GayWolf420
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Looking to keep it simple as possible while also bringing along as much as I need. What do you guys have?
Hit me w/ some ski luggage bag reccomendations.
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Non_State_Actor
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14336202:soup said:
Just use a bathroom scale and make sure you're below the overweight restrictions, usually 50lbs for domestic/ North American flights.
I have the dakine fall line roller bag and a matching duffel...I think it's 45L or so. I traveled with two pair of full size skis (181 & 158) and two pairs of kids skis along with three sets of poles, some straps and outer wear to try to minimize shifting in transit, and a couple helmets I think and still kept it barely under 50lbs. I fit four pairs of boots in the duffel, again two adult and two kids along with some miscellaneous gear. The boot and ski bag are considered one item for sporting good purposes.
If traveling solo I'd get one of the lighter weight tube style ski carriers with a shoulder strap. I believe a few of those can handle two pair of skis with bindings.
The dakine stuff is fine, roller bag works well and didn't break the bank. I don't do a lot of air travel with skis though.
eheeth
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i know they get mixed reviews and people think they're overpriced, but couldn't recommend douchebags enough. have the full size bag for my skis, kit and clothes, then the hugger 30l (think it's called the strom now) for by boots. clip them together for walking around the airport, then pull the hugger off at the gate for carry on
14336202:soup said:
I've absolutely tied my boots to my backpack and brough them on board many times. Also a lot of airports have scales you can acces these days for the last minute shuffel of weight.
In Johannesburg they make you drag ski bags and oversized bags to another spot after it's weighed. One year a lady caught me transfering heavy shit back from my carry on. She didn't do anything. Yolo.
If you have ski gear always a relief when you make weight. I relax a bunch after that.
mountaindewgirl
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Ive got the Amazon Basics ski bag, and it fits a ton of stuff in it. Get the XL.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N6H5QG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_19XKZDN6V1Q1FVPMCBZ3?psc=1]Amazon Basics Single Padded Ski Baghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N6H5QG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_19XKZDN6V1Q1FVPMCBZ3?psc=1[/url]
I will say tho, sometimes I wish it had wheels on it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N6H5QG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_19XKZDN6V1Q1FVPMCBZ3?psc=1]Amazon Basics Single Padded Ski Baghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B075N6H5QG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_19XKZDN6V1Q1FVPMCBZ3?psc=1[/url]
I will say tho, sometimes I wish it had wheels on it.
SWRTOFFICIAL
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Old ass XC ski bag from my racing days, throw some bubble wrap around the tips, duck tape around the zipper handle so nobody can get in. voila
OregonDead
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I got the EVO branded one with wheels. looks solid but only been on one trip with it so I need to travel more before I can comment on the durability. Thing holds a ton of stuff. I can easily fit two big pairs of 187 pow skis (last time I took YLEs and Hojis) plus a bunch of gear etc. Weighed in at 49.5 lbs last time I flew and there was still more room
BrandoComando
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14336298:eheeth said:
Db is the way to go if you can afford it. You can use carabiners to secure other (non-Db) pieces of luggage to the Db straps. Plus you can roll down the ski bag to store it when it's not being used. For some reason, different colors cost different amounts. The red one is $50 cheaper than the black one on their website
SWRTOFFICIAL
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14336769:CrunnchyVanMan said:
Actually, fuck wrapping it in bubble wrap. gotta wrap ur skis in your coat and pants to maximize that carrying capactitty
mountaindewgirl
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Youre in Utah tho, so just buy whatever's on KSL for
cydwhit
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Boots often qualify as a "personal item" I usually just wear 'em around my neck and stick anything I want available during the flight (headphones, snacks, water bottle) in them, and carry them on in addition to a backpack. I also usually throw my helmet in my carryon, I've had bad experiences with crushed ski and bike helmets in checked luggage.
The DB ski bag is hands down the best. Like, no competition. If you can't swing for that one, get any of the generic roller bags. They all do a fine job keeping your gear padded. For domestic flights, they're totally adequate, the only time I've ever really, really wanted the DB is flying to NZ which required a gnarly layover in LAX where I basically had to drag all my gear clear across the airport and through customs on a really short timeframe. That's when the DB shines, it's easy to maneuver and sags less. But for shorter walks, anything with wheels is just fine.
Some bag systems tout the fact that you can hook your duffle to your ski bag and drag them around together. That's nice, but not worth paying extra for. You can accomplish the same thing with a couple of 6' NRS straps which are a good idea to have in your bag anyway.
For domestic trips I can get away with skis, outerwear, poles, and avy gear in my ski bag. Then I carry on my backcountry pack with street clothes/toiletries in it, as well as my boots and helmet. If they give you shit for having your boots and helmet as carry ons, you can literally put my boots and helmet on to walk down the tunnel to the plane, and then taken them off on the plane. It's just footwear and headwear, which they're not allowed to police.
Only having your ski bag checked makes life much easier.
