People have trusted Thule to carry their snowsport equipment on their vehicles since the 1960s. New for this year, people can now trust Thule to carry their skis and snowboards while traveling by air. The new Thule RoundTrip Ski and Snowboard Bags provide protection, style and convenience to the ski bag category. This extension of Thule’s Round Trip case and bag category is now specifically made for skis and snowboards.

The RoundTrip Ski and Snowboard Carriers feature an innovative internal stuff sacks that both protect equipment by utilizing the skiers own clothing as padding. The bags also feature a durable and rip-resistant tarpaulin material inside the bag for added protection.

We’ll be interested to see how these bags fare against airline baggage restrictions which state that only skis can be in a ski bag, or that skis and boots must be packed separately.  So a great idea from Thule, but will it be thwarted by baggage policy?  We particularly like, however, that the bags go up to 190 in length.  Many bags now struggle with skis that are even 180 in length so those extra 10cm could be valuable to some.

Thule RoundTrip Single Ski Carrier

With generous reinforcement along the tips and tails of the carrier and internal stuff sacks to protect both your skis and clothes, you can feel confident that your gear will safely make it to your destination.

Features:

  • Durable, waterproof tarpaulin material and extra thick padding protects ski’s tip and tail.
  • Padded cinch-top sleeves slide over ski tips for enhanced protection and keep outerwear and layers safe from sharp ski edges.
  • Internal compartment separates and protects poles from skis and other gear.
  • External compression straps prevent gear from shifting inside the carrier.
  • Removable cushioned shoulder strap and conveniently located grab handles allow for easy transport.
  • Lockable zippers deter theft (sold separately).
  • Fits single pair of alpine skis or two pairs of Nordic skis up to 190cm in length and poles.

Thule RoundTrip Snowboard Carrier

With generous reinforcement along the tips and tails of the carrier and internal stuff sacks to protect both your snowboard and clothes, you can feel confident that your gear will safely make it to your destination.

Features:

  • Durable, waterproof tarpaulin material and extra thick padding protects board’s tip and tail.
  • Padded cinch-top sleeves slide over snowboard tips for enhanced protection and keep outerwear and layers safe from sharp snowboard edges.
  • Removable cushioned shoulder strap and conveniently located grab handles allow for easy transport.
  • Large internal mesh pocket stores clothing and gear.
  • Lockable zippers deter theft ( sold separately).
  • Fits snowboard up to 165cm in length and a pair of boots.

Thule RoundTrip Multi-Snowsport Roller

With generous reinforcement along the tips and tails of the roller and internal stuff sacks to protect both your skis, snowboard and clothes, you can feel confident that your gear will safely make it to your destination.

Features:

  • Integrated tip and tail reinforcement with durable, waterproof tarpaulin material and extra thick padding.
  • Padded cinch-top sleeves slide over ski or snowboard tips for added protection and also keep outerwear and layers safe from sharp edges.
  • Integrated wheels, removable, cushioned shoulder strap and conveniently located grab handles allow for easy transport.
  • Large internal mesh pocket stores additional layers and accessories
  • External compression straps prevent gear from shifting inside the carries.
  • Removable pole storage secures ski or GoPro™ poles and padded divider separates skis.
  • Lockable zippers deter theft ( sold separately).
  • Fits 2 pairs of alpine skis up to 190cm in length and poles or two snowboards plus boots.

The Thule RoundTrip Ski Bags will be available in retail in August 2014.