Snowboard Luggage/Bags

[unsuspected]

How to do with helmets when flying? Never traveled by plane before and need some info how to, specially with helmets.

pack it between the bindings in your board bag, gloves/goggles/socks stuffed inside around.

Exactly what I do. No issues to date.

My helmet is big and makes a bulge in the board bag and it probably won't survive that.

@kimchi I carry on helmets. They always say replace them after a good knock, and I’m sure they take a few from baggage handlers. Usually strap it to a pack or a duffel, and absolute worst case I wore one briefly getting on and off a smaller capacity plane in Japan with super narrow aisles.

Think this the best option for me.

[tp1_kenobi]

So after taking my DB roller to Japan and back, it's got pro's and con's as compared to an old Burton Wheelie Locker. If you're going to split (plus avi equipment) and take another daily driver that's probably the most it can handle with two different bindings and a 23kg limit. Before airlines got real hard on weight, the Burton Wheelie Locker would've been my go too choice.

Pro's:
- Relatively light weight and protected my gear across international/domestic and trains.
- Obviously can roll up for storage.
- Adjustable lengths (I had a 166cm pow board).

Cons:
- When at full packed limit, a pain in the ass to haul around given no pre-formed structure when you have to take any sort of public transport. The weight distribution feels off given you have to pack it a certain way to get your boots, an extra board, helmet, and an extra set of bindings in. Manuevering it through spaces with already odd shape felt more challenging. I'm not in bad shape by any means but if you're walking with this thing anywhere near a kilometer...oufff.
- Previously I've been able to carry 3 boards (Split, pow board, and a daily) in my Burton Wheelie Locker, would dare not do 3 boards in the DB.
- 1 Split/1 Daily is probably the max if you include your gear into the bag.

Final Thoughts:
- If you're packing 1 board, it'll work great for local trips or domestic travel.
- If you're jamming the kitchen sink in, and there's walking around to do; prepare for pain. If you've got an easy way to transport it...shouldn't be a major issue.
- Would I buy again? I'm on the fence as international flight weight restrictions make it prohibitively expensive to go for the larger Burton bag. The DB is expensive and I'm on the fence given how I travel international for the type of my boarding activities and what I NEED to pack. My girlfriend hated it.
- In the end, I had to leave a daily driver at home and it made some days riding my pow board on non-pow days in Japan somewhat annoying which got me thinking about my bag while riding...

[bboytommy]

Anyone know if the new Burton Gig duffel bag is the same size as the previous Burton Rider's Bag? I have an OG rider's bag but it seems much larger the the current gig duffel's advertised 70L capacity.

[pow_hnd]

Anyone know if the new Burton Gig duffel bag is the same size as the previous Burton Rider's Bag? I have an OG rider's bag but it seems much larger the the current gig duffel's advertised 70L capacity.

I bought the Burton Flight Attendant Duffel 90l this past season as an upgrade from my Burton Riders Bag 2.0 which was 73l. I highly recommend it, by far the best gear bag I've owned. I can carry all that I need in there and It has well thought out sleeves/compartments for everything.

[bboytommy]

ahh thanks for the review @pow_hnd. I was looking at the flight attendant 90L but thought the sideways boot storage was weird and imagine it eats into main compartment space. But sounds this this isn't an issue for you?

would be awesome to see some inside the bag photos as there doesn't seem to be any video reviews showing it.

[pow_hnd]

ahh thanks for the review @pow_hnd. I was looking at the flight attendant 90L but thought the sideways boot storage was weird and imagine it eats into main compartment space. But sounds this this isn't an issue for you?

Soooo, I don't put my boots into the bag, never have. I have a shelf in my van and my boots go on it and then these boot warmers go inside the boots on the drive to the hill so my boots start the day all nice and warm and toasty.

BUT, this bag has an ass load of room. I would be fine if I used the boot compartment.

[sunokeru]

So after taking my DB roller to Japan and back, it's got pro's and con's as compared to an old Burton Wheelie Locker. If you're going to split (plus avi equipment) and take another daily driver that's probably the most it can handle with two different bindings and a 23kg limit. Before airlines got real hard on weight, the Burton Wheelie Locker would've been my go too choice.

Pro's:
- Relatively light weight and protected my gear across international/domestic and trains.
- Obviously can roll up for storage.
- Adjustable lengths (I had a 166cm pow board).

Cons:
- When at full packed limit, a pain in the ass to haul around given no pre-formed structure when you have to take any sort of public transport. The weight distribution feels off given you have to pack it a certain way to get your boots, an extra board, helmet, and an extra set of bindings in. Manuevering it through spaces with already odd shape felt more challenging. I'm not in bad shape by any means but if you're walking with this thing anywhere near a kilometer...oufff.
- Previously I've been able to carry 3 boards (Split, pow board, and a daily) in my Burton Wheelie Locker, would dare not do 3 boards in the DB.
- 1 Split/1 Daily is probably the max if you include your gear into the bag.

Final Thoughts:
- If you're packing 1 board, it'll work great for local trips or domestic travel.
- If you're jamming the kitchen sink in, and there's walking around to do; prepare for pain. If you've got an easy way to transport it...shouldn't be a major issue.
- Would I buy again? I'm on the fence as international flight weight restrictions make it prohibitively expensive to go for the larger Burton bag. The DB is expensive and I'm on the fence given how I travel international for the type of my boarding activities and what I NEED to pack. My girlfriend hated it.
- In the end, I had to leave a daily driver at home and it made some days riding my pow board on non-pow days in Japan somewhat annoying which got me thinking about my bag while riding...

Pretty much exactly my experience also. I mostly use the DB roller for one complete set (board, bindings, boots) + pack with avalanche gear + some outerwear and accessories (goggles, etc.). Works almost perfectly for that - compact, lightweight, length adjustable, and stores nicely. Second board is not an issue, second board + second bindings still doable, beyond that it gets sketchy. Excellent for short trips or airline travel if you have weight limitations.

But for longer trips I go with my Burton wheelie for extra room, protection, and organization (I get to check 110-180lbs for international trips because of airline status, so weight is not a major factor).

[michaelangelo]

I've used my mine77 duffel for the overhead bin, but 50% of the time it ends up being too big for the overhead storage area and I feel like an asshole since the flight attendants have to deal with finding somewhere to stuff it. It's 60L, I like being able to take my helmet+boots with me since it's a bit more difficult to find boots versus demoing boards/bindings if shit goes missing.

Anyone have a 40Lish bag they like that consistently fits overhead bins? broad, i know. FWIW, i'm usually on delta flights.