Features of Ski Bags

Skiing is a very healthy activity particularly in the winters for people who enjoy thrill and adventure. It requires immense planning and will power. There is no doubt that skiing equipment is very bulky and it is important to have a portable container that accommodates all of your gear and is easy to carry around to avoid your journey becoming tiresome. This is where the ski bag comes in.

The first step is to determine what type of a bag you need. There are two types of bags, padded and lightweight. If you have to travel a long distance your poles, ski and boots are prone to be damaged. Hence a heavily padded bag will be the penultimate choice. Alternatively, if you are travelling over a short distance a lightweight, inexpensive bag would do the job.

Next when you choose your bag you need to look for various features such as durability, expansion, zippers, and portability. Durability is a prime concern and is proportional to the thread count. The greater the thread count the stiffer the weave. A high weave count guarantees protection of your gear over a longer period of time. A feature that you will find these days in most of the top bags is enhanced capacity or expansion. Expandable containers eradicate the need of a custom sized bag for different types of ski equipment as they can adjust to a variety of sizes to adjust gear of different sizes.

A plastic or nylon zipper is also an addition which most companies tend to ignore. A large number of high end bags come equipped with a metal zippper. A plastic or nylon zipper can break with the passage of time exposing your gear to debris, and extreme climate. Eventually this will cause you to damage your bag.

Make sure the variety you have has hard-wearing and adjustable straps in several places for easier carrying and reducing strain on your back and shoulders. The outer fabric should be water repellent preventing your gear from getting wet. Although it isn't a necessity, a good bag with wheels makes it a lot easier to maneuver it particularly through airports on your way to your snow adventure.

Ultimately, you should be certain the bag you have chosen has sufficient amount of space to pack your gear and secure it. Even if you have to spend a few extra dollars it should be worth your money.