You've invested a good chunk of your paycheck on skis, boots, goggles, lift tickets, and other equipment. Protect that investment by taking care of your gear. These boot bags hit the mark on portability, features, utility, and price.
Athalon Everything 330
Everything but the kitchen sink
Athalon's Everything Bag 330 is a gigantic backpack-style carryall that has space for everything you need to carry to the chalet, and more! This thing is enormous and has heaps of free space for ski boots, a jacket, helmet, gloves, electronics, and slope snacks. Padded lumbar supports make up the back. You can overstuff this one all you like but never truly feel its weight. There are drainage grommets at the bottom and waterproof PVC flooring to prevent the bag and the lining of your boots from getting soggy. If you're an over-packer, you just met your match.
Dakine Boot Locker 69L
Beautifully designed
Dakine has made a name for themselves by gearing up athletes with topnotch gear. The Dakine Boot Locker Bag slings over your shoulder with a wide strap or can be carried with a padded handle. This bag rocks in every imaginable way. The lower boot storage area is lined and prevents water from seeping out. Upper compartments give you plenty of elbowroom for jackets, keys, helmets, snacks, and such. The Dakine comes in seven cool colors and patterns, holds everything you need for a day on the slopes while remaining manageably compact.
Athletico Mountain Carry-All
Safe and durable
Rugged 1200 waterproof denier nylon fabric makes the Mountain Carry-All from Athletico Ski both lightweight and durable. Easy-access pockets on the sides and in the front provide a place for electronics, gloves, and hats. There's reflective tape on the exterior to keep you safe during late-night travels. The backpack straps tuck-away completely when not needed. Bottom and side ventilation discs keep air circulating and also help water to evaporate. This is a high-capacity bag, and it's roomy enough for your boots, helmet, goggles, gloves, and other necessities.
Zipline Ski 2019 World Cup Backpack
Hardcore backpack
The hardcore 2019 Zipline World Cup Backpack was designed with professional skiers in mind and is an absolute joy to use. A massive main compartment houses boots, jackets, and pants. There's even a laptop and tablet sleeve in there, plus an organizer pocket for lift tickets, wallets, GPS devices, and other small items. The shoulder, sternum, and waist straps are anatomically designed to provide maximum support and comfort. This is a proper backpack designed with skiers in mind, and it's comfortable enough to wear all day.
Kulkea Boot Trekker
Water-resistance done right
The Kulkea Boot Trekker is a sizeable ski boot backpack made from water-resistant nylons, polyester, and Tarpaulin. Alpine skis fit into two large side pockets. They're well ventilated and allow boots to dry outside the bag. The top-loading compartment keeps helmets, clothes, and gloves safely tucked away. The bottom of this sturdy bag is lined with water-resistant Tarpaulin and also has drainage grommets, so your gear stays dry while your boots drop snow. This tough-as-nails boot bag is available in five colors and styles.
Protect your gear
I love me some cold weather sports! Before I hit the slopes, I make a habit of grabbing my favorite ski boot bag from Athalon. The backpack styling is genius because it makes this very large carryall effortlessly portable. This thing is big enough for my boots, a puffy, the keys, some headphones, a helmet, and a spare sweater. And if you're selective about styling, you'll love the color and pattern choices.
If you prefer a smaller bag with tons of room, I recommend the Dakine Boot Bag. This bag isn't as bulky as most, yet has enough room for your boots with plenty of space left over for a jacket, helmet, and other goodies. Your boots are separated from the other bag compartments, and water never seeps out. A great design from one of my favorite gear makers!
If you spend all your free time in fresh powder, you will appreciate the zipline Ski 2019 World Cup Backpack. This big backpack has padded shoulder and sternum straps for maximum support, plus a ton of room for your boots, a helmet, and other gear.
