Bags and Covers

Types of ski and snowboard bags

When looking to buy a new snowboard bag, there are several options to choose from, including backpacks, wheeled and non-wheeled bags, and padded and unpadded bags. Different types of ski and snowboard bags are designed for different ways of carrying equipment and offer different levels of protection.
 

Padded ski and snowboard bags

A padded snowboard bag helps protect your snowboard during travel, whether you take a car, bus, plane or train. A well-padded snowboard bag considerably reduces the risk of surface marks, such as scratches, on the board and valuable equipment stored inside the bag. It can also prevent the board from breaking if it is handled poorly. There is nothing worse than travelling thousands of miles to a desired ski destination only to discover that your snowboard has been damaged.
Padded snowboard bags are much more popular than unpadded bags because they are also more comfortable. Padded bags usually have compartments to accommodate other items, such as goggles, beanies, gloves and even boots.

Unpadded ski and snowboard bags

An unpadded snowboard bag is essentially a canvas shell that keeps the board and other equipment together. The bags usually have external compression straps that tighten at each end of the bag to help keep the board and other equipment secure and in place inside. They provide no extra protection against knocks during travel. This type of snowboard bag is designed for those travelling by car, where the board can sit safely on the back seat or in the boot.

Shoulder ski and snowboard bags

Snowboard bags without wheels are designed to be carried by hand or over the shoulder. To make carrying a packed snowboard bag as easy and practical as possible, it is important to look for a bag with wide, padded handles. A fully packed snowboard bag can be quite heavy and difficult to carry, but this option works well for those who do not usually fill their snowboard bag to its maximum capacity.

Wheeled ski and snowboard bags

Wheeled snowboard bags are an excellent way to transport more than one board. Since carrying several boards on your back or shoulder can hinder snowboarders before they reach the slopes, a wheeled bag is a good choice for those with a lot to carry. They are designed to make travelling through airports and hotels easier and work best when rolled on flat ground. Wheeled bags with inline wheels or all-terrain wheels are more durable and make rolling over rough and wet terrain easier.

Ski and snowboard backpacks

Some snowboard backpacks are designed to be worn like a large backpack. A snowboard backpack is generally approximately 5 metres long, and carrying a long item like this on your back can be an easy way to move through busy airports or hotels, or over uneven terrain when heading to the snowboard slope. If a buyer wants a snowboard backpack that can be carried on their back, look for well-padded shoulder straps to maximise carrying comfort, especially if the user intends to carry it over long distances.