For longer (3+ week) review trips, it's a lot more of a PITA since you're trying to get as many skis/bindings in your bag under the weight limit. For those trips I'd usually fill a ski bag with flat skis, and then fill a big duffle with bindings, outerwear, and boots, and get them both as close to the weight limit as possible.
The DB ski bag is hands down the best. Like, no competition. If you can't swing for that one, get any of the generic roller bags. They all do a fine job keeping your gear padded. For domestic flights, they're totally adequate, the only time I've ever really, really wanted the DB is flying to NZ which required a gnarly layover in LAX where I basically had to drag all my gear clear across the airport and through customs on a really short timeframe. That's when the DB shines, it's easy to maneuver and sags less. But for shorter walks, anything with wheels is just fine.
Some bag systems tout the fact that you can hook your duffle to your ski bag and drag them around together. That's nice, but not worth paying extra for. You can accomplish the same thing with a couple of 6' NRS straps which are a good idea to have in your bag anyway.
For domestic trips I can get away with skis, outerwear, poles, and avy gear in my ski bag. Then I carry on my backcountry pack with street clothes/toiletries in it, as well as my boots and helmet. If they give you shit for having your boots and helmet as carry ons, you can literally put my boots and helmet on to walk down the tunnel to the plane, and then taken them off on the plane. It's just footwear and headwear, which they're not allowed to police.
Only having your ski bag checked makes life much easier.
For longer (3+ week) review trips, it's a lot more of a PITA since you're trying to get as many skis/bindings in your bag under the weight limit. For those trips I'd usually fill a ski bag with flat skis, and then fill a big duffle with bindings, outerwear, and boots, and get them both as close to the weight limit as possible.
WoFIowz
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As a few people said, boots function as a personal item on all airlines so that sucks nobody told you that. Op ALWAYS carry boots on the plane. It's the last thing you wanna lose if your bags are lost.
I have the dakine fall line double roller. The wheels are key for airports, especially if you're on a long trip and have a suitcase, boots, and backpack to carry. Makes life a lot easier. Seems durable; have used on probably 20 flights and no signs of damage yet.
With the double bag, I can fit two sets of skis, two sets of poles, and outerwear, sweatpants, and hoodies for cushioning. It's tricky sometimes but I usually get it close to 50lbs (leave a couple pound buffer in case my home scale is inaccurate). On the way home, my dirty clothes go in my ski bag cuz cuz tsa always checks it. They always check my ski bag. Our bags got lost cuz of tsa delaying their loading once so fuck them.
I was lazy last year on one short 4 day trip and was able to put one pair of skis, all my clothing, and poles in my ski bag for under 50lbs. Carried backpack and boots on the plane.
Helmet, gloves, hat, and goggles go in backpack to carry on. Wear jacket on plane as that's usually a heavy item.
Edit: whatever you get, be sure to buy a unique color or pattern. Having a bright green portion to my ski bag versus the basic black/grey is key. Never have to wonder if it's my bag or not. Also I can spot morons/thieves faster cuz my bag stands out. Someone tried to walk off with my ski bag at the airport last year. "uhhhh I thought this was mine"... Fuck you bud you're wheeling the 175 length ya pussy. This is 190.
**This post was edited on Oct 26th 2021 at 1:40:45pm
I have the dakine fall line double roller. The wheels are key for airports, especially if you're on a long trip and have a suitcase, boots, and backpack to carry. Makes life a lot easier. Seems durable; have used on probably 20 flights and no signs of damage yet.
With the double bag, I can fit two sets of skis, two sets of poles, and outerwear, sweatpants, and hoodies for cushioning. It's tricky sometimes but I usually get it close to 50lbs (leave a couple pound buffer in case my home scale is inaccurate). On the way home, my dirty clothes go in my ski bag cuz cuz tsa always checks it. They always check my ski bag. Our bags got lost cuz of tsa delaying their loading once so fuck them.
I was lazy last year on one short 4 day trip and was able to put one pair of skis, all my clothing, and poles in my ski bag for under 50lbs. Carried backpack and boots on the plane.
Helmet, gloves, hat, and goggles go in backpack to carry on. Wear jacket on plane as that's usually a heavy item.
Edit: whatever you get, be sure to buy a unique color or pattern. Having a bright green portion to my ski bag versus the basic black/grey is key. Never have to wonder if it's my bag or not. Also I can spot morons/thieves faster cuz my bag stands out. Someone tried to walk off with my ski bag at the airport last year. "uhhhh I thought this was mine"... Fuck you bud you're wheeling the 175 length ya pussy. This is 190.
14336202:soup said:
**This post was edited on Oct 26th 2021 at 1:40:45pm
Young_patty
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Don’t worry about padding, pack clothes around your skis to keep them safe (we’ve all seen how those airlines handle our bags) and make sure it’s easy for you to carry around and shit (like good straps and handles) and you’ll be set.
Lotta ski companies make ski luggage- I’ve been using a line bag for years and have no complaints with it.
Lotta ski companies make ski luggage- I’ve been using a line bag for years and have no complaints with it.