Elspeth Royalton Tote Ultimate Gym Bag Giveaway

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Nov 2nd 2009 2:00PM

The Elspeth New York Royalton Tote.
Photo: elspethnyc.com

Nothing ruins a perfectly put-together outfit like a big, ugly duffel bag. Whether you carry your stuff from the gym to school, or from work to a workout, wouldn't it be great to have one bag that serves double duty?

The Elspeth New York Royalton Tote is a perfect option. It's nylon (easy to clean) with a leather trim (so it looks elegant). The large interior with three big pockets is roomy enough to hold your clothes and everything else you need for the day, and two sliding pockets give you a place to store your shoes.

Oh, and this week, we're giving one away to a lucky That's Fit reader. And entering to win is simple!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about the biggest problem you have with carting your workout gear around town. Do you forget things? Lose them? Just can't fit it all?
The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET on Friday, November 6, 2009.
You may enter only once.
One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive an Elspeth New York Royalton Tote in brown (valued at $285).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete Official Rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so make sure to check next week to find out if you've won!

Comments (245)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 13)

Rebecca 11-02-2009 @ 2:18PM

I would have to say that the biggest problem I have carting my workout gear around is space.This is especially true on on the days I take a punching bag class, boxing gloves are pretty big!

Christi 11-02-2009 @ 11:10PM

It’s hard to find a bag with enough pockets for small things like the heart rate monitor (band and wrist-watch), hair ties, therabands, iPod, padlock, and etc. It’d be nice to have compartment instead of having to deal with multiple pouches.

Linda 11-04-2009 @ 10:34AM

My bag is so small I can't zip the zipper closed all the way.

Connie Dumcum 11-02-2009 @ 2:22PM

My biggest problem is if I carry a bag big enough for all my stuff it's almost too big to carry. I live out of my bag, changing into work clothes after my morning cardio, and back into workout gear for my evening weight training. I am always forgetting things too!

swimrun 11-02-2009 @ 2:33PM

Wow, is that a beautiful bag! Much better than my big, bright red dufflel with straps that are tearing out and no good place to store my wallet.

Beth 11-02-2009 @ 2:40PM

All I have is an older work tote--NO POCKETS!! This would be GREAT!!

Michele 11-02-2009 @ 2:45PM

I would love a bag like this - room for everything!!

Jenny 11-02-2009 @ 2:45PM

I always forget something when I head to the gym!!! I've actually started leaving backups in my car!

Nadia 11-02-2009 @ 2:45PM

my biggest problem is finding a bag that is comfortable enough to carry around! i live in new york city, so i walk everywhere and need my gym bag to be very portable. i like how this bag has a long strap and a hand strap - very nice and chic!

Meredith 11-02-2009 @ 2:52PM

I always forget things, and never have a bag that's the perfect size. I need something for the small things (keys, ipod, phone) but also often for a change of clothes or books. This bag looks fashionable, functional, and durable!

Joanna 11-02-2009 @ 2:50PM

If you could only see what I'm lugging around now. It's a black and orange branded backpack. It's also so old that many pockets have holes in the bottom so I'm starting to loose things. Help!

Luis 11-02-2009 @ 3:00PM

As am entering for my girlfriend, i'd say the biggest problem is that she carries all her stuff, and sometimes mine, in one bag with no compartments. ipod cables tangle around pant legs and hairbrush hair in t-shirts. Then there's the fumbling for keys to get back home from the gym. It's a mess. Not to mention that it's all cloth and constantly has to be laundered cause it's sits and picks up dirt everywhere.

Lori 11-02-2009 @ 3:08PM

I would say that my problem is just having it all in one big pocket so I have to dig through to find what I need.

Michelle 11-02-2009 @ 3:09PM

Would love to have a bag that would fit everything!

Aditi 11-02-2009 @ 3:13PM

The problem is that I go to the gym after work which means bringing 3 different bags on the subway!

Stephanie 11-02-2009 @ 3:33PM

My biggest problem is finding a way to carry stinky gym shoes without "contaminating" clean gym clothes. Right now I put the shoes in a plastic store bag, so this pocket just for shoes sounds really interesting.

Rachel in NH 11-02-2009 @ 3:18PM

My biggest problem is remembering everything! I usually pack my bag in the morning before I leave for work, and it's almost a guarantee that I will forget something! Luckily my boyfriend meets me at the gym, so he can always grab whatever I need!

Trish 11-02-2009 @ 6:06PM

The bag I have now is so super small. I can't fit hardly anything in it. It's also so old that it's falling apart. I use it for workouts and for when I work at the gym (most nights) - but I have to shifting stuff around since there's not much room. It would be nice if I could have something nice looking which will fit all my stuff - especially if I could fit shoes and a light jacket inside.

Ruth 11-02-2009 @ 3:39PM

It crazy trying to get swimwear & gym clothing into one bag, plus shower products. I swim every morning then 2-3 times a week after work, I'm back at the gym for weights &/or cardio. The trunk of my car is starting to look more like a dresser.