Best sports luggage for awkward equipment from surfboards to skis

The idea of a sporty holiday is an exciting one if you’re an adrenaline junkie, but the question of getting all the necessary equipment to your destination is a whole other ballpark altogether.

Very few sports equipment, except running trainers perhaps, fit into standard travel bags. Picture trying to squeeze a bike, hockey sticks or a pair of skis into hold luggage; it’s like forcing a rhino into a Mini hatchback. Can’t really see it happening, can you?

But don’t despair: there is a way to salvage your sand, snow or sea-based escape: you just need to invest in the right sports-specific luggage for your kit. We’re