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Transpack makes a great line of ice skate backpacks. These bags come with the patented Isoceles Storage System® which employs a triangular compartment layout to divert the weight of your gear away from your back. The bag also features padded backpack straps. Check out 3 of the Transpack Ice styles below:

	Enjoy a little hockey now and again? Or do you play more regularly for a league? Maybe you’re an ice skater. Then the Transpack Ice Print bag is for you. This print bag comes in several styles including camouflage, pink leopard, blue floral, and zebra. This bag holds junior or up to women’s size 7 hockey, figure, or speed skates.
	If a patterned bag is not for you, check out the Transpack Ice basic bag which comes in a variety of solid colors including pink, black, and blue. Again, this bag holds junior or up to women’s size 7 hockey, figure, or speed skates
	If you’ve got a child who plays hockey or enjoys ice skating, then the Transpack X Pack ICE is a good choice. This bag is designed to get your child’s gear safely to the rink.

Their tag line says it all - “Everything we design and build is all about quality”. Since 1979, Dakine has been building gear for board sport enthusiasts which includes snowboarding, surfing, and windsurfing. Their early products included the Dakine surf leash and windsurfing footstraps. In the 1990s, Dakine began making snowboarding day packs and today their products include kiteboard accessories, backpacks, hydration packs, skate packs, ski bags, and even messenger bags and wallets.

Check out some of the newest Dakine bags below to find your style.

Did you know that ski bags exist that have a boot bag attachment? New to skiing, I had no idea, and spent a good twenty minutes trying to figure out the best way to cram my ski boots into my suitcase without taking up half of the room inside before my first trip out. I suppose many experienced skiers may find it funny, but when starting out this is one of those things that many of us learn the hard way.

This was not my only packing headache however. Over the years I have learned many lessons: some painful, some messy and others that could have been avoided with a little advice. While you probably have travel tips of your own for packing a bag, I’d like to share mine with you here:

• Sunscreen and shampoo leak. Store any lotions or liquids in a clear, sealed bag for the trip.
• Bags are always more full when you leave to go home due to souvenirs and such. Ship things to yourself at home to avoid luggage that won’t close right before a flight.
• Protect expensive sunglasses. Invest in a hard case for your beloved shades; they can get smashed easily in a carry-on bag.
• Roll your clothes. This helps keep them from being a wrinkled mess on arrival. They won’t look pressed, but you won’t look shabby either.
• Stuff socks inside shoes to save space. Simple, but effective when you need just a pinch more room.

Whether you are a die-hard hiker, a skier or a snowboard baby, investing in a carrier for your footwear can help make your life a whole lot easier. Boot bags provide storage for outdoor gear in the off-season and make it easy to carry your boots when you are heading out for your sport or taking a trip and bringing them with you. Here are some tips for selecting the right one for you:

• Be sure and check out the size of the bag. If you wear size 13 boots, you’ll want to be sure they will fit inside before you buy. If you have tiny feet, you won’t want a gigantic bag if you can avoid it. If big bags are all that is available, get one that has two compartments and store other items in the second one.
• Go for water-resistant bags. If you’ll be tracking around in the snow, you will want to be sure your other stuff stays dry. This is also a good move if you are a hiker who goes out in all weather. Just because it is cold outside it doesn’t mean there won’t be mud. Water-resistant bags make wiping up easy.
• If you are a mountain climber and want to invest in a bag, consider getting one with a reinforced bottom for better durability. They hold up well when placed on snow.
• Look for easy grab handles or a sensible strap for convenient carrying.
• Go for bags with additional pockets. The more you can fit in one bag, the less you will have to carry overall.
• Search for reinforced materials at places such as the seams and handles. This type of bag will likely hold up better.