Longboard travel bags - an age old question, for which the answer used to be "cricket bag" and thankfully has now evolved into these Loaded x Kyoto longboard backpacks!
I was pretty scared how much these were going to cost when we saw they were coming, but honestly £120 is less than half the other options open for bags that'll take a proper longboard!
It's got everything you could hope for in a longboard bag - first and foremost, griptape resistant insides and lots of padding. Throw in the zip pockets and generous size and suddenly there aren't many boxes left unticked. Wheels perhaps, for the airport? But you've got rucksack straps and a shoulder strap to choose from, so I reckon you'll be alright.
Big enough for two 94cm/37" completes! Or one complete and loads of decks. Or one complete and loads of gear, as per the picture.
Throw in some truly Loaded colourways and you've got yourself a winner.
If your board is longer and you don't need quite so much space - check out the bigger version: The Loaded x Kyoto Long Base Longboard Backpack.
From Loaded themselves:
The SB Pro 2 Skateboard Bag is built for riders who move fast and pack smart. Compact enough to take anywhere yet spacious enough for up to two completes — or a complete and a handful of extra decks — it's the perfect travel companion for the rider who shows up ready. Sized for boards up to 37" x 10.5" (94 x 26.7 cm), it's the ideal fit for the Fathom, Tangent, Bolsa II, and Snubnose Tesseract II. 360° padded protection and a PU protector keep your deck safe — and keep everything around it safe from your deck. Because grip tape doesn't discriminate, and the SB Pro 2 does. An internal delimiter keeps your board separated from your helmet, pads, and gear so nothing damages anything else, a zipped pocket keeps your slide gloves, skate tool, and essentials organized, and external backpack straps keep both hands free for wherever the day takes you.
It's right for you if...
- You ride street, park, or freestyle shapes — boards up to 37" x 10.5" (94 x 26.7 cm) means the Fathom, Tangent, Bolsa II, and Snubnose Tesseract II all slide right in.
- You never travel with just one board — room for up to two completes or a complete and a handful of extra decks.
- You want to protect your investment — and everything around it. 360° padded protection keeps your deck safe and keeps your grip tape from destroying everything else.
- You never show up unprepared — an internal delimiter keeps your board separated from your helmet, pads, and gear, and a zipped pocket keeps your full kit organized and ready.
- You travel light — compact dimensions of 37.5" x 11" x 7" (95 x 28 x 18 cm) make the SB Pro 2 the easiest board bag to check on a flight, strap to a bike, or take anywhere the session leads.
