Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be a bit of a drag in terms of carrying your gear around which is where BJJ bags come in handy. This is especially the case if you train in the gi which is a physically bulky item of clothing, no matter what way you fold it. Furthermore, if you carry drinks bottles, tape and other equipment, it only adds up to even more stuff.
This is why so many BJJ practitioners eventually start using a Jiu Jitsu bag which certainly makes life easier. These are often in the form of a duffle bag with a strap, or a large backpack and they make transporting your BJJ essentials much easier. To make life easier for you, we’ve looked through the best Jiu Jitsu bags online and have reviewed them below.
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Why chose a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu bag over a regular bag?
There are multiple reasons for this, and the main three factors are storage, hygiene and practicality. For instance, if you put a stinky, used gi in a regular bag then it may soak up the sweat and become infested with bacteria. Thankfully, most of these bags use creative methods to minimize bad hygiene whilst transforming your BJJ training gear.
Secondly, sometimes if you’re training with a gi, it’s literally too big to fit in a regular bag. These bags are physically quite large which again makes life easier. Lastly, on the practical side of things, they’re also made with various compartments and pockets which make storage and separating your BJJ items easier than ever.
Venum BJJ bag
Venum has been manufacturing BJJ gear for years, so you can rest assured that their stuff is of high quality. What’s nice about this bag is that it has a mesh design on the one end which lets your clothes breathe.
This is particularly important after a sweaty training session as it means the smell and water won’t just sit in your bag (as long as it’s not dripping of course) It also comes with a shoulder strap and hand strap, as well as inside pockets and 63 litres of space. This is more than enough to carry around your gi which can be kept separate from stuff like tape which is good for hygiene reasons.
Gold BJJ duffle bag
Another BJJ veteran manufacturer are Gold who have come up with this incredibly detailed duffle bag. This one measures in at 44 litres of depth and is available in grey and black. This can apparently hold two kimonos but also has more pockets and pouches than you can imagine.
As the instructional pictures show, this can hold a lot of stuff and there’s practically no way you’d run out of space whilst carrying this Jiu Jitsu bag. Made from polyester, it also has a separate, waterproof section for your gi which is good for hygiene and means you don’t have to worry about stinking out your tape or headphones.
Elite BJJ sports bag
This is yet another duffle bag and once again it’s full of secret compartments and loads of space. For instance, it even has a singular place to fit your Jiu Jitsu sandals which is pretty cool. Like the Venum bag, it also has a waterproof ventilation area which is good for keeping your gi from smelling your bag out.
Interestingly, this BJJ bag also comes with a bit of a twist. When ordered, you can unlock the Elite app on your phone for free as well. Obviously, this isn’t part of the bag but it does show you certain techniques on your phone which is a cool extra.
Sanabul BJJ bag
What’s nice about this bag is that it has reinforced zippers which are pretty handy and will last the test of time. Over the years, if you’ve purchased cheaper bags then their zippers can break after a year or so which is annoying and costly.
What’s more, the Sanabul duffle bag also comes with ventilation holes which make it easier for your gear to breathe after training. This is great and means you don’t have to worry about hygiene as much.
Cobra Grips backpack
Arguably, the Cobra Grips bag is the ultimate BJJ travelling companion and doubles up as a backpack and a duffle bag. Not only is it enormous in size, but it’s also full of different pockets, mesh holdings and extra padding on the straps which make it comfortable to carry.
What’s more, is that it also has a separate waterproof compartment which is ideal for dirty rashguards after training. It’s no surprise that this almost looks like a professional hiking bag which is awesome for those that often travel whilst training Brazilian Jiu JItsu.
Fuji BJJ bag
Perhaps the most stylish bag on the list is this one made by Fuji which has a slick military look going on. What’s unique about this bag is that it is also made from tarpaulin inside which makes it more repellant to water. Obviously, this is great after training if you’re putting a sweaty rashguard into the bag.
This bag can also be transformed from a duffle bag to a backpack which is useful if your arms ache after training so it’s easier to carry. As ever, if you’ve been involved with BJJ for a while, then you’ll acknowledge that Fuji are one of the most reliable brands and this bag follows that trend.
Gold BJJ Jiu Jitsu backpack
If the Gold duffle bag isn’t to your taste, then perhaps their backpack is. This is heavy duty meaning it’s built to last and has a 25 litre depth. Once more, it comes with lots of separate pockets as well as a main section to store your gi. In short, this is basically a backpack version of the Gold duffle bag previously listed.
Aside from being practical, it’s also pretty stylish looking too. Like many of the Gold products, it has their signature logo and generally looks pretty smart. Even if you had to take this to work it wouldn’t really look out of place which is a positive for those who train after work.
Adidas Team Issue II bag
Adidas have a long standing history with combat sports and have made Judo gis for years. With this in mind, their Team Issue II duffle bag is also fit for use when training BJJ. It also has three pockets on the outside and even comes with a lifetime warranty.
Interestingly, this bag also comes available in over 20 styles and colors which means you will find something that looks good for you. Back to the practical side of things, Adidas have been making gym equipment for years so it’s hard to fail when using this bag for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Twister BJJ bag
As far as training bags go, this one is pretty large and measures at 30x60cm, meaning there’s enough space to fit everything including a gi and shoes as well as other accessories. Apparently, it’s also made from motorcycle protective gear material which means it’s more durable than most.
Like most on this list, it also comes with ventilation holes and has lots of pockets too. Visually, this has a pretty oldschool feel to it as well which is good if that’s your style.
Longevity BJJ bag
The tag line of this bag is literally ‘no more stink’ which means Longevity take their hygiene pretty seriously. Part of the reason for this is that a large part of this bag is made from mesh which makes it easier for your clothes to breathe.
It also has vinyl backing which is equally important as this material won’t soak up sweat as easily as something like polyester would. What’s more, this bag also has oversized zippers which mean they’re likely to break over time. In short, it’s very well thought out and impressively, it’s on the cheaper side of gym bags.
T90 BJJ bag
The T90 bag has a distinctly vintage look about it. However, don’t let that fool you, it’s purely aesthetics and is actually very modern! This Jiu Jitsu bag has a dry and wet area meaning you don’t have to mix stuff like sandals and a soggy rashguard together. Not only this but it even has a separate compartment for your shoes too.
It also has multiple straps which make it easy to convert from a regular backpack to a duffle bag. For those interested, the dimensions of this bag are 45X24cm. It’s also available in multiple colors, ranging from blue to pink.
Under Armour Storm Undeniable 3.0 duffle bag
This is pretty basic as far as gym bags go and may not have as many pockets or compartments as some of the other bags on this list. However, it has more than enough space to store your gi as well as other BJJ related ideas. Apparently, Under Armour’s ‘Storm’ technology means this bag is physically quite resilient which is good if you want a no-nonsense bag that lasts quite a while. The dimensions of this bag are 22″x12″x11″.
