Surfboard travel bags — flying with your board
A travel bag is built to protect your board against airline baggage handling — the specific hazard of being thrown, stacked under heavy luggage, and exposed to pressure changes in cargo. The key difference from a day bag is padding: travel bags run 20mm to 40mm of foam versus a day bag's 5mm to 10mm.
Coffin bag configurations
Double coffin — two boards side by side. The most common travel setup — split the airline fee between two boards. Triple coffin — three boards. Quad coffin — four boards plus gear pockets for wetsuits and fins. Wheeled coffins are essential for airport transit with a fully loaded multi-board bag.
Brands
Veia — JJF Wheeled travel bags (6'6", 7'0", 8'0"), the JJF 3/2 Convertible (6'0" and 6'6"), and the JJF 4-Board bag (6'6" and 7'0"). Premium construction throughout.
Creatures of Leisure — Quad Wheely travel bags and Double DT2.0 travel bags in fish and shortboard sizes.
Block Surf — the widest range of coffin configurations: double coffins (6'0" to 9'6"), triple coffins, triple wheel wheelies, and the 8'0" triple coffin. Good value across the range.
Dakine — Quad Roller in 6'6". Strong wheels and construction.
FCS — Travel 2 series in short/fish (6'3" and 6'7") and midlength (7'0") formats.
Travel tips
Remove fins before packing — this alone prevents the most common travel damage. Wrap fins in a fin case or clothing and pack them in the board pocket. Use board socks inside the travel bag for an additional layer of protection. Roll your wetsuit and pack it around the nose for nose protection. Check airline dimensions and fees before you arrive — most carriers charge $150–200 each way for oversized bags.
Related
Board socks · Day bags · All surfboard bags
