The 7 Best Ski & Snowboard Boot Bags of 2020-2021

We’ve all seen that guy struggling through the ski resort parking lot with an armful of ski gear splayed out randomly. And most of us have been there too, trying to juggle skis and poles while your boots swing and smack your shins and your helmet tries to skitter off into a plow pile. It can be pretty challenging to get all of your gear from point A to point B without an extra set of arms. It’s unwieldy, heavy, and often cold and wet. Ski boot bags are designed to take the hassle out of transporting your gear. They keep your boots warm and dry and have pockets for other gear like your helmet, goggles, and gloves. A good boot bag doesn’t just make it easier to move your gear around, it helps you stay organized, and keeps you from forgetting anything important.

So stop swearing at your gear as you try to get it all from the parking lot to the resort lodge. Stop worrying about getting your boots wet and forgetting your helmet. Grab a boot bag, and get organized. You’ll provide less comic relief in the parking lot, but your ski days will start on the right foot. Here are the best ski and snowboard boot bags of the season.

Dakine Boot Pack 50L

Dakine knows gear bags, they’ve built their reputation on it, and the Boot Pack 50L is no exception. Whether you snowboard or ski, this bag makes it easy to transport all your gear and keep organized. At the heart of the Boot Pack is a tarp lined boot pocket. It’s waterproof, so even if you throw your boots in there with snow still on them, it won’t soak your other gear. And it won’t let that ski boot stank pervade your face mask or any other gear in the bag. It’s also got a separate helmet and goggle pocket, so you don’t have to juggle them, or accidentally forget your spare storm lenses. Finally, there's another gear pocket on the front that’s perfect for smaller accessories like an extra face mask and gloves.

The Boot Pack has the capacity to work as a mobile base camp, drop it in the lodge, gear up, and return to swap goggle lenses, put on dry socks, or grab lunch. And it’s easy to transport thanks to Dakine’s padded backpack system built in. So load up the Boot Pack and rest easy knowing you’ll have all your gear handy at the hill.

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evo Boot Pack

evo’s Boot Pack can be summed up in one phrase: “detail-oriented”. It’s not vying to be the biggest pack on this list, instead, it’s one of the most well-thought-out. It’s packed with small features that really set it apart. The shell of the pack is made with a water-repellent TPU material so your boots will stay dry even if you leave the pack out in the snow. Inside it’s got a waterproof (and smell proof) boot pocket, a front accessory pocket, and a top helmet and goggles pocket. It’s also got two stuff pockets on the outside, perfect for a thermos, extra layer, or water bottle.

But the Boot Pack’s real magic reveals itself when it’s time to change into your ski or snowboard boots. Instead of trying to cram into your boots in a cramped car, or dancing around a wet parking lot in one foot, just fold out the built-in changing mat from the back of the Boot Pack and change in comfort. It protects your bare feet from any moisture and wetness in the parking lot and ensures you start the day with warm dry feet. And of course, the Boot Pack is easy to transport with its padded straps. So if you’re the sort of person who appreciates great design and useful details, give the Boot Pack a try.

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Kulkea Trekker

If you’re the sort of person that wants every piece of gear they own to have its own discrete storage place, the Kulkea Trekker is the bag for you. This thing is huge and feature-packed. It has 12 pockets, not counting the exterior helmet sling, and they’re all specifically sized for different gear. Slide your pants and jacket into the top, each boot gets its own pocket, your goggles get their own padded pocket, each glove gets a pocket, and there’s a few more just for good measure. If you can’t fit all of your gear in here, there’s not much we can do for you.

And the Kulkea Trekker isn’t just big, it’s got a bunch of thoughtful design details that make it easy to use. The zipper pulls glow in the dark to make it easy to use during early mornings, and boot vents to allow your boots to dry out without stinking up the rest of your pack. And it doesn’t skimp on the backpack end of things either, it’s got a fully adjustable padded harness with quick-release buckles to make it easy to get on and off. If you want to carry every single accessory you could ever need, with comfort, the Trekker is the bag for you.

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Dakine Locker Bag 69L

We’ve all looked at the ski resort lockers enviously, they’re convenient and spacious. But what if you like to ski multiple resorts, and don’t feel like renting a year-long locker? Well, Dakine has you covered with their Locker Bag, all the convenience of a resort locker, with none of the downsides. At 69 liters, this thing is huge, with room for your boots and all the rest of your gear. It’s got a split-level pocket system, so you can jump right to whatever gear you need instead of digging through it all to find your gloves. And best of all, the boot pocket folds out into a changing matt so you can keep your feet dry as you swap from your street shoes to your ski boots and back again.

If you want all the capacity with none of the cost and hassle, the Dakine Locker Bag is your ticket. It’s got room for every piece of ski or snowboard gear and apparel you own, and it keeps everything organized and at hand.

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Burton Boothaus 2.0

At first glance, the Burton Boothaus 2.0 might look like just another duffle bag, but it’s not. Instead, it’s designed to perfectly fill the needs of skiers and snowboarders, keeping gear organized and handy. At the heart of the Boothaus is the waterproof boot bag to keep your boots separate from the rest of your gear. But the Boothaus also has a separate gear pocket for your helmet, outerwear, and accessories, along with a “stinky gear” mesh pocket that allows your socks and base layers to air out without getting the rest of your possessions funky.

If you’re a big fan of duffle bag styling combined with boot bag utility, the Boothaus 2.0 will serve you well.

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Dakine Boot Pack DLX 75L

The “DLX” in the Dakine Boot Pack DLX stands for “Deluxe” and that’s really what this bag is. It takes all the features of Dakine’s regular boot bags and kicks them up a notch. Dakine sweated the details designing this bag and it shows. The Boot Pack DLX has a huge 75L capacity that swallows any gear you throw at it, but it doesn’t feel gigantic on your back or in the car. The DLX’s compression straps help with that, open them up to load it, and then cinch them down to keep everything secure. And Dakine’s beefy harness spreads the weight over your upper body to make schlepping your gear to and from the car easy.

In addition to the standard tarp-lined boot pocket, the DLX has zippered side and accessory pockets to keep all your gear organized. If your definition of the best ski bag includes top of its class capacity and features, look no further than the Boot Pack DLX.

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Dakine 30L Boot Bag

What if you’re looking for a bag that carries your boots, and just your boots? Some skiers don’t need all the pockets and features of bigger bags, they just want something that keeps their boots warm and dry, and is easy to carry. Enter Dakine’s 30L boot bag. It’s small, simple, and affordable. It’s got one main zippered pocket, perfectly sized for a pair of snowboard or ski boots. There’s a removable shoulder strap, an accessory pocket, and nothing else.

If you just want to stick to the essentials, Dakine’s 30-liter boot bag gets the job done at a low price with no-nonsense.

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