The 6 Best Bike Bags to Organize Your Cycling Gear (2024)

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One of the most essential pieces of gear to help you commute by bike more is a great bag (or two!) to haul all your stuff. Whether you’re looking for standard commuter backpack to hold your laptop, a duffel to strap on your shoulder, or other bags to secure on your frame, these six options are some of our editors’ favorites.

Best for Daily Commuters: Chrome Urban Ex Daypack

A good rucksack holds just enough of what you need, but not so much that it weighs you down. The roomy main compartment of the Chrome Urban EX Daypack easily holds my riding kit and lunch, and the interior sleeve keeps my laptop (up to a 13-inch) from getting bashed around. I use the small exterior pocket to stash a notebook and wallet, with plenty of room left over for a mobile phone or small camera. Exterior web straps work as a spot to clip blinky lights or carry a u-lock. Bonus features: waterproof zippers, reflective details, comfortable shoulder straps, and a key clip. —Mike Yozell

Best for Gym Rats: Oakley Holbrook 30L Duffel

Typically, you don’t need as much gear in the gym as you do for a ride. That said, the lightweight Oakley Holbrook 30L Duffel is so roomy you’ll be tempted to cram it full of stuff you’d rather have and not need than need and not have. An inner mesh pocket secures smaller items, while an exterior one holds the things you want at your fingertips. A side pocket that expands into the main compartment when filled keeps kicks separate from clothes without adding volume to the bag. External lash points let you strap bulkier items, like a yoga mat, to the outside. —Riley Missel

Best for Spill-Prone Stuff: Topo Designs Dropp Kit

No more reaching into your gym bag and getting a handful of shower gel. The Topo Designs Dopp Kit keeps all the spill-prone stuff in one place and is lined with water-resistant fabric for easy cleanup. Its triangular shape keeps it from rolling off the bench and spilling its contents onto the floor, and it’s big enough to hold a full-size shampoo and conditioner. —R.M.

Best for Global Nomads: Osprey Shuttle 100L Wheeled Luggage

Spend any time on the road and your bag becomes your closest travel companion, so it better be damn good. The Osprey Shuttle 100L/30″ has a voluminous main compartment and a second, smaller one for stinky duds or shoes. Three external pockets let you stash guidebooks and things you’ll want fast. Just don’t stuff them with items you want in-flight; this bag’s too big for carry-on. Internal and external compression straps hold gear securely—and let you cram in “just one more thing” at the end of a trip. Plus it’s durable and stable: I even towed it behind my bike on the roller skate–style wheels without it tipping over. —Daniel Sapp

Best for the Basics: North St. Bags Pioneer 12 Hip Pack

This sleek pack lets you leave your travel bag behind and venture out with just the basics. It has nine pockets (two zip, seven slip), with a main compartment that opens flat. It’s big enough to hold a small camera, light jacket, and other essentials. Add a waist belt, shoulder strap, or handlebar mount for $12 each. —Colin McSherry

Best for Race Junkies: Shower’s Pass Refuge Waterproof Duffel

Event day is already hectic. Why make it worse by having to sort through a mishmash of gear in the trunk of your car? The Shower’s Pass Refuge Waterproof Duffel Bag keeps everything you need in one place while also keeping it well organized. An adjustable divider in the main compartment lets you customize the interior for optimal placement of bulky items, and three outer compartments keep dirty stuff from mixing with the fresh. A 2- x 3-foot, waterproof mat folds out from a back pocket, giving you a protected place to sit or stand while changing. There’s even a fleece-lined phone pocket. Best part: No matter how muddy or rainy your event is, everything inside this fully waterproof bag will remain dry. —M.Y.