Luggage

Traveling nowadays can be a real hassle to say the least. You can’t seem to go anywhere without dropping additional cash on extra fees or finding new difficulties when you arrive at the airport. With all of the new travel rules being imposed by almost every major airline, having the appropriate luggage becomes even more paramount to saving money and enjoying your time away. When not checking a bag, the Dakine Over Under is my new bag of choice for milking every square inch of any overhead compartment I encounter.

I have a tendency to collect bags. Carry-on luggage, in particular. The problem is that no one bag seems to do it all. I kinda feel like Goldilocks – the bag’s too big or too small, never just right. Lately, though, I’ve been gravitating toward the same bag because it does everything I need it to, and that’s the Burton Wheelie Flight Deck.

I’ve had my share of crappy luggage. Wheels have fallen off, zippers have broken and handles have ripped. But it’s not just quality craftsmanship that was lacking, the overall designs of the bags have fallen short. But after receiving and putting the Dakine Overhead suitcase to use, I’m happy to report that I have yet to experience any of these issues.

I always pack my ski gear in a duffel bag before I head up to the hill. It just seems like it’s the easiest way to keep everything together and makes transporting simple. I thought I had the right bag for my gear until I tried the Thule Crossover 70L Duffel Bag and realized that my life could have been so much easier.

Having the right luggage for your ski travels can help turn a good trip into a great one. There’s nothing more frustrating than having luggage that isn’t right for your gear or is hard to haul around when you also have a ski bag in tow.