....there may be other options, but I am going to give an answer option for my own question; add-a-bag straps. I have never used these but they seem to be a thing....I obviously don't get out enough, lol.-
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Boot Bag for carry on
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....there may be other options, but I am going to give an answer option for my own question; add-a-bag straps. I have never used these but they seem to be a thing....I obviously don't get out enough, lol.
I used to have rolling suitcases that would piggy-back on each other. When attached you could roll both with one hand, but it was heavy and a pain in the butt to maneuver/attach/detach. I like having a backpack more.
I have a large weekender backpack as my carry on. It has a sleeve on the back that slips over my checked suitcase handles. So, boot bag on my back, sportube in my right hand, rolling suitcase in my left, with backpack attached to straps.
I have an Athalon bag. I just put everything in the outside boot compartments and leave the center empty. It compresses down small enough to fit in the overhead compartment. I can fit boots, pants, base layer, nano puff, gloves, goggles, and beanie. I pack my helmet in my suitcase and wear my jacket. If my luggage gets lost, I can still ski the next day while I wait. I just need to rent skis and a helmet. The backpack is convenient, but heavy. I am looking for one with wheels for future travel. I don't find the carry on suitcases hold as much and they aren't as useful once I am at my destination and traveling to the resort daily.
Hey Pat! I do like using a backpack boot bag, but I agree it is heavy and when you are at the airport 2 hours early, are hoofing it through security, and around the airport I expect I would much prefer using a wheeled bag. When I ski out west I generally ski with a backpack for hydration, packing lunch, and having space to stuff an extra or no longer needed layer - although I prefer skiing without a pack it works great especially when lunch is not back at the base. At my destination I use it as a boot bag - my larger one has clips/straps on the side where I can clip the boots, but if I travel with my more streamlined one I do the whole velcro the power straps together and sling over my shoulder routine. When I fly I pass off my ski backpack as my purse/briefcase and put it under my seat - my larger one even fits my work laptop for the times when that needs to come.
If you are looking for a wheeled boot bag, I noticed a Sportube Cabin Cruiser is being sold in the gear sale section
[QUOTE="lisamamot, post: 323487, member: 4238"
If you are looking for a wheeled boot bag, I noticed a Sportube Cabin Cruiser is being sold in the gear sale section[/QUOTE]
I saw that, but I want one that works both as a back pack and rolls. I need to carry it on my back while I roll a suitcase and a ski bag. Once those are checked, I’d rather roll. I’m a Goldilocks for sure!
If you are looking for a wheeled boot bag, I noticed a Sportube Cabin Cruiser is being sold in the gear sale section
[/QUOTE]I saw that, but I want one that works both as a back pack and rolls. I need to carry it on my back while I roll a suitcase and a ski bag. Once those are checked, I’d rather roll. I’m a Goldilocks for sure!
I get it. A bit of a miss on Sportube's part - if they had made it convertible it would be the bomb.
I saw that, but I want one that works both as a back pack and rolls. I need to carry it on my back while I roll a suitcase and a ski bag. Once those are checked, I’d rather roll. I’m a Goldilocks for sure!If you are looking for a wheeled boot bag, I noticed a Sportube Cabin Cruiser is being sold in the gear sale section
Maybe something like this could be made to work?
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimaxx-Folding-Compact-Lightweight-Premium/dp/B07B3JB89V/
The small carry-on sized roller is a great way to do this. I use this as my carry-on. https://evergoods.us/products/civic-transit-bag-40l
Very well built, laptop sleeve, versatile, not a one-trick bag.
Very well built, laptop sleeve, versatile, not a one-trick bag.
The first leg home on my recent trip was on a regional jet (didn't think to note what kind). I asked the gate check person for a valet tag for my boot bag. She said she thought it would fit. In reality, I had to take my helmet out to get the bag in the overhead.
My bag is a soft unstructured bag (lower compartment for boots laid flat, pyramidal upper compartment) with a single shoulder strap. (An LL Bean bag they don't make anymore. Dakine makes something similar but slightly larger.) It looks small, especially when it is not stuffed full.
My bag is a soft unstructured bag (lower compartment for boots laid flat, pyramidal upper compartment) with a single shoulder strap. (An LL Bean bag they don't make anymore. Dakine makes something similar but slightly larger.) It looks small, especially when it is not stuffed full.
The carry-on sized roller is my plan for this next trip. I just picked this at Marshall's for $59.99 and it is currently loaded with my boots (size 25.5) and everything else I need to ski for the day other than my helmet...which appears may fit in my Douchebag Slim Jim, otherwise I will clip it to the outside of my carry-on and shove it under my seat. Bonus, it also has a hidden laptop compartment and since I need to bring work with me this time that works out perfectly.
https://www.olympiausa.com/collections/carry-on-1/products/nema-22
That's great.I just returned from a Steamboat and Snowmass trip where I flew on CRJs with American, and the bag easily fit in the overhead bins on all travel legs.
