PUMA Men's Teamsport Formation 20 Inch Duffel Bag

This duffel bag is well-made, functional and a fantastic value for the price. With pockets and compartments and spaces for just about everything, its versatility still surprises me every time I pack it for a different sport.First, a brief background. For more than two years, I've been playing in an adult soccer league with games and practices held twice a week. For my first year, I used an old knapsack that was simply not up to the task: it couldn't fit all my gear (as the goalie, I carry extra gear) and even when I was able to cram it all in, it was awkward to carry around -- sticking out from my back like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, which was really fun on the subways! Worst of all, my damp, stinky soccer gear eventually began soiling the inside of my backpack, which wasn't practically washable.After a while, I decided to invest in an athletic duffel bag. I wanted one that served two purposes: 1) To properly contain and transport my soccer gear to and from games and practices; 2) Provide me with a gym bag to take to my neighborhood fitness center. I've owned the Puma Duffel bag for more than 18 months -- and it does both jobs perfectly.The bag's outer shell is durable, holding up to more than a few light rain showers without the contents getting soaked. Despite occasionally giving the bag the rough treatment -- tossing it across the field, scraping it and chain link fences, numerous Gatorade leaks, forgetting to unload stinky, wet clothes for almost 48 hours -- the duffel has held up beautifully. No scrapes. No permanent stains. No broken (or even "tricky") zippers. No torn fabric. Nothing. Nada.Washing the duffel is a cinch. I turn it inside out, dump it in the front loader, add some light detergent (less is better than more in this instance, I think) and 40 minutes later I take it out and let it hang dry. Boom. That's it! I do it maybe once a season.Unless you're an athlete who plays contact sports requiring extensive protective equipment -- football, hockey, lacrosse -- then this bag will hold everything you need. An internal compartment easily stores a pair of cleats or sneakers or other foot gear. I have Size-13 cleats and there's plenty of room for them in the shoe compartment, which is separate from the main compartment and keeps my footwear from dirtying other items in the bag. Also, two strategically placed air holes provide breathability for damp cleats or sneakers after your workout. (Believe me, they help.) There's another external side pouch on the opposite end where I will usually place anything from snacks to instant ice packs. Additionally, there exists an internal pocket where I typically store my iPhone, keys and wallet. That still leaves the rest of the bag, into which I place shin guards, socks, a soccer ball, shorts, a goalie jersey, among other things. But don't take my word for it: see my attached photos below. This bag stores WAAAY more than its appearance suggests. Having said that, whenever I use it for a trip to the fitness center, I don't load it up with nearly as much gear. And yet even when the bag is only half-loaded, it still feels comfortable and not at all awkward to carry.I have purchased a lot of sports and soccer gear from Amazon over the years, and I've written many, many reviews about them. (Feel free to check out my other sports and soccer-related gear reviews at "JKI".) I must say when it comes to value for your money, this is perhaps one of the best sports-related items I've ever purchased.

After the zipper broke on my Nike bag, I decided to look at other brands. I saw this bag with good reviews at a good price and decided to give it a shot.So was it worth it? In short - yup! There's not too much to say about a duffel bag, so I'll get a few things out of the way. While the bag itself is pretty roomy, just keep in mind that if you're putting shoes in the shoe pocket, you'll be taking up some room in the main area of the bag. And the zippers? Fantastic - they feel a lot better than the old Nike bag I had and I feel like it won't break anytime soon.It seems to have the right balance of room, at least for me. I go to the gym every morning before work, so I fit the following things in the bag:-Two pairs of shoes, both in the shoe pocket (my work dress shoes and a pair of indoor running shoes)-Work clothes (dress pants, dress shirt, undershirt, boxers, socks, and occasionally a hoodie or sweater)-Bathroom items (razor, shave cream, deodorant, and a few small things for the shower)-A lock for the lockersSo not that much, but definitely a decent amount. The two pairs of shoes really fills up the shoe pocket which, in turn, also fills up the main storage area. With a sweater or hoodie, it's a little bit of a squeeze getting my clothes in there without wrinkling them, but I've never had an issue trying to close the zipper.The shoe pocket is my favorite part - my old bag didn't have it so I always would see a few specks of dirt on the bottom of the bag - not good when you've got dress clothing in there! With this pocket, I can fit two pairs of shoes and no dirt ever touches my clothing which is awesome! It's also got two side vents so your bag doesn't stink up from your shoes!The other side pocket has a lot of room for bathroom items like shampoo or shaving items. There's also a little zipper pocket in the main storage area that you can toss your phone, keys, or lock in for quick access.Overall? A great bag with good construction. Might be a little small for some people, but I think it's the perfect size for me!

Honestly, these bags are all fairly expensive, regardless of who you buy it from. They know the market, and charge accordingly.The bag is well constructed. Plenty of room for a full set of gym clothes, as well as a change of clothes for after. The shoe compartment is big enough for a large pair of workboots and is a solid waterproof fabric, keeping your clothes from being dirtied/wet by the shoes. The other side pocket will not hold shoes, but is fine for bottles, gloves, etc.My only complaint is that the small pouch for things like headphones and MP3 players is on the inside of the main compartment, but not particularly well protected. I would rather have it on the outside of the bag so I wouldn't have to go digging into the main compartment.Still, it's a good bag, and I love the color orange, so that was a bonus.