Best Kitesurf Travel Bags 2023
Choosing the right kitesurf travel bag will help get you to the beach easily and without having to spend a fortune on excess baggage fees. It is quite common-knowledge among kitesurfers that a deceptive "golf" travel equipment bag can often make it through the check-in lane without additional fees. If you choose to do so, we recommend getting a cheap golf club to carry in your bag in case of any questions at check-in.
In general, kitesurf equipment is pretty well accepted by most major airlines these days, but just to be sure, take a look at our list of Kitesurfing Baggage Fees for over 300+ airlines, to know what to expect. You can also take a look at the Golf Baggage Fees for your airline, to see how they compare.
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Here is our list of well-reviewed kitesurf travel bags to keep your kites and boards well protected while on the go. If planning to fly with your board, depending on the type of board (twintip vs directional/surfboard), be sure to check whether it will all fit into one bag.
Of all the tips we have to recommend, save space and weight by taking your kites out of their original kite bags, and use a Kite Compression Bag to pack your kites. These little bags will save you space in your bag, as well as precious pounds to keep you below that dreaded 50 lbs / 23 kg limit.
List of Recommended Items in This Article
Mystic Elevate Lightweight Square
Prolimit Surf/Kite Board Bag Evo Travel Double
Prolimit Kitesurf Boardbag Global Twintip Combo
Dakine Club Wagon Kiteboard Bag
NorthShore NSI Deceiver Kiteboard Travel Golf Bag
Mystic Elevate Lightweight Square
The Mystic Elevate Lightweight Square is a lightweight construction kitesurf travel bag with a removable wheel system to keep the weight down at check-in. Choose from among 3 sizes 4'9, 5'4, 5'8 to select the bag that fits your boards, and you'll be able to pack your board, kites, bar, pump, and harness all into one bag.
The compression straps keep everything compact when packed, the mesh airvents allow your gear to breath and avoid mold when travelling, so you can keep kiting even on the day that you fly.
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Prolimit Evo Travel Double Surf/Kite Board Bag
The Prolimit Surf/Kite Board Bag Evo Travel Double is a great choice if flying with a directional or surfboard style board. It holds 2-3 boards inside with separation layers for added protection between the boards, or 1 board and a few kites on top. Fully padded side walls keep things safe inside.
The Prolimit Evo is not wheeled, so you will need to use a buggy or the padded shoulder strap at the airport, but this saves on weight when checking in, and could be the difference between being over or under that 50 lbs / 23 kg weight limit.
See the Prolimit Surf/Kite Board Bag Evo Travel Double on Amazon
Prolimit Kitesurf Global Twintip Combo Boardbag
The Prolimit Kitesurf Boardbag Global Twintip Combo is a great light-weight combination bag that will comfortably fit 1 board and 3 kites in separate compartments. The bottom compartment fits the board and all of your kites and gear go into the large upper compartment.
The Prolimit Global comes without wheels to save on weight, but it does have stashable backpack straps to make it easy to carry around the airport or along the beach where wheels would not be of much help. Available in 4 sizes (135, 140, 150, 165), the 165cm bag will fit up to 4 kites together with your board.
Buy the Prolimit Kitesurf Boardbag Global Twintip Combo
Dakine Club Wagon Kiteboard Bag
The Dakine Club Wagon Kiteboard Bag offers a spacious interior to pack all of your kitesurf gear while going incognito with it's golf inspired rolling design. We love the heavy-duty handles and thick padding to keep our gear protected.
The urethane wheels are classic Dakine, working as advertised for an easy trip through the airport. We also like the thoughtful interior compression straps for keeping everything securely in place while on the go.
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PKS "Golf" Bag
The PKS Golf Bag with Wheels will easily fit up to 3 kites 1 or 2 boards, harness, bar, and pump, in a durable construction. Not the most beautiful of bags, and without real "golf" deceptive looks to it, you may have trouble passing it off as a golf bag unfortunately.
The good news is that the padded exterior, compression straps, and durable corrosion resistant zippers will keep your gear safe while on the move.
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Northshore NSI Deceiver Kiteboard Travel Golf Bag
The NorthShore NSI Deceiver Kiteboard Travel Golf Bag is the original "golf" kitesurf bag, and is still going strong as a great option for kitesurfers travelling the world. It's durable construction is veritably golf inspired, to make it easy to sneak your kite gear through at check-in.
The NSI Deceiver will fit about 3 kites, 1 or 2 boards, plus all of your accessories, and it offers wheels for easy travel through the airport.
Buy the NorthShore NSI Deceiver Kiteboard Travel Golf Bag on Amazon
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