Surf Backpack Selection: Carrying Your Gear In Style

There are plenty of choices whether your next surf trip is scheduled or you just need the correct bag for daily use or adventurous travel. One should take materials and capacity of the backpack into account. Having some outside pockets for things like a beanie (to warm up fast), sunscreen, water bottles or wax (should it melt) helps well. Search also for a safe method of bag lock.

Rip Curl F-Light

Designed for your next surf trip, the 40L F-Light backpack Features like a roll and clip wet/dry portion, compression cord, surf wax pocket, fleece lined sunglasses/tech sleeve, and a moulded EVA front panel for extra protection abound on it. Made from a water-resistant TPE covered fabric with a 450D ripstop body and 600D moulded EVA front panel, it is lightweight and durable. Rip Curl is tackling the weight problem with its travel bags quite effectively with this pack. By using lighter materials, they are smaller (saving space), and provide split roller capabilities, therefore reducing the total weight across. For US Airlines with per-bag weight limits, this is crucial. Rip Curl's newest, premium neoprene - E5 forms the basis of the Dawn Patrol. This fresh material works ideal with the toasted Flash Bomb liner and offers the warmth and stretch we have come to know from Rip Curl.

Dakine Mission Surf

Leading producer of high-quality surf equipment including leashes, backpacks and tailpads is Dakine. Designed for weekend warriors and dedicated surf travellers, their Mission Surf is a simple bag. Its bomber design offers the storage required for bright weekend activities and chilly dawn patrols. A tarp-lined wax compartment keeps your fins and wax tight; a dedicated wet/dry pocket is seam-sealed to keep your wet gear apart from your dry clothing and tools. The padded back panel laptop compartment of this roll top backpack shields your devices from wetness, and a range of organiser compartments lets you quickly access all your necessities. A sunglasses compartment coated with fleece helps prevent scratches on your preferred colours. Cold water, mild soap and a scrub brush will quickly clean the bag. Its robust architecture lets one utilise it repeatedly. Anyone who lives, works, and surfs in a coastal city or town will find this to be an excellent bag.

Vissla Seven Seas 20L

Regarding surf backpacks, you want a bag suited for all of your wet and dry items. True surf backpacks will feature sections allowing you to keep your wet wetsuit apart from the rest of your equipment, therefore preventing soaking and leakage. You also want a 100% waterproof backpack to keep your surf equipment totally dry on major surf excursions on a boat. The true bargain is this Vissla backpack. Designed for the dedicated surfer, it boasts a big roll and clip wet/dry area, compression straps, fleece lined sunglasses pocket, fin organiser and more. Its back torso support is even cushioned. For daily strikes, surfing trips, or any watersport adventure, this bag is the ideal one. Made from a sturdy poly-vinyl with welded seams, this little waterproof bag will fit a towel, wetsuit, boots, and a few additional things without trouble. It rolls close and fast clips to keep your equipment dry.

The Dispenser

We thought this was a fantastic feature of this roomy backpack—a bottom zippered section for shoes. We packed in it room to spare a laptop, an iPad, and two phones. This bag also contains additional clever design elements that provide convenience without adding weight, such a method to fasten the top strap's loose end to itself so it doesn't flap in the wind. Additionally included are a padded handle, many zipper pockets, and a retractable pouch for small objects. Try to arrange your boots such that the heels point inward so they won't jab through the rear of the bag.