next few months. You heard it here first.I am not a huge spender when it comes to fitness gear or products but the Core is a must have gym bag for anyone on the go! It's versatile, functional and stylish. I love all of the pockets that make "where I am I going to put this?" questions a no brainer. The extra shoe compartment is pure genius. I practice bikram and use the extra space to put my wet clothes after class. It's so nice to not have sweaty gym clothes mingling with everything else in your bag. I also use the bag as an airplane carry on and to hold all my produce on Sunday's after a Farmer's Market visit. See what I mean? Versatile and functional! I have had the bag for almost 2 years and it still looks brand new which makes the bag a steal! I really couldn't recommend it more to anyone looking for a gym bag that can also serve multiple purposes.I recently purchased this fitness bag and have found it very useful for my fitness needs. I like how it has the inside material with lots of inspirational words. That helps me keep focused on my fitness and all the good things I'm doing for my health and wellness. It has a nice velvet type compartment for my jewelry, watch and glasses so now I don't have to try and find my nicer items on the bottom of my bag. It's roomy yet not too big that it feels awkward when carried it on my shoulder. It's also easy to clean, just a damp clothes cleans it right up. I like all the zipper compartments and the place to put my shoes or wet towel because it has an air vent to help prevent odors.I love, love, LOVE my core bag. I tote it back and forth to the gym with me every single day, full of everything a woman could ever want to get ready in the morning plus more. The pockets make it easy to keep track of things and the separate shoe compartment is genius. I also love that it is carryon size for planes. It travels the world with me and makes me feel like an Olympic athlete while I carry it. I've had mine for nearly two years and after using it every single day and taking it across North America a few times, it still looks brand new.I am simply in love with this bag! I started out using it as only a gym bag, but soon found that it is an amazing carry on for vacation.My favorite features are:The extremely comfortable adjustable straps (it works for lefty's or righty's).The extra zip compartment for shoes or dirty clothes.The sturdiness, I never feel like my things aren't safe in it.I think the most surprising thing to me is how spacious inside it is, without taking up a lot of width. I seriously feel like it is Mary Poppins bag.I love it and would recommend it to anyone, it is a great investment.I love my Core gym bag! I bought it about a year ago and it still looks brand new. I use it everyday - whether it's to the gym or work or out of town. I haul all of my bootcamp equipment including a 20# KB (probably not recommended!!) several times a week. My favorite thing about my Core bag is the compartment underneath for sweaty clothes/shoes/shower flip flops. Lots of pockets and a soft flanneled pocket for phone, jewelry, etc. I love my Core bag!