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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.