Lug Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag

February 28, 2014COMtnMom

Lug logoAnyone who appreciates well designed, quality travel gear (and a cheery rainbow of colors!) will appreciate Lug, one of my favorite travel accessory and bag brands. Not only do they make fantastically organized, well thought out and extremely useful products for your travel adventures… they clearly use them themselves.  Because they’re always spot on.  Take the Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag, for instance.

I recently went on a quest to replace my bulky, disorganized gym bag.  I’m so done with the ugly mammoth duffel.  So I started Googling “women’s gym bag” to see what alternatives were out there.  When my search turned up Lug’s Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag, I knew I’d hit pay dirt.

What?  What??  Lug makes a gym bag?  Booo-yaaah!

Lug Cartwheel bag 4

I’ve reviewed some Lug travel items before and was highly impressed.  (In fact, I still use and enjoy both of those pieces.)    Here’s how my experience using the Lug Cartwheel Bag at the gym has gone, over the past few weeks.  I think you’re going to love it as much as I do.

Lug Cartwheel Fitness / Overnight Bag

Lug cartwheel bag_ocean_blue_550Although I call it my gym bag, the Lug Cartwheel actually falls under the “fitness and overnight” bag category.  This makes perfect sense, as it would readily lend itself to uses beyond just traveling to and from your gym workouts.

Made from a beautiful sateen fabric, it comes in nine, count ’em *nine*, vibrant colors.  I know.  With those kind of options, it’s ridiculously hard to pick which color to get.   But that’s a nice problem to have.  😉

While I wanted to downsize from my current gym duffel bag, and carry a more compact option, this desire had to be balanced with the reality that I actually lug (ha!) quite a lot with me to the gym.   In addition to my running shoes and a workout outfit, I also have a knee brace, water bottle, swim suit, towel, and sometimes post-workout shirt, and more.

Add to those core larger items an assortment of smaller things like my iPod, lock, power bars, Blistex, head bands, etc.

So you’ve got a bunch of big stuff you want to be able to find easily, without endless digging.  But you also have lots of smaller stuff that you don’t want to get lost in the shuffle.  The Lug Cartwheel Fitness / Overnight bag’s elegant answer to this challenge is what truly captured my heart.   You can’t help but stay organized with this great design.

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Here’s an idea of the types of pocket and storage options this bag offers you:

  • An external large pocket style sleeve, to slip in a rolled up jacket or yoga mat
  • An end pocket lined with soft fuzzy fabric, featuring makeup brush-sized holder sleeves, a smaller zip closed pocket, and a ring holder strap to thread your rings onto and then snap closed.  Brilliant!
  • A bottom mesh ventilated compartment, to store your stinky shoes or post-workout clothes separately from your bag contents.  (Love & use this!  Just be aware that if you place items in it… it extends into, and consumes room in, the interior portion of the bag.)
  • Exterior, soft-lined zippered pocket for things that need scratch-proof protection, like your phone.
  • Internal zipper pocket for small items you don’t want to lose.
  • Two large interior pockets with elasticized top, to keep smaller items organized and separated from the main compartment.
  • A strap to slip over the pull handle of a rolling suitcase, so it can rest securely on top.
  • Collapsible, external water bottle holder pocket on one end (although it’s too tight of a fit for my bottle, for using it to be convenient – I just keep my bottle inside the bag.  A 12 oz bottled water would probably slip in and out easier.)
  • Key fob to clip your keys to.

It’s like a breath of fresh air.  All of the things I need to bring along fit.  The bag is full, but it all fits.  And best of all – everything is in a safe and tidy place, is easy to find, and easy to retrieve.

I honestly didn’t know I could be this organized at the gym… I love it.  You be hard pressed to find a better designed gym bag, with more pockets.  Yet it’s not too divided.  The main compartment remains a nice size, allowing you sufficient room for your clothes.

And I was thrilled to see how slick it fits into a standard size locker.   Rather than tipping it up on one end, and cramming it in, like I had to do with my duffel… it slides in nicely, and is the exact depth of the locker.

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As if all of that weren’t enough, the Lug Cartwheel has a clear-coated bottom.  So you don’t have to worry about setting it on a damp counter, and it easily wipes clean.  (Lug toiletry bags are also designed this way – I love this feature.)

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“Lug – Live life in color”…top left shows the water bottle holder, collapsed and folded.

The double straps are long enough to carry over your shoulder, yet you can still grab and carry the Lug Cartwheel bag in your hand, if you so choose.  Special material with some grip to it is wrapped around the top portion of the straps, to add some padding and assure that the satin straps don’t slip off of your shoulder.

