The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Travel Bags of 2022/2023
The 10 Best Ski & Snowboard Travel Bags of 2022/2023
– Staff Luggage Picks –
The snow products we feature in our blogs have been independently selected and reviewed by our Auski team of snow specialists.
Inexperienced skiers and seasoned pros alike face the same problem when travelling with their equipment: the dreaded hassle of carrying it all. Although it is a necessary part of any skiing or snowboarding trip, lugging around your skis or snow gear through the airport (if flying) or around the mountain is enough to make you question whether or not to head to the snow at all. Even without the gear, a minimalist traveller’s luggage list would be impossible to manage with just their skis and a pair of ski boots or snowboard, snow helmet, and ski poles.
Packing frugally is not the only option. A good ski bag can help alleviate the burden of lugging all of your ski essentials to the mountain. The difference between a good ski trip and a bad ski trip is as simple as finding the right ski luggage. For every type of skier and snowboarder heading to the snow, below are the best options picked out by our snow specialists.
How to Choose the Right Snowboard or Ski Bag
There are a few things to keep in mind when looking for the best ski or snowboard bag. Consider the bag's dimensions first. How many pairs of skis or boards are you bringing? Many ski bags can hold up to two pairs of skis and some snowboard bags can hold two boards, so think about how much space you'll need for your gear before purchasing a bag. Even if you're only bringing one pair of skis, many seasoned travellers recommend packing a larger bag to accommodate bulky winter clothing such as jackets, pants, and boots.
The bag's mobility should also be considered. You'll need a wheeled ski bag if you plan on making any stopovers during your trip, or navigating to and from your accommodation. Using a roller ski or snowboard bag is a good idea in general because it makes moving your luggage around much easier. Also, if you choose a bag without wheels, be sure to pick one with a wide, soft-padded strap for ease of transporting.
Before purchasing a ski bag or snowboard bag, if travelling abroad or interstate, it's a good idea to check the airline's baggage policy. If travelling locally, check the size of your bag to make sure it fits in your car. If you plan on flying interstate or overseas for future snow trips, again, check airline’s baggage policy to help you choose a bag suited to future use. When flying with snow gear, a single pair of skis and a pair of boots are counted as one piece of checked luggage by most airlines. However, if you're flying with a certain airline, you may be required to bring your ski boot bag as your only carry-on item, so it’s best to be prepared and check with the airline you plan to fly with.
Any skier or snowboarder, no matter how experienced or inexperienced, should invest in a high-quality ski bag or snowboard bag, they also come in handy when storing your skis or snowboard in the off season.
Any of these top-rated choices below, picked out by our snow specialists, will ensure that you arrive at the alps stress-free and ready to hit the slopes.
The Best Ski & Snowboard Travel Bags
Dakine Boot Locker 69L 2022
There's no better way to keep everything you need for the winter in one place and accessible when you need it. The tarp-lined bottom compartment of the Dakine Boot Locker is perfect on the way up the mountain, to keep your boots warm and dry, and on the way down, to keep them separate from everything else, while the large top compartment has plenty of room for jackets, extra layers, spare gloves, and a helmet.
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Product features include:
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• S-curved backpanel and shoulder straps
• Adjustable sternum strap | Non-padded tablet sleeve
• Fleece lined sunglass pocket
• Insulated cooler pocket
• Mesh side pockets | Padded bottom panel
• Split level organization keeps clothes separate from boots
• Tarp lined boot compartment doubles as changing mat
• Removable webbing shoulder strap
Burton 2022 Wheelie Gig Snowboard Bag
For many riders, the 2022 Burton Wheelie Gig Bag remains their go-to board bag; it's like an old friend who is always there for you. The design and shape haven't changed since last year, and there's no need because it's still the best wheeled snowboard bag on the market. This is a robust, lightweight, useful, and easy-to-handle bag that is affordable and filled with all the necessary features. The IXION Skate Wheel System is smooth and durable, and the main compartment is completely padded and features a lockable full-zip, making accessing your belongings a snap. This Burton bag has ample room for numerous boards, boots, bindings, and gear, so you'll be ready for any snow adventure.
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Product features include:
• Fully padded board protection
• External zippered accessory pocket
• Internal webbing straps to keep board in place
• Side and end haul handles for easy carrying
• Removable padded shoulder strap
Lightweight and lightning fast IXION skate wheel system for smooth rolling
• Lockable zipper pulls fit TSA-approved locks
• 600D polyester construction with TPE backing
Rip Curl Paradise F-Light Global 100L Bag
For many riders, the 2022 Burton Wheelie Gig Bag remains their go-to board bag; it's like an old friend who is always there for you. The design and shape haven't changed since last year, and there's no need because it's still the best wheeled snowboard bag on the market. This is a robust, lightweight, useful, and easy-to-handle bag that is affordable and filled with all the necessary features. The IXION Skate Wheel System is smooth and durable, and the main compartment is completely padded and features a lockable full-zip, making accessing your belongings a snap. This Burton bag has ample room for numerous boards, boots, bindings, and gear, so you'll be ready for any snow adventure.
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Product features include:
• F-Light technology
• Compression moulded EVA base
• Lightweight, flexible & durable
• Internal sandwich mesh compartments
• Telescopic handle
• Lockable zips
• Inline skate wheels
• Check-in size only, 79.5H x 42W x 31.5D cm
Rip Curl Paradise F-light Cabin 35L Bag
The Rip Curl Paradise F-Light Cabin Bag is a fantastic ladies carry-on size baggage for shorter travels, as it is lightweight, useful, and durable. It is part of the Saltwater Culture series. This women's travel bag, which holds up to 35 litres of stuff and weighs only 2.2kgs, and is a must-have for regular travellers. It's made of tough polyester and has a compression-moulded EVA base.
