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CORE Duffel

Name: CORE Duffel
Brand: King Kong Apparel
SKU: CORE35DUFBURN
Price: 139.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Designed for weightlifters. Made for maxing.

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Man of Many #1 gym bag 2022

Generation Iron Rated 'Best Powerlifting Gym Bag'

Powerlifting Technique's Top Pick Best Gym Bag

Unique weightlifting belt attachment

Size:Medium - 35L

Color:Black

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With max support comes max gains.

Get the support you need, every time you step into the gym. With the unique external weightlifting belt attachment, you'll never have to waste space inside your gym bag again.

WHY KING KONG?

"Our goal is to make bags that not only address everyday carry needs, but also enhance the way we train, explore, and push ourselves to the limit. We believe in packing for greatness with gear that is as tough as you are, and can withstand even your toughest workouts.

Each King Kong bag is made with the most durable materials and construction techniques to ensure it can stand the test of time. Every element, from compartments and zippers to pockets and buckles, is tested for durability and efficiency, so you can trust that you are prepared to handle any challenge."

20 Feb 2023

Matt

United States

What are you using this for? e.g travel, gym, daypack.. Gym
Height (ft in) 5ft 10in
Bag Size SmallerAs ExpectedBigger
Bag Quality AverageGreatAmazing

Love It, But Made Some Tweaks

Got the 35L for Christmas and have been using it 3/week as my gymbag for 2 months now. Pros: -Overall the construction and material are very good. -The organization of the bag is incredible. -Everything feels 'easy access.' I never feel like I'm digging for my wrist wraps or wasting time. -The belt storage is a great idea. Shows off my powerlifting belt nicely and keeps it secure. -The 35L model is the perfect size to hold everything I need to workout, plus extra clothes and toiletries as well. Tweaks (I don't have any major cons so this section is tweaks) -The shoulder strap squeaks when you walk with it. I found putting tape of the strap anchor points and using rubber bands as makeshift O-rings in the swivel joint silenced that. -The belt holding straps on the side have velcro on the inside to keep them from flopping around when not in use. The velcro does seem to fray my belt a little when getting it in or out; mainly at the bottom. I put tape down there to keep the velcro from eating at my belt and it seems to work. Overall I'd recommend this bag, although one or two tweaks would make it amazing.

19 Feb 2023

Ricardo

What are you using this for? e.g travel, gym, daypack.. Gym
Height (ft in) 5'6"
Bag Size SmallerAs ExpectedBigger
Bag Quality AverageGreatAmazing

CORE 35

This is by far the best bag I've ever owned for the gym. I love that it fits my gymreaper 10mm lever belt perfectly. The space that the bag provides allows me to carry all my other gym gear without any problems. I like setting the bag down next to me where ever I'm working out in the gym and being able to reach for my shaker bottle to take a sip and then also have a place to put my phone without having to lay it down on the ground. I get asked about my CORE 35 all the time because of the outside belt storage. All in all, it's an amazing bag, and I would encourage anyone to get one. IMPROVEMENTS!!! -Instead of having velcro on the two straps for the outside belt storage, it would be much easier if they were buckles that can be unclipped to easily take out the belt instead of having to manhandle the belt out of its storage area.

15 Feb 2023

Lou

What are you using this for? e.g travel, gym, daypack.. gym
Height (ft in) 6' 2"
Bag Size SmallerAs ExpectedBigger
Bag Quality AverageGreatAmazing

Great gym bag

This review is for core 51 gym bag. I noticed a few people state they had slight issues with getting their shoes in the side pocket but my size 12.5 project rocks have no issues fitting into the shoe pocket. There's enough room for the following: work clothes, gym towel, lunch box, knee and elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, 3 resistance bands, bluetooth head phones and ear buds, small toiletry bag, power bank and 2 lacrosse balls. there are plenty of storage compartments. small zip pocket on the outside of the shoe pocket, large pocket on the opposite side with 2 mesh interior pockets, 2 more larger mesh pockets on the top flap of the bag, a large felt lined pocket inside and 3 smaller pockets on the opposite the large pocket. My only gripe, and its a small one, is that there is no place to clip your keys inside the bag. I ended up taking the shoulder strap off and putting carabiners on both strap connection points for miscellaneous gear. Bottle pockets have no problems holding my 2 insulated shakers. They do include a bag for your wet clothes which I do not remember seeing in the info for the bag so that eliminates the need for one built in to the bag. All in all probably one of the best gym bags I have owned and makes travelling to the gym and then straight to work a breeze.

30 Nov 2022

Jessica

Canada

What are you using this for? e.g travel, gym, daypack.. GYM + Daypack Travel
Height (ft in) 5'5''
Bag Size SmallerAs ExpectedBigger
Bag Quality AverageGreatAmazing

Very happy with my bag

What I'm happy about: -Shoes in the shoe pocket, don't take space in the main bag. -The other side pocket fits my food box. -Two bottle pockets <3 -Lots of space on the inside, more than I expected -Zippers are easy to zip. (This might sound dumb, but my previous bag was always a battle to the death to get it closed even when it was almost empty) -Materials and overall quality is good. Also the green color is very nice. Overall it's a very good bag. Dislikes: -This is very minor, but when my bag is full with, food, gym gear, shoes, change clothes for work etc...the strap hurts my shoulder. Not a problem normally, but I walk everywhere and it can be uncomfortable. otherwise, on light-bag days no problems. 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a solid, more premium duffle bag.

CORE35 Duffel

28 Nov 2022

Paul

What are you using this for? e.g travel, gym, daypack.. Gym
Height (ft in) 6' 6"
Bag Size SmallerAs ExpectedBigger
Bag Quality AverageGreatAmazing

All around a great bag, few flaws imo.

All in all, I feel like this is a great bag, though I've only been using it for a couple weeks. From what I've experienced, I would recommend this bag to most people. I like that it's a bit more rigid, the fabric is thick enough that it doesn't collapse on itself. Pockets are well placed, I like a lot of the features, and I have no regrets about the purchase. The two complaints/considerations I have are that the zippers are lighter grade than what I feel the rest of the bag is. When I'm tugging on them, it feels like they might be the first thing to go on the bag. Especially on the side pockets, I would love more burley zippers. Secondly, I feel like it should note on the product information portion that the shoe pocket doesn't fit size 13 or larger. This isn't a big deal, as I've always thrown my shoes in the main compartment, however I feel like it would be nice of the company to disclose that so that people know. That being said, it's still a nice side pocket for other things, like a damp bathing suit after swimming.

CORE Duffel

Designed for weightlifting.

With max support comes max gains.

Made for maxing.

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