Lug Cartwheel bag 1

I’ve given this some thought.  There’s nothing Lug didn’t think of!

I love my Lug Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag, and highly recommend it to anyone who’s ready to improve their gym or small travel bag experience.  Of very nice quality, I expect it will last me for years to come.

Lug Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag – The Giveaway

I am very excited to announce that Lug has offered to send one of my readers a Lug Cartwheel Fitness/Overnight Bag, winner’s choice of color!  This bag has a retail value of $106.00.

Open to US, ages 18+.  Enter using form below.  Entries will be validated.

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I received a Cartwheel bag from Lug at no cost, for the purposes of performing this review.  All opinions are my own.

 

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Comments (81)

  • Amelia

    February 28, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I like that one!!!! Maybe lame but seems like the perfect diaper bag for now and gym bag for later!! Fingers crossed !!!

  • Amelia

    February 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Hmmmm or the CArtwheel looks pretty amazing!!!

  • Marisa May

    February 28, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I LOVE the fitness bag, but also like the double-dutch crossbody messenger bag.

  • kelly d

    February 28, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    gorgeous bag

  • kelly d

    February 28, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    i like the one you showed 🙂

  • Sunnie

    February 28, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    I like the hula hoop diaper bag in chocolate brown.

  • amy pugmire

    February 28, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I like the MINI CROSS-BODY BAG

  • Cori Westphal

    February 28, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I’d love the Flutter
    Mini Cross-Body bag! Cute!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  • latanya

    February 28, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    choo choo lunch tote

  • Ben

    February 28, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    The “CARGO 5PC PACKING KIT” would be great to have for carry-on travel!

  • Melissa Smith

    February 28, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I love that Full Tote in Seabreeze! Actually, I’ll just take the entire Nautical collection. 😉

  • kim fenner

    February 28, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    TUK TUK
    CARRY ALL BAG

  • Debra Guillen

    February 28, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I like the 4 wheel roller cruiser

  • Anna

    February 28, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I like the paddle boat duffel!

  • deanna

    February 28, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I like the CAROUSEL MINI CROSS-BODY BAG. They come in such great colors.

  • Rhonda G

    February 28, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    I like the quick step wallet! All the products look great though..

  • Marti Tabora

    March 1, 2014 at 12:34 am

    My favorite is definitely the Porter Roller Bag, I would love to have it for travelling. Thank you.

  • Stephanie @Cat Lady Runs

    March 1, 2014 at 1:48 am

    I like the double dutch crossbody bag.

  • Kara

    March 1, 2014 at 2:41 am

    I love this bag!!!

  • Elizabeth

    March 1, 2014 at 5:13 am

    The Caddy Vertical Toiletry Bag looks really handy for hotel bathroom counters!

  • kelsi

    March 1, 2014 at 8:41 am

    The Lug Cartwheel would be great! I use a reusable shopping bag for my gym gear or my overnight stays, so I definitely can see myself putting this bag to great use!

  • Judy Mitchell

    March 1, 2014 at 11:19 am

    i like the full tote

  • Debbie Jackson

    March 1, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    The quick step wallet would be fabulous for me.

  • Megan K

    March 1, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I love the Flip Flop Toiletry Case. It looks awesome!

  • meaghan mcd

    March 1, 2014 at 2:53 pm

  • Gennelle

    March 1, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    my daily commute has a lot of walking and tight spaces in it i love the PARACHUTE
    MINI BACKPACK

  • Elizabeth

    March 1, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I like the Carousel bag!

  • Holly Mitkowski

    March 1, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I LOVE the Sea breeze tote

  • Marija

    March 1, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I like the Parachute mini backpack.

  • Theresa M.

    March 1, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    The Weekender and Overnight bags both look great!

  • Nikki

    March 1, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I really like the shortstop excursion bag. Thanks!

    http://www.luglife.com/Shortstop-Excursion-Pack?sc=2&category=37136

  • Katy H.

    March 2, 2014 at 1:07 am

    I really love the fitness and overnight bag, it would be perfect for our upcoming trip! I love the gray and purple colors.

  • Cheryl B.

    March 2, 2014 at 1:31 am

    Quick Step Wallet caught my eye.

  • Cee

    March 2, 2014 at 2:41 am

    I like the cable car satchel. It looks extremely practical!

  • Misty Lunceford

    March 2, 2014 at 3:45 am

    I love the CAROUSEL in the pink color!

  • Ashley Fryer

    March 2, 2014 at 4:30 am

    I really like the Airbus.

  • Sarah Cool

    March 2, 2014 at 4:39 am

    My favorite product is the Flutter Mini Cross Body bag

  • HilLesha

    March 2, 2014 at 6:15 am

    I love the Airbus Weekender Bag.

