4 Tote Bags Perfectly Suited for a Day on the Pickleball Court

Roomy. Stylish. Practical. Everyone's sleeping on the pickleball tote bag. But trust on this: Try one of these and you may never go back.

There's nothing as satisfying as knowing you've got the right gear for the job.

Your paddle is dialed. Your shoes are locked. But what about your bag?

Pickleball backpacks are ubiquitous on rec courts. Pros often prefer larger and roomier tour bags. But one option that's being slept on? Totes.

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From small and budget-friendly to large and more premium, here are five pickleball bags we’ve tested and would trust with our paddles any day.

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A good pickleball tote bag can take you from work to the courts with ease and style. Plus, their no-fuss designs make them easy to pack and use whether it's a full day on the courts of just a quick session among friends.

Laptop? Check. Paddles? Check. Shoes, water bottle, balls, change of clothes, massage gun, snacks, sunscreen, hat, speaker... Oh yeah, you get the idea.

If you want a great pickleball backpack, we get it (and we've got you covered here). But consider trying a pickleball tote instead. Take it from us; you might never go back.

Here are four options we're digging right now.

CRBN Club Tote bag

CRBN came out of nowhere with this sleek and stylish tote bag made of luxurious Italian PU leather. Padded laptop and paddle sleeves mean it's perfect for an after-work pickle sesh.

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JOOLA EVERYDAY TOTE

Plenty of space for your paddles and laptop, plus an internal compartment for a water bottle and shoes.

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LUZZ SHOULDER BAG

Lots of fun colors and an external paddle sleeve make this tote stand out from the crowd. The price certainly doesn't hurt either.

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TEAM PICKLEBALL TOTE

The biggest bag on the list, this tote is made of excellent materials and features dual internal water bottle pockets and two padded sleeves. So good, you'll find yourself bringing it to the beach or on your next trip.

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