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Whether youre working out at the gym or going for an outdoor run, the last thing you want to deal with is carrying a bag of your belongings. But sometimes bringing your phone, keys, money, and ID is unavoidable. Fortunately, leggings with pockets exist to help you carry the essentials easily and discreetly. Even if youre not exercising, leggings and yoga pants with pockets are convenient and comfortable.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests workout leggings and yoga pants by evaluating things like the construction, stretch recovery, pilling resistance, moisture management, colorfastness, opacity and washability. We then have consumer testers wear them during real workouts to get feedback on aspects like comfort, fit, breathability and appearance. The picks below are winners from our tests, options from brands that have performed well for us in the past, or newer styles with rave reviews from real users online.

While some leggings have just a small insert in the waistband to hold a card or key, there are also workout pants with wider pockets at the waist, deep pockets against the thigh, and even pockets with zippers so you dont have to worry about larger items like your phone falling out. Here are the best leggings with pockets you can buy:

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Best Overall Leggings with Pockets

$89.00

These full-length tights featurebuttery soft fabric with a light compression that feels incredibly comfortable, whether you're working out, running errands, or justlounging. They're designed specifically for yoga and studio workouts, but they have flat seams and moisture wicking capabilities so they can also be worn for more high impact exercise.

The pockets are deep you can fit a large smart phone with room to spare yet they lie flat so they aren't noticeable when there's nothing in them. They're also super popular with over 3,000 five-star reviews on Athleta's website. Not to mention, there are multiple colorsand regular,tall, petite, and plus sizes available.

Best Value Leggings with Pockets

$10.99

If you're looking for a cheap pair of high-waisted leggingsthat don't actually feel cheap, this is your best bet. The non-pocket versionof this brand's leggings have acult-like following for the softness of the fabric and versatility of the style. This pocketed version uses the same soft fabric, plus it has a high waistband and deep side pockets that can hold larger items like your phone.

These leggings have hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon from users who say they were surprised by how good these are for the price. They might not be the absolutebest leggings on the market, but they're a fraction of the cost of others and the value is unbeatable. They also come in lots of different prints and a variation with an inner pocket at the waist.

Best Crop Leggings with Pockets

$118.00

These Lululemon leggings have three pockets:one on eachside for larger items like a phone, plus a pocket at the back waist for smaller items like a credit card or key. They're ideal for running because they have light compression to support your muscles, reflective details for safety, and stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric to keep you comfortable.

Although they're pricey, Lululemon is consistently a top performer in our leggings tests for its various styles, and this one in particular has a crop length and high waistband. You can also get this pocketed design in other versions with varyinglengths in the legs and rises at the waist, not to mention lots of colors.

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Best Capri Leggings with Pockets

$45.00

Capris are even shorter than crop leggings, but these running capris are compressive, reflective, and sweat-wicking.The fabric is also smooth and lightweight so you don't have to worry about friction with your fast, repetitive movements.

The pockets are at the side, right below the waistband and they're large enough to hold a phone. Another cool feature:there's a drawstring on the inside of the waistband so you can get a perfect fit.

Best Sustainable Leggings with Pockets

$88.00

Manduka's leggings are partially made from recycled water bottles, but the best part is that they don't sacrifice performance by using a more sustainable material. In our tests, the EssentialLeggings were moisture-wicking, shrinkage-resistant, and kept their shape after we stretched them out. Our testers said they were comfortable and flattering to wear.This version is like the brand's original leggings,buteven better because they have deep pockets on both hips to hold your essentials.

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Best Leggings with Zippered Pockets

$54.00

If you're worried about your belongings falling out of open pockets, these high-waist leggings have zippers to keep everything secure.The zippers areflat and angled, and the brand says they won't chafe your skin. The leggings aredesigned specifically for hiking, but with the stretchy and moisture-wicking fabric, you can wear them for other workouts and activities.

Best High-Waisted Leggings with Pockets

Amazon recommends these high-waistedleggings with pockets, and we totally see why:There are hundreds of five-star reviews from users who say they're super soft and comfortable, they have good tummy control, and there are three easy-to-access pockets at the sides and on the front waist.

These also come in various colors, as well ashigh-waist yoga shorts with pockets that are still deep enough to hold a phone. They're also nicely priced at under $20.

Most Popular Leggings with Pockets

Another pair of best-selling leggings from Amazon, with thousands of five-star reviews. Not only do they have deep pockets at the side, but they also provide excellent tummy control around your midsection. The high waist is also ideal if you're doing studio workouts likeyoga and worried keeping more skin covered as you (and your shirt) move around through different positions.

These come in 21 differentcolors, plus full-length and capri variations. Even though they have a low price, they have all the features you should look for in leggings:a gusseted crotch so they don't ride up, flat seams to prevent irritation, and stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric.

Best Leggings with Small Pockets

$90.00

If you don't want the deep pockets at the side and prefer something more tucked away, these leggings have a small, internal pocket at the waistband to hold tiny things like a creditcard or key. They received unanimously high comfort scores from our testers, who all wanted to continue wearing them. They're high-waisted, withextra compression at the waist to increase core support.

Best Fleece-Lined Leggings with Pockets

$28.99

Nothing's better than cozy fleece-lined leggingsin the winter, and this popular pair has a brushed fleece interior andlets you choose from versions with or without pockets.The pockets are deep enough to hold phones or wallets, but like the others, they lie flat so they won't be bulky when you're not using them. They also have an exceptionallyhigh waistbandthat completely covers the navel.

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