Transporting Parallettes: How to Get Your Equipment to Training Safely

October 1, 2026

Parallettes are among the most versatile pieces of equipment in calisthenics: L-sit, planche, handstand, dips, push-ups. Getting them to training, though, is often a hassle. They're bulky, don't fit into a normal sports bag, and carrying them leaves you without a free hand. Anyone who cycles to the park knows this problem especially well.

Here's an overview of the common options and what to look out for so your parallettes come along safely and comfortably.

The usual solutions and their drawbacks

Carrying them in your hand

Works for short distances but quickly gets tiring. You have no hand free, and on a bike it's simply not an option.

In a sports bag

Short parallettes sometimes fit inside, longer ones almost never. On top of that, they slide back and forth as you carry them and, in the worst case, damage your phone, bottle or the bag itself.

With straps or bungee cords on the outside of a backpack

A popular makeshift solution. The problem: most backpacks have no sturdy attachment points, the parallettes shift around, and the weight pulls unevenly on your shoulders.

What matters in a backpack for parallettes

Secure attachment: the parallettes must sit securely and must not wobble while you walk or cycle.
Different lengths: parallettes come short and long. The attachment should hold both securely.
Good weight distribution: the weight should sit close to your back, not hang off to the side.
Carrying comfort: a padded back and adjustable shoulder straps, because parallettes, a bottle and accessories add up to quite a bit of weight.
Storage space: chalk, wrist wraps, towel and a spare shirt should each have their own place.

ParaGo: the backpack made for parallettes

Because a backpack like this didn't exist, we developed it ourselves. The ParaGo is built specifically for transporting parallettes:

Two ParaGo attachments: for parallettes around 30 cm or longer, use both; shorter ones can simply be secured with one.
Versatile attachment strap: also for a fitness mat, skateboard or picnic blanket.
Smart storage system: several compartments including an organiser section.
Side pockets with a securing strap for bottles up to 1 litre, on the left and right.
Padded back and adjustable shoulder straps for comfortable carrying, even when fully loaded.

Transport tips

Heavy items on the inside: pack bottles and heavy items as close to your back as possible.
Tighten the straps: before you set off, check that the parallettes are secure and nothing rattles.
On the bike: make sure nothing sticks out above your head or blocks your shoulder check.
Keep wooden parallettes dry: if it rains, dry them off after training so the wood lasts a long time.