The 15 Best Surfboard Travel Bags

The Dakine John Florence Mission Surfboard Bag JJF Signature design is a lightweight, durable surfboard travel bag built for airline travel and exploring the tropics. The 420d Risetop Top combined with the heat reflecting energy shield bottom keep your boards safe, whether they are on a plane or on top of your trust surf vehicle. With 10mm close cell foam padding, a weatherproof stash pocket to hide your valuables, and a slim outline that is practically tailor-fitted to your shortboard thruster shape, the Dakine John Florence Mission Surfboard Travel Bag is the ultimate travel bag. 

The Prolite Wheeled Coffin Surfboard Travel Bag is the Cadillac of surfboard travel bags. This surfboard travel bag was designed for the long haul, that month-long trip to Indonesia where you need all the boards you can carry. This surfboard travel bag fits 2-4 boards safely and securely and is cut 25″ wide to allow for high volume boards, such as a fish or hybrid. This surfboard travel bag features 10mm foam protection throughout the body and includes 2mm foam dividers to keep your boards protected from each other. With multiple interior storage pockets for fins, wax, and leashes, you can be sure to pack everything you need for your next surf trip. This surfboard travel bag also features exterior side pockets and molded rubber handles on each side to help secure the bag to the roof of a vehicle. 

• The Dakine Deluxe Daylight Surfboard Travel Bag is an affordable day bag perfect for a quick trip to the beach, or when packed well, a full-fledged surf trip. This surfboard travel bag is made with durable 600D polyester top and a heat reflective tarpaulin bottom. The bag features 1/4″ foam padding throughout the body to keep your board safe during your search for surf. Additionally, the bag has a #10 heavy-duty molded zipper, a fitted tail with venting to keep your boards in place and cool,  a padded shoulder strap, and an interior wax/ fin pocket. 

This heavy-duty surfboard travel bag is designed to carry 2-3 surfboards securely and made specifically for air travel. To accommodate wider boards like a fish or a hybrid, the bag is cut 25″ wide with a 5″ gusset to allow for extra internal volume. Pro-Lite Finless Coffin Surfboard Travel Bag features 10mm foam throughout the body to protect your boards from unwanted dings and damage. With multiple interior storage pockets, you won’t have to worry about running out of room for all your essentials. If you’re planning on traveling with multiple boards, Pro-Lite Finless Coffin Surfboard Travel Bag will make sure they get to your destination safely. 

The Dakine World Traveler Coffin Surfboard Travel Bag is designed to do exactly what its name suggests, travel the world. With 11″ of height, this surfboard travel bag can securely fit up to 4 boards without fins. Constructed with 600D diamond ripstop polyester with high-quality wheels, that are set in a structured hull, and closed-cell foam padding throughout the body, this surfboard travel bag is built to last. Additionally, this surfboard travel bag has padded dividers and internal and external pressure straps to keep your boards securely in place, as well as plenty of stash pockets. 

Like the Dakine Recon Thruster Travel Bag, this surfboard travel bag is part of Dakine’s trusted and tested Recon Series. The Dakine Recon Surf Longboard Travel Bag is designed specifically for airline travel with boards over 9 feet. This surfboard travel bag features a heat reflecting energy shield bottom and a durable 600D polyester diamond ripstop top with 3/8″ closed cell foam padding, all of which serve to protect your boards during your travels. This longboard surfboard travel bag fits up to 2 surfboards without fins with the bottom board hidden from view, so you’re not charged extra board fees. 

The FCS Day All Purpose Board Bag is the ideal surfboard travel bag for exploring your local coastline. This surfboard travel bag is designed for day to day use, not for airline travel. The lightweight construction of this surfboard travel bag makes trips to the beach effortless. The current FCS Day All Purpose Board Bag is 30% lighter than its predecessor. With 5mm of high-density padding, a contoured stretch fit, and 3D rail protection, this day bag is sure to keep your boards safe during your surf explorations. If you’re looking for the ideal back for quick local trips or road trips, the FCS Day All Purpose Board Bag will serve your favorite shortboard well. 

• Wave Tribe is a small surf company based in California that prides itself on their eco-friendly products, their surfboard travel bags are no exception. These Surfboard Travel Bags are made from high-quality Hemp and Alloy Sun Reflective Mesh. The Hemp serves as a durable and eco-friendly top shell, while the protective mesh provides heat protection. These sustainable surfboard travel bags fit 2 surfboards securely and feature a padded foam divider for added protection. The Wave Tribe Surfboard Travel Bag series boasts a whopping 13mm of foam paddling with an additional 13 mm in the nose and tail for extra protection where it matters most. Additionally, these surfboard travel bags feature plenty of internal pockets for fins, leashes, and wax. 

The Prolite Smuggler Surfboard Travel Bag is designed to do exactly what its name suggests, smuggle surfboards. Well, one surfboard to be exact. This surfboard travel bag comfortably fits 3 surfboards, but only reveals two boards to those unaware of the hidden compartment. This way, when airlines charge by the number of boards in a bag, you’ll save some hard-earned cash. Made with 600D polyester on the top and bottom of the bag, with 10mm of air-light foam protection throughout the body, this bag is sure to keep your boards safe for the long haul. 

• The Prolite Recessions surfboard travel bag comes in both a shortboard cut that is 24″ wide and a fish/ hybrid cut that is 26.5″ wide. This surfboard travel bag is designed for short trips up and down your local coastline and for general daily use. The Prolite Resession Surfboard Travel Bag will fit your favorite shortboard securely. This surfboard travel bag features a semi-reflective heat resistant PE shell on the top and bottom. The board bags top zip flip top allows you to slide your board in and out with ease, and the external wax and fin key pocket will ensure you never leave the essentials behind.  
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• The Creatures of Leisure Fish Double Surfboard Bag comfortably fits two shortboards or two fish / hybrid surfboards. Developed with the Creatures of Leisure Diamond Tech Fabric and 10mm of closed-cell foam padding, this surfboard travel bag is sure to keep your boards safe for your next surf journey. Diamond Tech fabric provides superior abrasion resistance compared to other polyester shells. Additionally, the X-flow ventilation system helps circulate fresh air into the board back to keep your boards from overheating. If you’re a regular rider of fish and hybrid shape boards, this Creatures of Leisure surfboard travel bag will serve you well. 
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