Ski boot travel equipment comes in many varieties, but the one constant is that no matter what mountain you’re shredding, you’ll need to have your ski boots with you. The basic function of your ski boot bag is to get your ski boots from point A to point B, but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. Since you’ll have your boot bag each time you head to the mountain, it’s a good idea to make it a key part of your packing process, bringing everything you need (or want) for a full day on the slopes in one place.
Types of Boot Bags:
Before we get into the “what” and “how” to pack, we need to think about what boot type of boot bag is best suited for your needs.
Standard Ski Boot Bag: The standard ski boot bag should get the job done in most instances. The most important thing is getting your boots from place to place safely, and most boot bags can accomplish that just fine. If all you want is something simple that you can lug around the resort, any good ole’ fashioned boot bag should do.
Wheeled Ski Boot Bag: The wheeled ski boot carrier is ideal for those who plan on traveling via the air often. Hauling your gear from one terminal to the next is a pain, and wheeled ski boot bags let you relieve some of that stress by pulling it along behind you. The SKBoot Medium Ski Boot Bag is a popular choice in this class of bags.
Ski Boot Backpack: This is one of the most popular forms of ski boot transportation. Depending on what your gear-carrying setup looks like, a boot bag you can wear backpack-style could be the most efficient option for you. Many people already have rolling ski bags and need their hands free to pull or carry their skis and poles, which is where the ski boot backpack comes in handy. Transpack has a particularly wide selection of these types of bags.
Heated Ski Boot Bag: Heated Ski Boot Bags are fantastic for keeping your boots nice and toasty when you get to the mountain. This is more of a luxury item than the other bags on the list, but for many, having warm toes from the get-go is worth the price of admission.
Traveling with Your Ski Boots:
Of course, the first item to consider are the boots themselves. Many ski boot bags these days have distinct compartments that keep your boots separated from everything else in your bag, so you don’t have to worry about getting all your other goodies covered in snow and dirt. Most current ski boot bags have drainage grommets or holes in the bottom that allows water to drip out to prevent it from pooling up.
Packing an extra pair or two of socks is something that might sound unnecessary now, but you’ll be thanking yourself later for it. If your socks get just a little bit wet in the morning when you are putting on your boots you are going to be in for a cold, wet and uncomfortable day of skiing. Some people even like to swap out socks on their lunch break to keep their toes warm and comfortable. Stashing them inside your boots when packing is easy way to conserve space, and will help keep them dry when time comes to throw them on.
These guidelines are just as apt when packing a snowboard boot bag as well, so feel free to pass these tips along to your boarder friends too. Snowboard boot bags are often very similar in construction to ski boot bags, making the packing procedure one in the same.
The Ski Boot Bag Staples:
- Helmet:Â In trapezoid-shaped ski boot bags, the main compartment has plenty of space for you to put your helmet inside. Since this is the last thing that you are putting on your body, it should be the first piece of gear going in. Your helmet can also make for an excellent way to protect your goggles in case the bag takes a tumble. Place the helmet in with the shell facing down, then set your goggles inside the helmet.
- Goggles: Always keep your goggles inside their protective bag. This bag should go in your pocket so you can clean your lenses on the mountain if needed.
- Gloves: Freezing your mitts off is never fun. You’ll be kicking yourself if you forget gloves, so it never hurts to stock an extra pair or a lighter-weight pair in your gear bag. Gloves also make a great added layer of protection for your goggle when you are transporting them.
- Jacket:Â Weather conditions can be unpredictable, so having an extra jacket that you can layer under or over your typical ski jacket will make you ready for whatever the forecast has in store.
The Ski Boot Bag Extras:
- Duct Tape:Â If you have ever snagged your jacket on a tree or cut the cuff of your ski pants on an edge, then you know how handy it is to have duct tape with you. Duct tape is ideal for when you need to create a temporary fix to seal out any water or snow from creeping in.
- A Multi-Tool: This nifty tool is great for when you need to make an adjustment to your gear or slice up some sausage for a quick lunch break. It should feature a blade, scissors and screwdriver.
- Box of Granola or Fruit Bars:Â Toss one in your jacket pocket every time you boot up to keep you fueled up so you always have a snack for the chairlift.
- Extra Water Bottle:Â Staying hydrated at elevation is essential to ensure that you can help prevent altitude sickness, headaches or dehydration.
Packing the Kids’ Ski Boot Bag:
Many of the same principles apply here, only on a smaller scale. Kids’ ski boot bags won’t have as much room to work with, so you really need to be smart with how you use the space that is available. Think about what else your son or daughter might need on top of all the necessities and find room for them: snacks, their favorite toy or anything else they can’t go a day without.
Benefits to A Well-Packed Bag:
By having everything you need inside your ski boot bag, it will allow you to walk from the lot to the day lodge with the bag on your back, so your hands are free for carrying skis and poles. This is just as true for when you’re lugging your ski goods through the airport, making ski boot bag air travel painless. One last overlooked advantage regarding ski boot bags is that in the event a storm rolls in, you can grab it and get out there for first chair.
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