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9 Best ice skating bags in 2022 (figure skating) + how to choose

Last updated on June 1, 2022

Figure skates are expensive. Therefore, you want to protect and keep them in the best condition possible.
One of the main risks is during transportation. Having a good ice skating bag is essential to carry them safely with all your other necessary equipment.
Below are my tips to help you choose the best ice skating bag for you.

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Table of Contents
Best ice skating bag - short answer
Why do you need a bag?
Criteria to choose your figure skating bag
The various options - pros and cons
How to personalize your ice-skating bag
Ice skating essentials to have in the bag
FAQs

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Best ice skating bag - short answer

If you don't want to read the whole article with my criteria to choose the best ice skating bag for you (and my tips to personalize it), below is my top pick for ice skating bag in each category, with some of the popular brands:

Simple first price

Pros:

  • Less expensive
  • Framing for support 
  • Attention kid size only!

Get it on Amazon (4 colors)

Ventilated bag

Pros:

  • Backpack
  • Aeration for the skates
  • Separate pockets

Get it on Amazon (various colors)

Bag on wheels - Zuca bags

Pros:

  • Popular because of all the designs
  • On wheels for easy transportation
  • Can be used as a seat to lace your skates

See the many designs on Amazon


Why do you need a bag?

There are a lot of pictures around the Internet with people carrying they skates around their neck or on the shoulder.
This is a really bad idea because:

  • The friction of the laces against your training clothes will damage them even faster
  • The hooks of the skates will get stuck and damage your clothes
  • You can bump your skate against something and damage it
  • And if it is like on the picture below, you can cut yourself with the blades!!!! Or damage the blade as well
  • After skating, the inside of your skate does not smell good. You don't want that close to your face! 

It is one of the 10 essential pieces of figure skating equipment - see my list and it is also a great figure skating gift idea!

ned for an ice skate bag

Do NOT carry your skates like that!!!!

An new bag is a great gift idea for a figure skater (see my list with 50+ ideas).

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Criteria to choose your figure skating bag

You need a bag to carry your skate safely.
Here are the different criteria you should consider

1. The shape of the bag

A lot of bags have the shape of a triangle to fit the ice skates. Is it a good idea?
Well, it is not a bad idea, but it is not necessary. You are carrying other things in your bag such as clothes, a water bottle, a towel... So, you want a bit more space than just for your skates.
Think about all you want to transport in your bag and choose one that can hold all.

2. How you will carry the bag - backpack, shoulder bag, wheels

The next question is about transport. Once you have everything inside the bag it can be a little heavy. Carrying it on one shoulder is not good for your back.
You will find backpack options as well as bags with wheels for easier transportation.

3. The framing for protection

Check out how the bag holds itself when empty - is there a good framing, is the material thick enough.
The better it stands on its own, the more it will protect your skates.

4. The ventilation

If your skates stay a long time inside the bag, then it is better to choose a bag with an aeration grid (mesh), so that the air flows inside and moisture does not stay.
However, it is always better to take them out of the bag as soon as possible so that they dry. Make sure you read my article about how to take care of your skates.


The various options - pros and cons

In this section, I am introducing the various options for you to choose from. And I share the pros and cons of each so that you can take an informed decision.

Top choices - Ventilated options

  • PROS - Special pockets for the skates + backpack + mesh for aeration + not too big 
  • CONS - if you are carrying in the rain, skates can get wet + limited space for other items

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Not a backpack - cheaper option
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Popular bags - Zuca Bags on wheels

  • PROS - Easy to roll + turns into a seat + inserts to configure inside as needed + popular thanks to many designs
  • CONS - Expensive + Not the best shape to carry when there are stairs
  • See the many designs on Amazon
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    Simple skate shaped bags

    • PROS - cheaper options
    • CONS - you cannot carry much else than your skates + no aeration 

    Get it on Amazon (4 colors)

    Get it on Amazon

    Backpack - Get it on Amazon

    General sport bags

    • PROS - you can carry a lot more than your skates + you can use the bag for other activities when needed
    • CONS - Finding something can become a treasure hunt + there is no framing to protect the skate on all its height
    • Don't pick something too big, you don't want your skates to travel inside the bag.

    Get it on Amazon (many sizes and colors)

    Get it on Amazon

    For competitions Rolling suitcase

    • For training it is a bit overkill, however for competition when you have to carry more (e.g. make up) this is a good option

    Get it on Amazon


    How to personalize your ice-skating bag

    If you don't want to have the same bag as everyone around you, you could personalize it to your taste.

