The Low Roller is Dakine's wheeled snowboard bag, and it is one of the most common travel bags you will see in Reddit threads. The listing has over 750 ratings on Amazon.
This review covers what fits inside, which size to choose and the problems owners run into.
What It Is: A Padded Roller Bag
The Low Roller has full padding, a tarp-lined interior and straps inside to stop your board from shifting. It has a lockable YKK zipper, 9cm urethane wheels and a removable boot bag. Dakine says the 157cm bag holds two boards, one of them with bindings, plus boots and outerwear.
The end handle has a hook-and-loop strap. Owners love that you can strap it to your carry-on handle and pull both with one hand.
What Fits Inside
Owners pack a lot in. One owner has taken a 157 to Japan twice with two boards, one pair of bindings, boots, goggles, pants and a jacket. They say a helmet is a tight squeeze. Another owner fits their whole kit, including helmet, bib and socks, with a 158 wide board in the 157 bag.
One rider has fit two large boards, bindings, boots, base layers and outerwear in the 175. A couple who share a bag can fit two boards with bindings for drives, and take the bindings off to make room for clothes when they fly.
There are limits. One owner packed one board, goggles, boots and two days of gear, and found it tight. Riders say the Low Roller is the wrong bag for a week of clothes plus gear. For that, they suggest a bigger bag or a duffel alongside it.
The Sizing Question
Owners say Dakine sizes its bags a little long. Several owners fit a 158 or 159 board in the 157 bag with room to spare.
Do not go too big. One owner bought the 175 for a 157 board and calls it a floppy disaster. Another wishes they had picked the smaller size, because the extra five inches flop over and make the bag ride lower when they pull it. Owners who ride a longer board, or want to fit a helmet, still choose the bigger size.
Owners also suggest covering the nose and tail edges of your board so they do not cut into the bag.
Where It Falls Short
Sagging is the most common complaint. One owner's 165 bag bends in the middle when they walk through train stations. Other riders say this happens with any soft roller bag, because the board is the only stiff part. They suggest packing the heaviest gear near the wheels. One owner who has both bags says the Dakine sags at the top handle, while the Burton Wheelie Gig sags in the middle.
Seams failed for one owner. Their brand-new bag started tearing around the zipper after they packed it with about 46 pounds of gear and clothes. Other riders said the bag is not made for that much weight, and one owner's Low Roller is still fine after five seasons. Keep it under the 50-pound airline limit anyway.
Who Should Buy It
Buy the Low Roller if you fly with one or two boards, boots and some outerwear, and want a bag that rolls next to your suitcase.
Look elsewhere if you need to pack a week of clothes in the same bag, or if you take a lot of trains and buses, where soft roller bags are awkward.
Alternatives
The Burton Wheelie Gig is Burton's rival. Owners say the two are basically the same, so buy whichever is on sale. The Burton has straps that hold your board in the middle of the bag, while the Dakine has the better handle.
Verdict
The Dakine Low Roller is a well-padded, easy-to-pull board bag that fits more than you expect. Pick the size closest to your board, because a bag that is too big flops. Keep the weight under 50 pounds, and it should last for many trips.
