Snowboard Luggage/Bags

[tp1_kenobi]

Are you guys rocking anything specific that is "wow"? I'm somewhat in the market for some new board luggage and perhaps a day pack ~20-24L size.

1. Snowboard Board Luggage: Burton Wheelie Locker (non-telescoping handle) - it's on it's way out after 8+ years of heavy usage between Japan, Europe, and New Zealand. Zippers on verge of coming apart, the tightening straps and clips have blown out years ago. Not a bad bag, but weighs A LOT. I can get 3 boards (1 split/2 solid), two 2 sets of bindings (split/solid), avi gear, boots and helmet in which is pretty much at it's limit in terms of capacity and weight restrictions on airplanes. This would cover a 2.5 week international trip. I would like to see if anyone has any other recommendations here? I've resigned to the fact that one split and one solid board is the best way to go to make traveling life easier.

2. Snowboard back country/split backpack: Dakine Poacher 36L RAS - Have had two international trips with it doing back country/splitting and is my dedicated bag for proper back country and split missions. Bag is pretty well thought out regarding features imho, but again weighs a ton not including the necessary items (ie. avi gear, layers, food, water, etc). I've tried to lighten where possible by getting the carbon Mammut canister, but it's a heavy bag. Again, would like to see what anyone is using.

3. Inbounds/slack/back country backpack: Quiksilver T-rice 24L - Destroyed after 2.5 seasons or something. I think I picked up the first iteration of the bag. Zippers blew out and some of the internal lining got cut up from the shovel I was carrying, but held up pretty well in some long seasons in Europe and maybe a trip or two to Japan. Not sure if I'd buy again unless the zippers and internal lining has been improved; and if they added a helmet carry system. One good thing about this bag is the movement you have while riding and splitting. Dialled in fit.

I'm considering the Douchebag Djarv snowboard/ski snowroller, but on the fence here. Does the roller cover a split and solid board excursion for 2 weeks? I've used some AK bags for day packs, but found them to be shit house in the fit department, I felt like I had some sort of Ghostbuster pack on but this was approximately 5 years ago.

[kimchi]

Board luggage: I love my Db snow bag. This brand has renamed this thing multiple times (originally the "Douchebag", I bought the Ikea-esque "Djärv", they've now just settled on the "Snow Roller"), but the bag is tits. Substantially lighter than something like a Wheelie Locker, modular to different lengths, and just burly enough for protection and airline travel. I've packed one with 2 solids and a split plus everything else, of 2 solids and my wife's skis (plus both our boots). They're expensive, but they're great IMO.

Edit: Forgot to mention, love how compact they get. Mine is rolled up and stuff in the corner, takes up about the size of a small duffel bag maybe.

Inbounds "bag": I love my WhatVest. Everything hangs closer to my body, so I feel far more balanced. Super small operation out of Jackson Hole. Dakine makes a Poacher vest that's RAS compatible, Volcom makes the Guch vest.

I've never found a backcountry / split backpack I've liked. That was the thrust behind buying the WhatVest, I hate riding with a pack. Never carries right, feels awkward, size is always either too big or too small. I generally use the WhatVest for smaller day missions and will probably graduate to WhatVest + my actual trekking pack for bigger camping missions. Eventually i do need to find a decent pack in the 30-40L range I like.

The various canister airbag systems have never appealed to me... I'm waiting for the electric fan options to get a bit more traction and come down in price. The Osprey Soelden 32 looks really interesting to me, just knowing that Osprey makes great trekking bags. But still only like 3-4 meaningful options on the market here.

[tracer]

That DB Snowroller looks awesome! Noted for the next time I need one of tho… oh wait. I have the Burton Locker Wheelie (which does the job) and about a half dozen other bags of varying levels of padding etc… no way am I buying any more

[coleslawed]

I sold my Jones Adventure roller and picked up the dB Snowroller this fall. the packability of the dB was the key upgrade for me, and I’m a sucker for Scandinavian design and customization/add-on features. I went with the Jones over Db initially due to the lack of internal organization, but they’ve since come out with some great “accessory” bags that connect to the outside. picked up a 50l Strom for a great deal and that clinched me getting the Snowroller. that fits boots + outerwear pretty great for everyday to and from the hill where I don’t need the board bag.

