So once you’ve bought your ticket out to the mountains, you’re going to need a way of protecting all of your gear on the way out there (because we all know what the baggage handlers are like). Board bags come in all different shapes and sizes, so it’s important that you buy the right bag for your equipment.
There are 3 main types of snowboard bags; Sleeves, Padded (non-wheel) and Padded (wheeled). All three types are useful for different kinds of travel.
Wheeled snowboard bags are great for those who travel a lot and bring multiple boards along with them. Most padded wheel bags will be fully padded and have room for multiple boards. Some will even include boot bags that fit inside. Padded wheel bags usually offer a lot of packing space and you can typically fit all of your snowboard gear into it. The major downside is that they tend to be heavy and bulky so they are impractical to bring along to the mountain and are easy to over pack exceeding the airline limit. The benefit is that you have wheels to cart it around.
