Keep your gear ready for action
Nothing kills a trip faster than starting behind.
You pull up, open the bag, and everything is still wet from last time.
Spring, summer, road trips. It does not matter. If your gear is not ready, the day starts wrong.
Keep wet and dry separate
t sounds obvious. Most people still get it wrong.
Wet gear spreads fast. One vest, one towel, and everything else follows.
Give it its own space.
A gear bag that can handle water keeps things contained. Dry gear stays dry. You are not digging through a damp pile looking for something clean.
Pack it so it holds its shape
Loose gear gets worked over in the car.
Boards shift. Vests get crushed. Everything ends up where it should not be.
A proper board bag keeps things in place. Padding, compression, structure. It travels better and it lasts longer.
Everything else sits in its own bag. Not thrown in around it.
Use something to absorb the mess
You do not need a system. You need one buffer.
Wrap wet gear before it goes in the bag. It stops water moving through everything else and keeps it from sitting in a puddle.
A Towlie does both. You change in it, then it takes the hit from everything that is still wet.
Keep the important stuff within reach
The things you use every set should not be buried.
- Vest
- Handle and Mainline
- Towlie
- Sun hood
- Keys and Water
One bag like the Life backpack. Easy to grab. No digging through the car at the ramp.
A backpack or tote that can handle water keeps this simple.
The rest stays packed
You do not need everything, every time.
Spare gear, tools, dry clothes. Keep it packed and out of the way until you need it.
Board bags and gear bags are built for this. Use them properly and you stop unpacking the whole car every stop.
Do not let it sit
Smell comes from time, not use.
Wet gear left sealed in a bag will always catch up with you.
After your set, give it air. Even a few minutes helps. Open the bag when you stop. Let it breathe.
It is simple, but it is the difference between fresh gear and something you do not want to put back on.
Protect what matters
Impact vests and neoprene do not like being crushed.
Keep them clear of coolers, boards, and anything heavy. Let them sit flat or upright so they hold their shape.
Small damage usually comes from small things. Loose hardware, sharp edges, anything that catches. Keep those contained.
Start here
If you want the simple version:
- A board bag that protects and holds everything in place – Follow Life Board Travel Bag
- A gear bag that contains wet gear – Follow Life Duffel Bag
- A backpack or tote for what you grab every set – Follow Life Backpack or Life Tote
- A Towlie that handles changing and keeps wet gear under control – Follow Towlie
