Is the Burton Wheelie Gig Bag big enough? - Snowboarding Forum

saudade101 · 11-18-2009, 07:48 PM

hey guys, I'm going on a trip to europe for 5 weeks; 3 weeks worth of boarding in the alps, and 2 weeks of light travelling.
Thinking of getting the wheelie gig bag for ALL my gear, including clothes for the trip. Only have 1 board.
Does anyone know if the bag will fit all my stuff in it? I've also got a weight limit of 25kg

Triple8Sol · 11-18-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saudade101

hey guys, I'm going on a trip to europe for 5 weeks; 3 weeks worth of boarding in the alps, and 2 weeks of light travelling.
Thinking of getting the wheelie gig bag for ALL my gear, including clothes for the trip. Only have 1 board.
Does anyone know if the bag will fit all my stuff in it? I've also got a weight limit of 25kg

All your boarding related clothing/equipment will fit no problem so it just depends on how much other stuff you're bringing. I don't think I could personally fit 5 weeks work of other stuff in there too.

Reede · 11-19-2009, 12:38 AM

I have a 166cm Burton wheelie and with a 25kg weight limit I would be fine.

Going to Japan last season I had a 20kg limit and I fitted everything I needed fairly easily. a 25kg limit should be a breeze.

m_jel · 11-20-2009, 11:57 AM

i dunno man, my buddy hit that limit going for only a week to fernie last year. Sure he overpacked and stuff, but i'm thinking you'll need more than he did if you're going for 5 weeks

maf05r6 · 11-20-2009, 12:43 PM

It all depends on how much you plan on packing. For 5 weeks I would think it would be very tight.

paulperroni · 11-20-2009, 01:18 PM

I actually had to return the "gig" bag because it was a bit small...
Traded it for the "BURTON WHEELIE BOARD CASE with wheels" which is perfect to fit all my boarding stuff, plus travel clothing.
Definitely recommend it!

Reede · 11-21-2009, 12:48 AM

You don't need 5 weeks worth of clothes, i just take 3-4 days worth of clothes and wash them. As I said, i've done an international snowboarding trip on 20kg's and had no problems. 25 would be easy as long as you have access to a washer/dryer.

You can also pack the hell out of your carry on bag.

11-18-2009, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
saudade101 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 45	Is the Burton Wheelie Gig Bag big enough? hey guys, I'm going on a trip to europe for 5 weeks; 3 weeks worth of boarding in the alps, and 2 weeks of light travelling. Thinking of getting the wheelie gig bag for ALL my gear, including clothes for the trip. Only have 1 board. Does anyone know if the bag will fit all my stuff in it? I've also got a weight limit of 25kg

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m_jel Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pickering Posts: 574	i dunno man, my buddy hit that limit going for only a week to fernie last year. Sure he overpacked and stuff, but i'm thinking you'll need more than he did if you're going for 5 weeks __________________ redbubble.com/people/mkelly06 snowyunicornlove.blogspot.com

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11-19-2009, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Reede Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 398	I have a 166cm Burton wheelie and with a 25kg weight limit I would be fine. Going to Japan last season I had a 20kg limit and I fitted everything I needed fairly easily. a 25kg limit should be a breeze.

11-20-2009, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
maf05r6 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 535	It all depends on how much you plan on packing. For 5 weeks I would think it would be very tight.

11-20-2009, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
paulperroni Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 204	I actually had to return the "gig" bag because it was a bit small... Traded it for the "BURTON WHEELIE BOARD CASE with wheels" which is perfect to fit all my boarding stuff, plus travel clothing. Definitely recommend it!

11-21-2009, 12:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reede Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 398	You don't need 5 weeks worth of clothes, i just take 3-4 days worth of clothes and wash them. As I said, i've done an international snowboarding trip on 20kg's and had no problems. 25 would be easy as long as you have access to a washer/dryer. You can also pack the hell out of your carry on bag.