Stuff We Want: OutdoorMaster Snowboard Bag, Because Your Board Has Been Riding Naked in the Back Seat
A water-resistant board bag with a wet/dry pocket that folds itself away when you're done, for the rider whose car currently smells like a damp sock.
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Let's talk about your current system. The board goes in the back seat, edges first, scraping the upholstery. The boots go in a grocery bag. The helmet rolls around the trunk like a bowling ball every time you brake. And somewhere under the passenger seat, one wet glove is quietly growing a personality.
The OutdoorMaster Snowboard Travel Bag is here to end that era. It's a full-length board bag made from 900D water-resistant polyester with an interior waterproof PVC coating, so the slush comes off on the bag instead of on your car.
It's roomy, too. The listing says it fits snowboards with bindings still on, plus ski boots, helmets, jackets and the rest of the pile you currently carry in three trips.
The best part is the dry and wet separation. There's an outer pocket with its own compartment, so the soaked stuff stays away from the dry stuff. Your spare socks no longer have to share a zip code with yesterday's goggles.
Now the party trick. When the season's over, the reversed outer pocket lets the whole bag fold down into a compact size. A snowboard bag that packs itself into its own pocket. It's the fitted sheet of gear bags, except it actually folds.
Carrying is easy: a side handle, a detachable padded shoulder strap and a two-way zipper so your gear doesn't slide out mid-parking-lot. It comes in 3 sizes for most standard boards, and the one we're eyeing is the M size, up to 61.8 inches, in blue.
Heads up, and OutdoorMaster says it straight: this is not a fully padded bag. It's built for road trips and short carries, not for being thrown around a baggage carousel.
Who it's for
- Weekend riders who drive to the mountain and are tired of the back seat looking like a ski rental shop.
- Christmas gift hunters shopping for the snowboarder who has everything except a way to carry it.
- Small-space people who need the bag to vanish once spring hits.
Who should skip it
- You fly with your board. You want a fully padded bag, and the listing is clear this isn't one.
- You ski. Wrong shape, friend. Respectfully.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 900D water-resistant polyester with an interior waterproof PVC coating.
- Fits a board with bindings, plus boots, helmet and jacket.
- Separate outer compartment for wet gear.
- Folds into a compact size when you're not using it.
Cons
- Not fully padded, so it's for the car, not the airport.
- Your back seat will no longer have an excuse to be a mess.
Pros and cons are our read of the features on the listing, not a hands-on test.
How it compares
Still stuck to your board at the lift? The Crab Grab Mega Claw stomp pad fixes your back foot. Leaving the board outside the lodge? The XCMAN retractable ski lock keeps it put. This bag handles the part in between: getting everything there in one trip.
FAQ
Can I leave my bindings on?
Yes. The listing says it has space for snowboards with bindings.
Is it padded?
It has a padded shoulder strap, but OutdoorMaster says it is not a fully padded bag.
What sizes does it come in?
Three sizes for most standard snowboards. The M size fits boards up to 61.8 inches.
Does it fold up?
Yes. The reversed outer pocket lets it fold into a compact size for storage.
The verdict
The verdict: hand-picked because it turns the most chaotic part of a snow day, the car, into one zip and one strap. Send it to the rider whose trunk could qualify as a lost-and-found. Their upholstery will thank you all winter.
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