Weird Smell

I received this bag as a gift (I had put it on my Amazon wishlist) and it is PERFECT for my needs (gym bag with enough room for a change of clothes, two small towels, toiletries, hair dryer). I like all of the pockets, the size and design.. HOWEVER the bag smells TERRIBLE!!!! It smells so ridiculously musty that I can hardly stand using it. Ugh. I wish it didn't stink so bad and part of me wonders if this is why it was offered at such an incredible discount.