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Tom Kilpatrick
A London-born outdoor enthusiast, Tom took the first ticket out of suburban life. What followed was a twelve-year career as…
Your winter gear deserves serious protection: The best ski and snowboard bags
Pack your snow-riding equipment in the best ski and snowboard bags
The best ski and snowboard bags help protect your expensive wintersports gear.

Winter is officially here, and that means skiing and snowboarding season is too. While a good bag is excellent for getting your gear to the mountains and ski resorts, it's also a great way to store your ski or snowboard until the weather turns cold again and the ski resorts reopen. Keep moisture and dust off your gear so when you pull it out next season it'll be ready to go.

In addition to a good waterproof duffel bag, ski and snowboard bags are essential for travel to avoid dinging and denting your expensive equipment, and many are padded, offering additional protection. This is especially if you plan to travel. Not sure where to go? Colorado is a great ski destination and you can even stay in Hunter S. Thompson’s cabin while you're there. Wherever you decide to go, here are our picks for the best ski and snowboard bags you can buy, covering soft shells, hard shells, and rolling models for both snowsports.

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Rip up the resort with the best all-mountain snowboards
These are our picks for the best all-mountain snowboards
A top and bottom view of a Burton Custom 2023 snowboard.
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The 7 Best Ski Backpacks for Late Winter Ski Trips
Three hikers with ski backpacks scaling a snow-capped mountain.

With the ski season in full swing, we found some of the best ski backpacks to carry all your gear. Whether it's a holiday you have been planning for months or a spur of the moment trip, now is the time to make sure you have all the right skiing and snowboarding equipment. There is still time for last-minute purchases before you head off on the slopes. If you’re an avid skier, you no doubt already have the basics -- skis (or a snowboard), goggles, a ski helmet, and winter laters. But what about a good backpack to stash all that gear?

The right snowboard or ski backpack is lightweight, durable, and weatherproof. A versatile bag will lend itself to days on the slopes, alpine touring, and those lofty summit attempts. What makes these bags so special is the snow-specific functionality they offer. Special pockets keep your shovel and probe at the ready in case of an avalanche. An inflatable airbag will help you float high in the snow in case you are caught in an avalanche yourself. While spendy, this life-saving technology should seriously be considered for anyone venturing into the backcountry.

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