Seven Prime Day gym bag essentials for under $20 that I can’t train without

These Prime day gym bag essential deals offer up budget-friendly upgrades to your gym and workout experience

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Packing a gym bag the night before a workout makes me feel like the queen of organization and it unashamedly gets me more excited for the gym. But it's burned a hole in my purse trying to find and purchase all my gym essentials, hence why these Prime Day gym bag essential deals that are all under $20 are so impressive!

Workout accessories have a reputation for being pricey and if you've joined a gym recently, you'll probably have realised just how full a gym bag can get. In my training bag I carry, my best workout earbuds, padlock for a locker, barbell clamps and a pad (these are annoyingly hard to find even in some quieter gyms), towel, resistance bands and, last but very much not least, my trusty water bottle. Here's seven Prime Day water bottle deals to consider after reading this article.

But for now, if you've put off buying any of the items mentioned earlier and know they will make your life much easier and gym experience more seamless, then you should definitely take a look at the Prime deals happening below.

Amazon Prime Day gym bag essentials deals

Sukeen cooling towel| $18.99,  $12.79 at Amazon

Sukeen cooling towel| $18.99,  $12.79 at Amazon

These microfiber gym towels come in packs of four and have $6 off right now! Microfiber is a type of fabric that absorbs sweat or wetness fast and dries itself even quicker. Plus if you wet one of these towels it transforms into a great cooling device. 

Strainho Barbell Clips| $20.00,

Strainho Barbell Clips| $20.00,  $13.99 at Amazon
Save 30% on this two pack of Olympic weight bar clips. There are never enough of these floating around in the weights section of gyms so why not bring your own? These also come in different colors so you can identify them as your own — note that prices may vary depending on color.

Puroma 2 Pack Combination Padlocks|$12.99,

Puroma 2 Pack Combination Padlocks|$12.99,  $7.99 at Amazon
Swerve spend lots on a gym branded padlock and instead get one for less than $10 in the Prime sale. You can store your belongings away safely in a gym locker with these four-digit padlocks. They are made to be both compact and lightweight so they don't weigh down or overcrowd your gym bag.

The Gym Keg Sports Water Bottle | $32.99,  $17.59 at Amazon

The Gym Keg Sports Water Bottle | $32.99,  $17.59 at Amazon

This 2.2-liter Gym Keg water bottle is on offer for nearly half it's usual retail price, what a steal! The water container features a built in carry handle and a leakproof pop-cap saving you from any gym bag spillages! It's also been made from BPA-free plastic so neither the taste of your water or your health will be affected.

JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Workout Earbuds| $30.00,

JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Workout Earbuds| $30.00,  now $19.99 at Amazon
You can nab yourself a pair of wireless workout earbuds from JLab for less than $20 right now. Each of the sweatproof earbud has up to eights hours of playtime, plus 24 extra hours with the charging case. Don't wait around though as Amazon Prime deals won't be here for long!

Renoj Resistance Bands|$22.99,

Renoj Resistance Bands|$22.99,  $14.32 at Amazon
Intensify any leg or glute day with this discounted resistance band set from Renoj. They are on sale at Amazon right now for 38% less, meaning you can get a set of three bands for under $15! The bands' resistances range from light to medium to heavy, so they will suit varying strength abilities and leave room for progression if you're a beginner.

ProFitness Barbell Pad| $39.95,

ProFitness Barbell Pad| $39.95,  $15.76 at Amazon
Want to protect your back from the barbell during a squat? Or your hips during barbell hip thrusts? Get yourself a protective pad that's especially designed for wrapping around a barbell - like this extra high density foam option from ProFitness. It's currently got a whopping 61% discounted from it!

I spent a small fortune trying to equip my gym rucksack with all the helpful workout accessories. But with these awesome Prime Day deals you'll be able to find yourself a selection of top quality gym essentials for considerably less!

Plus they are all items that should last you a while; I've used my same gym locker padlock in various gym changing rooms since 2016. I also never waste money on countless disposable water bottles since buying a trusty reusable option. So if you want to save money in the long run, grab yourself these gym essentials while the Prime offers last!

If you're looking for more deals to get your hands on, have a browse through these Prime Day kettlebell deals or find out how you can build muscle on a budget with these October Prime Day protein deals.

Jessica Downey

Jessica is an experienced fitness writer with a passion for running. Her career in journalism began in local news and she holds a Masters in journalism. Jessica has previously written for Runners World, penning news and features on fitness, sportswear and nutrition. 


When she isn't writing up news and features for Fit&Well covering topics ranging from muscle building, to yoga, to female health and so on, she will be outdoors somewhere, testing out the latest fitness equipment and accessories to help others find top products for their own fitness journeys. Her testing pairs up nicely with her love for running. She recently branched out to running 10Ks and is trying to improve her time before moving on to larger races. Jessica also enjoys building on her strength in the gym and is a believer in health and wellness beginning in the kitchen. She shares all of this on her running Instagram account @jessrunshere which she uses for accountability and for connecting with like-minded fitness lovers.