[michaelangelo]

My sister and her husband both have DB rollers and swear by them. FWIW he’s a pilot and his bag sees a ton of travel and still pretty mint.

[unsuspected]

Third on the Douchebag Djärv. Bought one used only for storage so almost brand new for 150ish. Pretty easy to find used here in Sweden.
Already have a Burton wheelie bag which I don't really like, not a thought thru design besides the two detachable bags inside and a Dakine Low roller that I do like with having two separate compartments for boots or other stuff. Between it and the Djärv it's a tough choice. If money wasn't a issue the improved Db Snowroller for sure.

[kimchi]

Third on the Douchebag Djärv. Bought one used only for storage so almost brand new for 150ish. Pretty easy to find used here in Sweden.
Already have a Burton wheelie bag which I don't really like, not a thought thru design besides the two detachable bags inside and a Dakine Low roller that I do like with having two separate compartments for boots or other stuff. Between it and the Djärv it's a tough choice. If money wasn't a issue the improved Db Snowroller for sure.

Is the name "Douchebag" as aggressively stupid in Swedish as in English, or more benign? I rolled my eyes every time I said or typed it before they pivotes to "Db". I always wondered if it was an English-as-second-language thing or "Jon Olsson is an immature dumbass" thing lol.

[JU87G]

I swear by my Dakine snowboard bag (no wheels). I got it during the 10/11 season and it looks like it could last another 10 seasons of air travel. I can get 3 boards and 2 pairs of bindings in it, although I try to keep my travel quiver to 2 boards (which may become a problem when I get a splitboard).

[unsuspected]

Third on the Douchebag Djärv. Bought one used only for storage so almost brand new for 150ish. Pretty easy to find used here in Sweden.
Already have a Burton wheelie bag which I don't really like, not a thought thru design besides the two detachable bags inside and a Dakine Low roller that I do like with having two separate compartments for boots or other stuff. Between it and the Djärv it's a tough choice. If money wasn't a issue the improved Db Snowroller for sure.

Is the name "Douchebag" as aggressively stupid in Swedish as in English, or more benign? I rolled my eyes every time I said or typed it before they pivotes to "Db". I always wondered if it was an English-as-second-language thing or "Jon Olsson is an immature dumbass" thing lol.

Kinda since we are so americanized here in Sweden but a second language thing. DB is actually Norwegian but Jon Olsson is one of the founders.

[pow_hnd]

Burton AK457 Guide Pack is by far the best backcountry/splitboard pack I've ever had.

I've tried a lot of brands over the years, ski brands, pure backpack brands, Dakine, Black Diamond, etc, as well as just regular AK backpacks... But the 457/Japan stuff is next level.

It fits super well, has a goggle pocket on top that you can actually use and use easily. This is my primary complaint with every bag I've had. The top pouch/goggle pocket is always small, hard to actually get stuff into and in some cases completely useless if your main compartment is stuffed full, or the pocket is right next to your shovel pocket and your equipment rubs.

In this packs goggle pocket, it has a flip lid, and you can get a set of goggles, a pair of gloves, extra lens, and a beanie no problem. I have absolutely no idea why every pack isn't designed this way, but leave it to the Japanese to grab the bull by the horns and design something thats actually useful.

The second most useful thing about it is it has a skins pocket built into the back panel/access flap. This way it keeps your skins close to your body, if you're not running them in your jacket. Again, why doesn't every pack have this?

Only bummer, is these bags are hard to come by.


I also have Burton Rider Bag, with a separate boot compartment, AK 90L Duffel,Burton Day Pack 30lL backpack, and a Burton Wheelie bag. All works for me.