[series align=”left”]Unless you’re one of the lucky ones with a resort on your doorstep, every so often you’re going to have to lug your gear in the direction of a mountain. Packing is never easy, and can be especially problematic when a flight is involved. As you approach the check-in desk dragging a massive board bag, it’s hard to ignore that expression on the attendant’s face – the one that suggests his or her brain is making that cash-register noise.

Still, just because you have to get a bag doesn’t mean it has to be a boring purchase. There’s a huge choice out there, so it’s likely you’ll find one that suits your needs pretty damn well. We grabbed as wide a range as we could get hold of, and weighed up the pros and cons

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