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Who Makes The Best Surfboard Bags In 2025?

Originally posted on SURFER | By Chris Dodds | Last updated Feb 14, 2025 4:39 PM ET

Have you ever really taken a look at the standard issue board bags from yesteryear? Pardon my disdain, but they’re absolute garbage. You would think that paying a few hundred dollars for a bag would warrant some heavy duty fabric and extra thick foam–not the case. I’ve had ones that once the low-grade outer shell rips, you see that all there was inside is some flimsy foam that looks like it cost pennies.

The good news is that it is 2025 and we have come a long way. Sure, you can still find some cheap and dinky board bags on Amazon but that’s not what we’re talking about here. New brands have hit the market with some heavy duty bags that go the distance, that’s what we’re talking about. Here is the SURFER list for the best boards bags for 2025.

FARO

The FARO padded day/travel bag tops the list for a number of reasons. First, we love that it’s a small surfer-owned business that brings a new aesthetic and vibe to the industry. FARO designs are simple, yet elegant and, most importantly, durable–they have sustainability at the top of mind. The company is run by Jack Ventura, which sounds like the name of some fictional action star in a Hollywood spy thriller but he’s a real life low-key legend. The bag is great because it serves both uses for a board bag perfectly–it’s slim enough for day use and solid enough to check in for a flight to wherever far off zone you’re keen to explore. I use it any time I’m throwing my boards on the roof rack and cruising up and down the coast on the freeway (last thing I want is some errant rock shot up from a semi-truck to destroy my primo Superwolf glass job) and I’ve hopped many a flight and come out the other end with my board in great condition. One of the great things about it is that it’s lined with interior pockets that can be packed with tees, towels, boardies, or whatever else you want to throw in there for extra cushion–you can beef it up all while packing your essentials. Lastly, the army green waxed canvas with heavy duty zippers just looks dope AF. It comes in a range of sizes and each bag can be rolled down to secure a tighter fit. The price point is a steal for the quality and, guess what, there’s even a sale happening on certain sizes–get on it!

DB Journey

The DB Surf Pro Coffin was an absolute game changer when it first came to market. The innovative design with wheels that work (about time!) to lighten the load of hauling multiple boards matched with the distinct DB design made it a hit. A few years, and tons of flights and long haul trips later, and my first generation bag is still going strong. My boards always made it safe and airline attendants rarely gave my bag a second look–a noticeable difference from that glare you typically get when you drag in some god awful coffin bag that just screams “dirtbag”. With DB gear you look like a respectable and stylish traveler, someone that airlines actually want to be associated with–especially if you’ve got your board bag linked up to your matching roller bag, you look like a travel pro and give off the impression to non-surfers that you can rip like Craig Anderson. They’re currently on the 2nd generation of the Surf Pro Coffin, adding to the original 6’6 size with a new 7’6–perfect for bringing your mid length, step up, and go to shortboard out into the world.

VEIA

Perhaps the most exciting new brand to the surf accessory space is VEIA, backed by none other than John John Florence. The Veia Wheeled JJF 4 Board Coffin Travel Bag is an absolute weapon of a travel bag that comes in three sizes: 6’6, 7’0, and 8’0. The size range gives you the option to really travel the world with whatever it is you need to wrangle the waves of your dreams. The 8’0 would be the choice for a long haul to a place like Hawaii, Indo, or South Africa, where you’d want to have the full range of your quiver available. You could pack your fish, a go-to shortboard, a mid length or step up, and even your big wave gun like a 7’10 Padillac from Pyzel. What else would you need? Made with Cordura fabric and built to the standards of 3x World Champ, there ain’t no chance this thing is going to let you down.

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VEIA

If you’re not about to go gallivanting around the world in search of epic surf but still want to keep your blade nice and fresh as you explore your home zone, then the Veia Explorer Day Bag is the one for you. It’s our current favorite of all the day bags on the market–this thing is not about to fall apart anytime soon nor let your board take any damage as it bounces around the back of your truck or gets moved around your garage. Made with Cordura fabric and 6.5mm of padding, she’s as sound as they come for day bags–hell, you could probably throw it on a plane and your board will come out just fine too. It comes in three options: standard, fish, and longboard, so you’ve got no excuse to keep your board, whatever it is, protected. With a nice price point and the cool Veia aesthetic, the Explorer Day Bag is a winner.

NeedEssentials

The low-key thunder from down under, NeedEssentials may not be the first brand you think of for board bags but we’re here to say they should definitely be on your radar. The Quad Travel Board Bag can help you get your precious blades around the world at the killer price point of only $220. While they don’t have a wheelie option that price is about 50% less than other brands which is, pun intended, very on brand for Need. If you have any doubts then just know that it has 15mm of padded protection and, if that’s not enough, think of all the travel done by team rider Torren Martyn and that should put your concerns to rest–the dude has been everywhere and his boards are always on point. We love the low-key non-branded approach with an emphasis on durability and sustainability.

This article first appeared on SURFER and was syndicated with permission.

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