The 5 Best Ski & Snowboard Bags of 2023
While ski and snowboard trips are extremely exhilarating, the packing experience is quite daunting. And while you can pack your ski gear in your existing suitcase, you don't want to forget to purchase the perfect ski travel bag or snowboard travel bag to take along with you.
Of course, you can rent boots and skis at the mountain, but there's nothing better than skiing in the equipment you're already familiar with. This is where having a ski or snowboard bag to keep your skis safe throughout the airport journey comes in handy.
We've gathered 5 of our favorite ski and snowboard travel bags that feature some of the more favorable features, such as bags with wheels, ones that offer adjustable sizes and heavy-duty padding options to keep your gear safe.
Best Overall Ski Bag Evo Roller Ski Bag
Evo's Roller Ski Bag checked all the boxes we were looking for in a ski bag. It features rugged PU-coated 600D polyester and reinforced plastic railings for boosted confidence it will safely make it through a flight. It has wheels, and the ability to carry up to two sets of skis and poles. And it has loads of internal pockets, an external pocket, and dividers to help organization
Best Overall Snowboard Bag DAKINE Low Roller Hardside Snowboard Bag
Dakine is a leader and innovator in the snowsports luggage space. And its Low Roller Snowboard Hardside Bag lives up to that reputation. "I love this bag," our tester said. "It's very high quality, extremely durable and has thoughtful features that I think justify the high price. Plus, the hardshell will last a long time versus a fabric, which can rip or stretch over time and with heavy use."
Best Hybrid Backcountry Double Ski and Snowboard Rolling Bag
Backcountry designed this double ski or snowboard bag to fit two pairs of skis or two snowboard. But our tester actually fit three pairs of skis during their testing. "This bag is massive," our tester simply concluded. Besides how much it can haul, there are many other things to like about this bag. It's the only one on our list with an included removable boot bag. It's also the only adjustable one—you can roll it to different lengths to specifically fit your skis or boards.
Best Double Element Equipment Wheeled Double Padded Ski Bag
Besides it's ability to easily and safely carry two sets of skis and poles, the rugged off-road focused tires stood out with the Element Equipment Wheeled Padded Ski Bag. The oversized wheels with ridges work like snow tires on your car, and our tester had no issues busting through snow, ice, and gravel as they lugged it around the slopes.
Best Wheeled Thule Round Trip Ski Roller Bag
Like Dakine, Backcountry, and Evo, Thule is a brand that we've really come to love for luggage in general and snowsport luggage in particular. The RoundTrip series is a compatible group of luggage (you can pair the RoundTrip boot bag with the ski bag or roller ski bag. The RoundTrip roller will fit two pairs of skis and poles plus all of the other gear and clothing you need to get on the mountain (sans the boots). "Even with my one pair of skis, there was enough room to fit almost a carry-on suitcase amount of clothes," our tester said, noting they packed five winter jackets in it and a small hydration backpack. "I'd say this has the perfect amount of space for two skis, or for one pair of skis if you're planning to use it as a suitcase as well."
