Whistler’s whiteroom, the Park City pow and Aspen’s après-ski are all things that snowboarders and skiers dream about. These iconic destinations require that you navigate busy airports carrying heavy ski gear bags. Don’t let travel obstacles stop you from pursuing your dream trip to ski. You will arrive in style with a well-packed ski or snowboard travel bag.
Options for Ski and Snowboard Bags
A simple ski bag with wheels is sufficient if you don’t plan on flying with your snowboard or skis. It’s much easier to have a bag with wheels, and better protection, once you take off. Hard-case bags provide security from TSA agents and baggage handlers who may not be able to adequately secure your planks following luggage inspection.
Non-Wheeled Ski/Snowboard Travel Bag
Non-wheeled bags are lightweight, cost-effective, and simple to use. They can be used for weekend trips as well as long-term road trips. Non-wheeled luggage can be fishing rod travel case cumbersome so it is best for short trips, such as from your trunk to your condo.
Rolling ski travel bag/snowboard travel bag
A ski/snowboard travel bag with wheels can be described as the Swiss Army knife of skiers’ luggage. Ski/snowboard bags that are well packed can hold everything you need for the road: skis, snowboard, poles and helmet. The wheels make it easy to transport your luggage through airports, streets covered in snow, and busy lobbys of hotels.
Double Travel Bags with Wheels
Double roller ski bags, such as the Backcountry Double Ski & Snowboard Roller Bag, are the best. Double ski/snowboard bags allow you to transport multiple ski/board pairs (e.g., a pair of groomers skis and a set powder boards for when there is an extreme storm).
Options for Ski and Snowboard Bags
A simple ski bag with wheels is sufficient if you don’t plan on flying with your snowboard or skis. It’s much easier to have a bag with wheels, and better protection, once you take off. Hard-case bags provide security from TSA agents and baggage handlers who may not be able to adequately secure your planks following luggage inspection.
No Padding
Fully padded ski bags are ideal for skiers who travel with ski tips, tails and bindings. Many skiers choose to use partially padded or unpadded ski/snowboard travel bags. For car travel, partially padded bags work well. However, the main concern is that they can cause injury to the tips and tails by being too small for trunks.
