What Are the Best Backpacks for Athletes?

Best Logo-Branded Backpacks for Athletes

The spring, summer, and fall seasons are prime time for our favorite sports! Whether folks are playing on collegiate, intramural, or corporate rec teams, summertime is full of practices, training sessions, and games. When it comes to corporate apparel and accessories, health and fitness products are among the biggest trends for 2023. Custom backpacks, for instance, are particularly popular company gifts for athletes and exercise enthusiasts.

Backpacks make it convenient to carry gear and workout clothes to the field or gym, so they are a great example of logo-branded merch that people will be excited to use.

Before your competition season starts, it’s important to make sure your team members are equipped with high-quality bags. Your corporate athletic backpacks should be durable enough to hold up to the wear and tear of travel, and they must have the storage capacity for all your team members’ gear.

Below, we’ll share our top picks for custom backpacks for athletes, each of which Merchology can personalize with your team or company logo.

Logo-Embroidered Under Armour Team Shutout Backpack

Buying personalized backpacks for softball or baseball teams? This custom Under Armour option is the perfect choice! It includes four secure spots for bats and a large interior with enough space for a helmet with a cage, ball glove, and shoes.

This specialized bag sports the quality, durability, and style that Under Armour is known for, and you can choose between four color options.

 

Custom Patagonia Black Refugio Pack 26L

If you want a more versatile option, these Patagonia corporate backpacks are excellent for many athletic, career, and lifestyle needs. Here are just a few of the features of this useful bag:

• A water-repellent coating, to protect your belongings from light moisture
• A removal laptop sleeve
• Hydration hanger and breathable back panel (great for hikes and travel!)
• A large main compartment to carry all your workout gear
• Multiple smaller compartments to help you stay organized

The Patagonia Refugio is not only a practical choice; it’s also an ethical one. Created with sustainability in mind, the bag is made from 100% recycled polyester (with the side mesh pockets containing 84% recycled nylon). And the bags are sewn using Fair Trade Certified™  labor.

 

 

Branded Zusa Black Stamina Backpack

Zusa is another sustainable brand to consider for your logo-branded gym backpacks. The majority of the bag is made from 100% recycled polyester, saving the equivalent of 10 plastic water bottles from the landfill!

This custom backpack features a large main compartment, and its no-snag fabric will keep the bag looking great as you carry it to ball fields and courts.

 

Logo-Branded Puma Palace Blue Fashion Shoe Pocket Backpack

Do your team members need to transport and protect their athletic shoes? This Puma bag includes a zippered shoe compartment at the bottom of the bag. This feature not only provides easy access to your shoes, but it isolates your shoes’ dirt and odors from the rest of your clothing and gear. 

With a padded laptop sleeve, padded and adjustable shoulder straps, and multiple pockets and compartments, this branded backpack is practical and convenient. With three colors available, you can choose the option that looks best with your logo.

 

Custom Under Armour Red Hustle 5.0 Backpack

This soccer backpack is another sport-specific option from Under Armour! It includes side pockets to store shin guards and cleats (up to size 13).

Although these custom athletic bags are designed for soccer, their features are practical for many uses. With their sporty look and six color options, they just might be the right custom backpacks for your athletes.

 

Branded New Balance Black Athletics LG Sling Bag

Custom sling bags offer a more casual style and are ideal for lighter loads and easy carrying. This option from athletic brand New Balance includes multiple features:

• A large main compartment, with rear zipper access
• Front zippered pocket for storing small items
• Adjustable shoulder strap for comfortable wearing

Your team members will use this bag for practices, game-day essentials, and everyday errands and travel.

 

Logo-Printed High Sierra Black 20L Sport Backpack 

This simple and sporty logo-branded backpack offers a spacious interior to hold large gear. Its extra hanging pocket can hold smaller items, making for easy organization. Plus, the entire bag can be packed into the hanging pocket for easy storage.

The bag also is optimized for hydration. It includes two side pockets for water bottles, as well as an internal hydration reservoir clip and exit port for a reservoir tube. These features allow you to add your own hydration system to your backpack. 

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For athletes, custom backpacks help them keep their gear organized while showing off their team logo! Contact us at Merchology today to find the best personalized backpacks for your teams.