After years of being tired of hauling a heavy boot backpack around I bought a rollaboard from Burton 5 yrs ago. Its about a max size overhead capable bag. zips in half to put my boots ski socks in one side, and my $$ jacket, gloves, pants and goggles in the other. I arrive with all the gear I really need to ski. I pack the casual wear, long underwear, etc in a small suitcase or my DB ski bag.
Unfortunately they stopped making it. IT is VERY tough, ballistic black with a rubbery full size back panel. Has been checked on the way home a few times. Makes a good weekend roll aboard, but my ski gear just stays there year round...ready to go at a moments notice.
Never going back to a backpack, sore shoulder, banging into people in the airport, tired n cranky.
Unfortunately they stopped making it. IT is VERY tough, ballistic black with a rubbery full size back panel. Has been checked on the way home a few times. Makes a good weekend roll aboard, but my ski gear just stays there year round...ready to go at a moments notice.
Never going back to a backpack, sore shoulder, banging into people in the airport, tired n cranky.
I wish that I could dump the heavy boot backpack ... but I need the heated bag to get my boots on my feet in the morning.
2 reasons I stick with a backpack over a rolling boot bag...
1) I can't wrangle three separate rolling items. When travelling, I have my rolling ski bag (SportTube in my case) in one hand, my regular rolling suitcase in the other, plus my bootbag on my back. If it was rolling too, I'd be out of hands unless I could piggy-back things somehow.
2) I often (as much as possible) use my bootbag to get my things to the lodge to boot-up... a rolling bag wouldn't work there nearly as well
1) I can't wrangle three separate rolling items. When travelling, I have my rolling ski bag (SportTube in my case) in one hand, my regular rolling suitcase in the other, plus my bootbag on my back. If it was rolling too, I'd be out of hands unless I could piggy-back things somehow.
2) I often (as much as possible) use my bootbag to get my things to the lodge to boot-up... a rolling bag wouldn't work there nearly as well
I tried something different this year for carrying on boots for air travel.
I bought a Patagonia MLC. The boots pack laying.down instead of standing up so there are no issues fitting in an overhead. There’s enough room for everything I needed for a day’s skiing (except helmet which I check with my skis) plus a lap top, iPad, chargers, and a book. The bag is designed to meet airline restrictions so no hassles taking it on to the plane.
I was really happy with it. It’s comfortable to carry either as a backpack, shoulder bag or by the carry handle like a briefcase. It’s well made, seems durable, and will work well for other travel if I don’t want to take a roll aboard for some reason.
Two thumbs up!
www.patagonia.com
I bought a Patagonia MLC. The boots pack laying.down instead of standing up so there are no issues fitting in an overhead. There’s enough room for everything I needed for a day’s skiing (except helmet which I check with my skis) plus a lap top, iPad, chargers, and a book. The bag is designed to meet airline restrictions so no hassles taking it on to the plane.
I was really happy with it. It’s comfortable to carry either as a backpack, shoulder bag or by the carry handle like a briefcase. It’s well made, seems durable, and will work well for other travel if I don’t want to take a roll aboard for some reason.
Two thumbs up!
Patagonia Black Hole® MLC® Convertible Suitcase 45L
Our Patagonia® Black Hole® MLC® soft-sided suitcase meets carry-on requirements. Use it as backpack, shoulder bag or duffel.
www.patagonia.com
I picked up a Sportube Overheader from Mountainsteals.com for ~$80 on sale. I thought I was getting the green plaid one but they sent me a black and green one that coordinates with my Kulkea ski bag instead.
I haven't gone anywhere with it yet but I loaded all my crucial gear into it to test it out and it's much more comfortable to wear than my old carry on back pack from last millennia and has a more convenient set up.
I haven't gone anywhere with it yet but I loaded all my crucial gear into it to test it out and it's much more comfortable to wear than my old carry on back pack from last millennia and has a more convenient set up.
These are your ski boots. Do not check them, buy them a seat.
pliny the elder
pliny the elder
I haven't read everyone's posts, but I use the Orvis Nylon Tote. I am generally able to pack everything in my ski bag, backpack and tote. The Orvis tote bag held my 325 boots, goggles, one flannel, Mountain Hardware vest, MH puffy, smart wool base layer, boot warmers, 2 ski socks, and my food bag for four days of skiing. (powerpars annd turkey jerkey). that is my "personal item" and then I also pack an Osprey 50 as my carry on which held books,, work stuff laptop, ski jacket, ski bibs, R1 hoody, Pat NanoAir Jacket and toiletries. The ski bag held everything else.
