The Saka folks have tackled the Black Mat Problem with aplomb. For those of you who own a Black Mat, you know the love-hate dynamic: though wonderful to practice on, they are downright unruly when you are not sweating on them. They weigh eight or nine pounds, they don't stay rolled up, and they are hopelessly cumbersome if you need hands-free versatility...

The [Saka Yoga] Cargo Bag is currently the only mat bag on the market that meets the sturdiness of the Black Mat.... The fabric is 1000 Denier Cordura, and could stop a small-caliber bullet in a pinch...

The Cargo Bag is cavernous, yet maintains a fairly small footprint when full-loaded. In the main compartment I am able to fit running clothes, shoes, my sweaty yoga shorts and shirt, and of course my Black Mat. There was still a bit of room, and I hadn't even utilized the exterior pocket...

If you are looking for a long-term investment, the [Saka Yoga] Cargo Bag is a good bet.