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Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag vs Thule RoundTrip Ski Roller 192cm
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Dakine carries two pairs plus boots in a padded, wheeled bag at a sensible weight and price. The Thule adds individual padded sleeves and a divider for better protection between pairs.
Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag
Buy itA padded, wheeled ski bag that fits two pairs of skis and your boots at a reasonable weight.
- Holds 2 pairs of skis, 1 pair of boots, poles and outerwear, with a removable boot bag.
- 360° padding with tarp lining and 9 cm urethane wheels.
- Published weights of 2.85 kg (175 cm) and 2.95 kg (190 cm); YKK #10 lockable main zipper.
- The longest size fits skis up to 190 cm, so longer skis need a different bag.
- Dakine does not describe separate sleeves for each pair.
- No warranty term stated on the product page.
Thule RoundTrip Ski Roller 192cm
Buy itA premium roller with separate padded sleeves for two pairs of skis.
- Two padded, cinch-top ski sleeves keep each pair protected and separate.
- A removable padded divider that doubles as a standing pad for changing.
- Fits two pairs of alpine skis up to 192 cm plus poles, with wheels and grab handles on the ends, top and side.
- Heavier than the Dakine at a listed 8 lb.
- Thule doesn't list room for boots, so plan on a separate boot bag.
- Lockable zippers, but the lock is not included.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag Our pick | Thule RoundTrip Ski Roller 192cm | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Skiers who fly a few times a season and want skis, boots and layers in one checked bag. | Travelers with two pairs of good skis who want each pair protected on its own. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
| Capacity | 2 pairs + boots + outerwear | 2 pairs + poles |
| Max ski length | 175 or 190 cm (by size) | 192 cm |
| Protection | 360° padding, tarp lined | Padded sleeves + divider |
| Wheels | 9 cm urethane | Yes |
| Listed weight | 2.95 kg (190 cm) | 8 lb |
| Dimensions | 190 x 30 x 20 cm | 79.5 x 13.4 x 7.5 in |
| Boot storage | Removable boot bag | Not listed |
| Warranty | Not stated on page | Not stated on page - Not stated on page |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag if
skiers who fly a few times a season and want skis, boots and layers in one checked bag.
Know before buying: the longest size fits skis up to 190 cm, so longer skis need a different bag.
Pick the Thule RoundTrip Ski Roller 192cm if
travelers with two pairs of good skis who want each pair protected on its own.
Know before buying: heavier than the Dakine at a listed 8 lb.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Dakine Fall Line Ski Roller Bag - A padded, wheeled ski bag that fits two pairs of skis and your boots at a reasonable weight. Choose the Thule RoundTrip Ski Roller 192cm instead if travelers with two pairs of good skis who want each pair protected on its own.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Bags: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).