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Product features include:
• 35L capacity
• Sandwich construction
• Laptop section
• Telescopic handle
• In-line skate wheels
• Lockable zips
Mammut Nirvana 18 Backpack 2022
The Rip Curl Paradise F-Light Cabin Bag is a fantastic ladies carry-on size baggage for shorter travels, as it is lightweight, useful, and durable. It is part of the Saltwater Culture series. This women's travel bag, which holds up to 35 litres of stuff and weighs only 2.2kgs, and is a must-have for regular travellers. It's made of tough polyester and has a compression-moulded EVA base.
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Product features include:
• Actual Volume: 18 L
• Dimensions: 22cm x 52cm x 28cm
• Weight: 1kg
• High-Density, 2-Layer EVA Back Padding; Hip Belt and Shoulder Straps with Stretch Fabric Cover
• Front Pocket for Avalanche Safety Equipment
• Attachments For Ice Tool and Walking Sticks
• Full Rear Zipper Access to The Main Compartment
• Snowboard Carrier
• Hydration System-Compatible
• Soft-Lined Goggle Compartment
• SOS Label with Emergency Instructions
• Diagonal Ski Carrier
• Recycled 100% Polyester Main Material
Dakine 2022 Fall Line Roller Ski Bag
The Dakine Fall Line Ski Bag, our most popular ski roller bag, is the ideal jack-of-all-trades ski bag for all your snow adventures. With all the features you'd need for a day trip to the mountain or a week-long holiday seeking pow, this pack is well-featured and lightweight. It's a wonderful answer for any type of ski trip, with storage for two pairs of skis, a set of poles, and a separate boot bag. For one-handed navigation through an airport or hotel lobby, the tow handle can be utilised in conjunction with a rolling luggage bag, and the external zippered compartment keeps gloves, hats, travel paperwork, and magazines handy.
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Product features include:
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Non-padded tablet sleeve
• Padded bottom panel
• Holds 2pr skis and 1pr boots, poles and outerwear
• 360° padded ski protection
• End handle pairs with rolling luggage for one-handed operation
• Removable boot bag
• #10 YKK lockable main zipper
• Durable, over-sized 9cm urethane wheels
• Exterior zippered pocket
• Packs down tight for easy storage
Dakine Womens Mission Pro 18L Backpack
The Dakine Mission Pro 18L Backpack stows your shovel and probe for powder days at the hill and is sized for resort laps and built with an ergonomic fit for women. There's space for extra gloves and skins, as well as a fleece-lined pocket for goggles. It has an insulated sleeve in the shoulder strap for hydration, and it'll carry your board or skis when the boot pack beckons. A popular choice for the Auski crew.
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Product features include:
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Two zippered compartments | Adjustable waist belt
• Vertical snowboard carry
• Fleece lined sunglass and goggle pocket
• Snow tool pocket and organizer
• Stowable 25mm web belt with hip wings
• Dual zippered side pockets
• Large interior mesh pocket
• Rescue whistle on sternum strap
• Hydration / Laptop sleeve fits most 15 laptops
Burton 2022 Beeracuda 2L Cooler Bag
Your new favourite beer holder worn over the shoulder. The insulated sleeve of the liquid lunch box holds a vertical stack of cold cans, plus a bonus can on the koozie-equipped shoulder strap. The Burton Beeracuda 2L Cooler Bag is the perfect over-the-shoulder beverage holder, locked and loaded, but largely loaded. It has a plethora of technologically advanced capabilities, such as the capacity to hold numerous cans at once and the use of gravity to secure it to your shoulder. The front koozie keeps one more round of ammo within easy reach of your muzzle.
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DB The Strom 30L Backpack
The Strom is a game-changing duffel bag. Snow travellers designed it, and it's been accepted by everyone. It's perfect for travel and as a carry-on. Previously known as the Hugger 30L EVA, the Strom backpack is a cross between a useful duffle bag, a tough boot bag, and a smart backpack. It's always ready to go and will accompany you on your journey from the city to the highlands. It's the ideal carry-on bag, with an easily accessible PC pocket and top compartment for travel documents, and a spacious section with integrated Rib Cage construction for boots and outerwear.
The Strom 30L Backpack loves to ride piggyback on the Djärv snow roller when you're in transit, taking the weight off your shoulders.
Product features include:
• Db’s ribcage engineering ensures next level protection
• Solid structure - no shapeshifting here, even when empty
• Fully opening main compartment means easy access to your gear
• Hook-Up System™ compatible
• 30L Volume
• Dimensions: 55x32x22cm
• 100% recycled fabric
• Nylon 500D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free
• 100% Polyester Lining and Mesh
• Recycled Polyethylene hardboard ribcage
DB The Djarv Snowroller
The original Db is the world's first length-adjustable, compressible, rib-protected ski and snowboard bag. It all started with this bag. The Djärv Snowroller is the original, and it's been making snow travel simple since 2012. Transportation is made easier with a ski and snowboard bag that protects gear. The face fabric is made to withstand the wear and tear of travel. ABS foam with ribs protects gear from impact and mistreatment. Short skis are accommodated via rolling compression, which reduces storage space. You can navigate airports with the help of durable wheels and comfy handles. This is one piece of snow luggage you need!
Product features include:
• Length adjustable to fit any ski or board size perfectly
• Compresses to 10% of its size for easy storage.
• Hook-Up System™️ compatible
• 150L volume
• Dimensions: 205x38x18.5cm
• Weight: 4kg
• 100% Polyester fabric
• PU coating & Water repellent finish
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