    Easy personalization

    The easiest thing to do is to attach personalized elements to parts of the bag.
    You can add keychains or luggage tags where you have your name on.

    Ice skating keychain - Pink Purple Figure skater
    Ice skating keychain - Pink Purple Figure skater
    Ice skating keychain star figure skater purple
    Ice skating keychain star figure skater purple
    Ice skating keychain - Red stars Born to skate
    Ice skating keychain - Red stars Born to skate

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    Get it on Amazon

    • See all the ice skating keychains on Zazzle (that you can personalize!)
    • or see all the ice skate shaped keychains on Amazon
    Figure skater luggage tag star ice pink swirl
    Personalize this Figure skater luggage tag
    Luggage Tag Figure Skating girl rainbow
    Personalize this Luggage Tag Figure Skating girl
    Synchronized skating luggage tag - Red arabesques
    Personalize this Synchronized skating luggage tag

    Further personalization

    But if you want something truly unique you can paint on your bag. I did it on mine.
    For that you need special paint. Make sure you check the material of your bag first in order to choose a paint that will stick to it.
    And if you are not the best drawer, you can purchase a stencil to create beautiful designs.

    Get it on Amazon

    Get it on Amazon

    Get special paint on Amazon


    Ice skating essentials to have in the bag

    Now let's what you should carry in that ice skating bag!
    More tips in my article about the essentials pieces of figure skating equipment to carry in your bag.

    To get ready to skate

    1. A good pair of ice skates with sharpened blades - it may sound obvious, but you need to choose the right ones for the size and the level of skating
    2. A good pair of socks (not too thick) - your feet won't be cold. If the socks are too thick the feet cannot move and feel the movement as well - they should be high enough. Don't wear socks that stop right at the limit of the skate, it will be painful due to friction.
    3. Appropriate clothing with gloves

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    When you skate

    1. Blade guards to walk with your skates around the rink - the blades are made for the ice, not for other material. Trust me, you don't want to damage them! Learn more
    2. A water bottle full of water to stay hydrated
    3. Tissues - with the cold and the air, the nose has a tendency to run...

    Choose your color on Amazon

    Figure skating water bottle Star skater blue
    Personalize this ice skating water bottle
    Ice skater water bottle Axel in life frozen blue
    Personalize this figure skating water bottle

    See all my ice skating water bottles to personalize

    For after skating or in case

    1. An absorbent towel or a leather cloth to dry your blades at the end - this is essential to avoid rust forming of them
    2. Blade soakers - to finish drying your blades and protect them inside the bag
    3. Spare laces - Laces are being torn and twisted and frictioned all the time. At the end they break, and it is annoying. You should always carry a pair of spare laces in your bag for when that happens

    Check out my article on how to take care of your skates

    Figure skater Pink Purple star - ice skating towel
    Figure skater Pink Purple star - ice skating towel

    Choose your color on Amazon

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    FAQs

    What do you carry your ice skates in?

    Skates should be carried in a bag with support frame so that they are protected. It is even better if the bag has aeration.
    Whatever the bag, the first thing when getting home is to get the the skates out of the bag from them to dry properly.

    How do you store ice-skates?

    During the off season, when the ice-rink is closed, you should properly store your ice skates.
    The most important is to protect them from potential animals and from humidity.
    Your ice skating bag with aeration, once the skates are dry can work. Or in a cupboard with a tissu around (such as a towel).
    Avoid plastic bins which trap the humidity.

    How do I protect my skates?

    The main actions to protect your skates on and off the ice are:

    • Carry your skates in a bag
    • Place a tissue or a tissu blade soakers on the blades when off the ice and off your feet
    • Use blade guards on your blades to walk to the ice
    • Wear boot cover to limit damage to your boots from the blades and friction

    More articles about figure skating:

    • The essential pieces of figure skating equipment you need - read article
    • Gift for figure skaters - 50 ideas - read article
    • Figure skating off-ice training routine - what to work on - read article
    • Best Figure Skating Protective Gear - read article
    • Figure skating training clothes - tips + 5 looks - read article
    • Best figure skating tights and leggings - read article
    • 9 Tips fo Figure skating moms and dads (competition level) - read article
    • Figure Skating Competition Checklist - read article
    • Figure skating coach gift ideas - read article
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