Need help choosing a new boot bag

[Jed Peters]

I know you mentioned you don't want a heated gear bag, but once you go heated, you never go back. I'm telling you...it's incredible.

www.hotgear.us

 

[Jilly]

I don't believe that the math allows a truly legit, fits in the box, carry on size that would hold a pair of men's ski boots and a helmet all together.

22"X16"X9" is basically a pair of boots L to inverted L with only a little space remaining for some soft items..

I was once on a plane sitting in a row with a dude that bought a seat for his banjo case. Anyone ever buy a seat for their boots??

Which is exactly the way the boots fit inside the Salomon Go-to-ski bag. I don't put the helmet in mine as I need space for camera and laptop.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Is repairing the strap a possible solution here?

I ripped clean off so not sure. I like the bag a lot but got 4 years out of it so might take this opportunity to get something a tad bigger.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

How could you not want a heated boot bag, my old heated bag quit after 7 seasons and I did not think I could make it another day with out one , lucky for me I found one on ebags on sale, It saved my season!!!!!!! Do you use it for a carry on???

I'm not opposed to a heated bag just thought it was a bell/whistle I didn't necessarily need. I would use it as a carry on.

 

[crgildart]

^^^ I had a Hanson boot bag similar to that from the 80s through the 90s before it finally fell apart. It was perfect for carry on, fit in the box just right. I even used it for other stuff, a case of beer once hahaha.. Gotta make sure the boots are pretty dry before putting them in that. Muddy water splashes all around inside when both boot soles aren't on the bottom of the bag. It's a price you pay for a true carry on without juggling boots around at the gate and again on the plane.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Is there such a bag that allows the boots to. hang from the outside but also holds them inside for air travel or am I looking at 2 different bags.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Picked up this bag last month. Best bag I've every owned, but probably not too good for airline travel.

Awesome base lodge bag.

Great bag. Too big for air travel is that the issue?

 

[crgildart]

^^^ Way too big to carry on. You should be able to check it though..

 

[Philpug]

Is there such a bag that allows the boots to. hang from the outside but also holds them inside for air travel or am I looking at 2 different bags.

You are looking at two different bags.

 

[David Chaus]

I have this Full Tilt Boot Pack. $75. I bought it specifically to use as a carry-on bag. It even fits in the overhead bins on smaller regional jets, provided the helmet isn't in the outer zipper storage. That said, I mostly don't travel by air, it's my everyday boot bag and I've had it for 2+ years. The construction is pretty good and it doesn't have any obvious spots where a strap might break.

Line sells the identical product, for a few dollars more for some reason.

Side view

Back view.

 

[Philpug]

I have this Full Tilt Boot Pack. $75. I bought it specifically to use as a carry-on bag. It even fits in the overhead bins on smaller regional jets, provided the helmet isn't in the outer zipper storage. That said, I mostly don't travel by air, it's my everyday boot bag and I've had it for 2+ years. The construction is pretty good and it doesn't have any obvious spots where a strap might break.

Line sells the identical product, for a few dollars more for some reason.

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I find if I wear my helmet on the plane, I am assured to get the whole row to myself.

 

[David Chaus]

I packed my helmet in my checked luggage bag, with a bunch of smaller items stuffed inside the helmet.

Wearing the helmet on the plane is a good idea, never know when I might slip and hit my head on a tray or arm rest. Or get into a fight and need to head-butt someone.

 

[James]

I find if I wear my helmet on the plane, I am assured to get the whole row to myself.

Put tin foil on the helmet for the full effect.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Really thinking of this bag.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...g+boot+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=51O31iN7krL&ref=plSrch

Or this one

http://skigearbag.com/classic110v.aspx

 

[Jersey Skier]

Really thinking of this bag.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001...g+boot+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=51O31iN7krL&ref=plSrch

Or this one

http://skigearbag.com/classic110v.aspx

The second one is THE way to go for daily use. I have been told it will fit as a carry-on, but I have been to chicken to try. I just pull out heating element and put that in a carry-on sized bag to use for flying.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

The second one is THE way to go for daily use. I have been told it will fit as a carry-on, but I have been to chicken to try. I just pull out heating element and put that in a carry-on sized bag to use for flying.

The second one is amazing but so much more expensive so think I'm going for the first one. Great reviews on the first one too and plenty attest to its ability to fit in overhead compartments on airplanes.

Both are great bags and I wish I could buy both.

 

[VickieH]

In preparing for a multi-stop trip, I was challenged for space, but also needed to carry a curling iron. @Jenny suggested that, in addition to

I find if I wear my helmet on the plane, I am assured to get the whole row to myself.

and

Put tin foil on the helmet for the full effect.

I swing or carry the curling iron in my hand through the airport. But I was afraid they might mistake it for a weapon. Maybe if I talked into it as I walked along ....

 

[Jenny]

In preparing for a multi-stop trip, I was challenged for space, but also needed to carry a curling iron. @Jenny suggested that, in addition to


and


I swing or carry the curling iron in my hand through the airport. But I was afraid they might mistake it for a weapon. Maybe if I talked into it as I walked along ....

Pretty sure I was full of all sorts of helpful suggestions!

 

[Philpug]

Put tin foil on the helmet for the full effect.

But wait till you board though, no way in

The second one is amazing but so much more expensive so think I'm going for the first one. Great reviews on the first one too and plenty attest to its ability to fit in overhead compartments on airplanes.

Both are great bags and I wish I could buy both.

It is more expensive..because it's worth it. I have had mine 5 years and beat the daylights out of it and it still performs awesome.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

But wait till you board though, no way in

It is more expensive..because it's worth it. I have had mine 5 years and beat the daylights out of it and it still performs awesome.

I'm sure it's fabulous, just a bit expensive at the moment.

What about this one, it's a compromise in price

http://www.ebags.com/product/athalo...d=10390852&lastsearchterm=heated+ski+boot+bag