  • Linda Madden

    March 2, 2014 at 6:56 am

    My favorite item is the Carousel Mini Cross Over Bag in Ocean Blue

  • Sandy Crane

    March 2, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Well, I’m a sucker for water bottles…so any of their waterbottles and something to carry them in. All the bags are cool!

  • Ann Fantom

    March 2, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I like Lug’s Shuffle Wallet

  • Kathy Luman

    March 2, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I like the Carousel Mini Cross-Body Bag in pink.

  • wen budro

    March 2, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    My fave product is the Outfielder Backpack….very nice.

  • KHBride

    March 2, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    I like the QUICK-STEP WALLET

  • Deb

    March 2, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I like the vertical toiletry bag.

  • Caitlyn

    March 2, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    I really like this fitness bag, as well as the Sprout.

  • Nina

    March 3, 2014 at 12:38 am

    I love the fitness bag! I need one!

  • Missy Marie

    March 3, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Love Sprout! Super cute and functional.

  • Kristie D.

    March 3, 2014 at 12:44 am

    I like the Dodger Mini Backpack. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!

  • Marilyn Nawara

    March 3, 2014 at 2:10 am

    I really like everything on their site, but if I had to choose 1 item it would be the Cruiser
    4-Wheel Roller Bag

  • Minta Boggs

    March 3, 2014 at 2:12 am

    I like the quick step wallet!

  • mickeyfan

    March 3, 2014 at 2:16 am

    I like the Outfielder in Fog.

  • Dana Matthews

    March 3, 2014 at 3:45 am

    The Outfielder backpack is my favorite item.

  • Rebecca

    March 3, 2014 at 4:55 am

    I like the purple 4wheeled bag.

  • robyn paris

    March 3, 2014 at 5:05 am

    i like the MINI CROSS-BODY BAG

  • Wendi S

    March 3, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I really like their Puddle Jumper’s. There are so many colors to choose from and so many items! Awesome!

  • meredith

    March 3, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    I like the tuk tuk diaper bag

  • Tracy Pryor

    March 3, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I like the Cargo 5 piece packing kit.

  • Dorothy Teel

    March 3, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I love this in Fog Gray – Caddy – Vertical Toiletry Bag perfect for weekend trips and the like

  • Jennifer Reed

    March 4, 2014 at 1:16 am

    My favorite Lug product is the Moped Day Pack in the cranberry red.

  • Laura F.

    March 4, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    I love the Outfielder backpack. I would get a lot of use out of that!

  • Katie

    March 4, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    seabreeze tote!

  • RICHARD HICKS

    March 5, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I like their outfielder backpack

  • Sonya

    March 5, 2014 at 6:37 am

    I love the Cruiser Wheelie bag!

  • danielle Marie

    March 5, 2014 at 7:37 am

    the paddle boat duffle in grass green is amazing.

  • Sheila B

    March 5, 2014 at 7:47 am

    I really like the Airbus. Perfect for weekend trips to visit my daughter.

  • Jennifer Vix

    March 5, 2014 at 11:59 am

    My favourite is the CARGO 5PC PACKING KIT.

  • concordian925

    March 5, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I love the mini cross body bag.

  • Kim

    March 5, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I love the Cruiser 4 Wheel roller bag! In ocean blue 🙂

  • Candie L

    March 5, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I like the quick step wallet. Thank you

  • Jessamine D.

    March 5, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I also like the Lug Purple Owl Hokey Pokey Backpack for my daughters. 🙂 I’m sure they will love it specially my 5 year old daughter who’s in Kindergarten.

  • Ellie W

    March 5, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    My favorite is the Paddle Boat style.

  • Amy O.

    March 6, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    So many cute and stylish bags! I like the Airbus Weekender Bag–the Marigold Yellow is a fun, cheerful color, too.

  • Breanne

    March 6, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I like the Paddle Boat bag

  • Tina d Reynolds

    March 7, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I really like the BENTO BOX 3 PC
    STORAGE CONTAINER SET

  • Teresa Thompson

    March 7, 2014 at 1:03 am

    I like the Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag.

  • Vikki Billings

    March 7, 2014 at 1:12 am

    I like the Compass Orchard Print Shoulder Pouch in Midnight Black!

  • laurie

    March 7, 2014 at 1:39 am

    I like the Shortstop Excursion Pack

  • Sand

    March 7, 2014 at 5:04 am

    I like the double-dutch crossbody messenger bag.

  • Kelly D

    March 10, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Thanks Tammy.

    Love to have the orange one 🙂

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