how to pack a snowboard bag
HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A SNOWBOARD
Whether you’re travelling within Australia or further afield, packing your snowboard and gear properly is essential to keeping it safe. Your board is probably your most prized possession and essential for making the most of your trip, so we’ve put together a handy guide to help you out.
Can I fly with my snowboard?
Yes, you absolutely can take your snowboard on a flight. Thousands of Aussies do this every year when chasing the snow across the globe and, so long as you pack it properly, your board will be absolutely fine to go with you on your adventure.
Do I need to book separate snowboard baggage for my flight?
As for booking separate baggage, this will depend on your airline. Certain airlines’ baggage dimensions will mean that you can take your snowboard as part of your baggage allowance, while others will require you to book specific sports baggage. It’s worth checking your airline’s policy when booking as you might be able to score a better deal for you and your board. This article from Upgraded Points has a helpful list of policies relating to ski & snowboard baggage for major airlines and is worth a look.
It’s worth noting that your snowboard will often be classed as oversized luggage so you may need to drop it off and pick it up from a separate counter at the airport.
The right bag or case
Storing and transporting your snowboard should be done with a snowboard bag to prevent scratches and damage to the board. If you are travelling overseas packing a snowboard bag correctly can also save you money on baggage. Some airlines only allow you one check-in bag and one carry one. The bigger snowboard bags with wheels and different compartments are big enough to store enough gear for your trip including your hardware. For a typical overseas snowboard trip you would need:
Some of our top snowboard bag picks include:
- The Burton Wheelie Flight Attendant Bag - designed for overseas trips, this bag has an enormous amount of space and will fit all the gear you need
- Burton Commuter Space Sack - the perfect partner for hitting the slopes in Australia. The commuter space sack has ample padding for car journeys and can be carried on your back or over your shoulder
- More from our snowboard bag and case range:
Packed your snowboard bag with minimal stuff you’ll need for a trip away. You can see you'll have heaps of space left at the end. Taking two bags overseas is just double the trouble. Try a few different ways and get all your gear in the one bag.
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Top Packing items for your snowboard bag
- Snowboard
- Snowboard Bindings
- Snowboard Boots
- Socks
- Thermal top and bottom
- Snowboard Pants
- Snowboard Jacket
- Trackies and/or jeans
- Several T-shirts
- Jumpers (recommend at least 1 tech-fleece)
- Face Mask / Balaclava & Beanie
- Gloves or Mitts (take a spare pair too)
- Goggles
- Backpack / Hydration Pack
- Helmet
- Clothes to go out in
What should I pack in my snowboard bag?
The items you take alongside your core gear can act as useful padding inside your snowboard bag. However, getting the balance right can be tricky. You want enough clothes for the trip but to avoid carrying excess items as space might be limited.
- Get everything you want to pack into your bag and lay it out, try not to over pack
- Lay the snowboard flat inside the bag with bindings on, often bigger bags will have a separate compartment for a spare board without bindings underneath.
- Roll smaller items like socks etc up and stuff them into your boots
- Put boots interlocked at one end of the board
- Put your goggles in your helmet covered by gloves or beanie for protection and place at the other end of the board
- Then all your outerwear and clothes will fit around the bindings
- If you are having trouble fitting it try both laying items flat or rolling them up.
- Often bigger bags will have outer pockets for extra storage
This is a lot of gear to try and fit into one bag but if you pack it correctly it will all fit. Then, all you need to do is to pack a carry-on with your other travel items like passport, GoPro, chargers etc.
Tips for packing your snowboard bag
If you are travelling overseas packing a snowboard bag correctly can also save you money on baggage, so it’s worth investing the time to pack properly. Our team have put together their top tips to get your kit from A to B:
- Get everything you want to pack into your bag and lay it out, try not to overpack. Taking two bags overseas is just double the trouble. Try a few different ways and get all your gear in one bag.
- Lay the snowboard flat inside the bag with bindings on, often bigger bags will have a separate compartment for a spare board without bindings underneath.
- Roll smaller items like socks etc up and stuff them into your boots
- Put boots interlocked at one end of the board
- Put your goggles in your helmet covered by gloves or beanie for protection and place at the other end of the board
- Then all your outerwear and clothes will fit around the bindings
- If you are having trouble fitting it try both laying items flat or rolling them up.
- Often bigger bags will have outer pockets for extra storage