10 Best Yoga Mat Bags and Carriers to Take Your Practice on the Go

For yogis who don't necessarily pack light, this yoga mat backpack is the perfect pick. The front pocket securely holds your yoga mat or you can strap it under the roll top. There are multiple small compartments for essentials like keys, wallet, and phone, while the larger main compartment fits a change of clothes and shoes. The best part is that even packed with all of your gear, this yoga mat backpack is still sleek and stylish!

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This fun paisley print adds a pop of color to your plain black leggings for sure. It totes your mat upright, and it also has a side pocket for towels, a water bottle, or a yoga strap.

And it doesn't have to be used for just yoga! Take it to the beach to store your towel or umbrella, too.

Sling this pack over your back for hassle-free mat carrying! This yoga mat bag has a lightweight single strap for comfort and zippered exterior pockets for your valuables. There are also two mesh pockets to hold both a water bottle or a post-workout shake.

This unisex sling backpack can hold any yoga mat up to 5 pounds in its side pocket, thanks to straps that keep everything secure. It also has a place to store your water bottle, and the shoulder strap has an easily accessible cell phone pocket.

This multipurpose yoga mat carrier is one of the best options for a minimalist yogi who still has a few items on their packing list. The large, zippered main compartment fits a yoga mat and gear, the inner zippered pouch keeps valuables safe, and the front Velcro compartment is the perfect spot for a towel. This washable yoga bag has a spot for everything but still looks sleek.

The original mat tote, this yoga mat bag is the ultimate in versatility. Throw your bag and your towel in this bag before class and you're ready to run out the door. Outside of the yoga studio, you can also use this tote for your grocery runs, shopping trips, or even beach days!

You can fit two yoga mats, yoga blocks, a towel, and so much more in this majorly spacious yoga mat tote. There's a convenient water bottle holder, two zippered pockets to keep your phone and keys secure, and a yoga mat strap in case you need to save a little space in your bag but still carry your mat comfortably. The canvas material is also machine-washable, so don’t worry about throwing any sweaty clothes in. 

Keep it simple with this sturdy yoga mat harness. Swing it over your shoulder on your way to class, then release the side metal buckles, and you're ready to go. This is an economical, lightweight choice for the true minimalist. It even has a padded shoulder strap for carrying your bag comfortably.

Here's a mat duffel made true to the yogi tradition of giving back. Kindfolk partnered with the non-profit group A21, and for every bag purchased they donate $1 to help end slavery and human trafficking.

This duffel bag easily stores all your essentials and even comes with a matching pouch so you can keep keys and cash separate from your gear. This is a stylish and very practical option that also fits extra-thick mats up to 26 inches wide.

This is the Goldilocks of gym bags — not too big, not too small, but just right! If you need a bag that works for your regular gym days just as well as it does for yoga class, then this is it. 

This convertible tote bag and backpack not only features straps for your yoga mat but it has a zippered main compartment, two open side pockets, a zippered bottom compartment for shoes or post-workout clothes, and a mesh water bottle pocket.