Here at IW Hockey, our mission is to help you find the best hockey bag for your travel and locker room experience. With so many hockey bags to choose from, we split them into five categories; Carry, Wheeled, Gear Backpacks, Youth, and Goalie Bags. Each category has one hockey bag ranked best 'Overall Performance' and the other ranked as 'Best Value'. Overall Performance is chosen based on best durability and features while Best Value includes affordability as one of the factors.
$139.99 MSRP for 32"$149.99 MSRP for 36"
The CCM 450 Player Elite Carry Bag stands out as a premium choice for hockey players. Its heavy-duty pro tarpaulin construction ensures unrivaled durability and exceptional water resistance, making it ideal for travel and players seeking long-lasting durability. With a spacious main compartment and additional accessory pockets, this bag offers convenient gear storage. Inside, a mesh laundry pocket accommodates game wear, while a player ID pocket aids quick identification. The bag's duffle-style design adds flair in the locker room, complemented by reinforced webbed handles and non-slip silicone grip straps for effortless transportation to and from the rink.
$99.99 MSRP for 37"
Loaded with organization, boasting incredible storage space, and listed at a fantastic price, the Warrior Q10 Cargo Carry Bag is truly a bang for your buck. With five open pockets within the main compartment along with an external helmet and skate pockets, the Q10 has a place for every piece of equipment with room to spare. Under the u-shaped opening is a convenient ventilation window for post-game drying on the way home. Players will also be pleased to know that it has fantastic durability in a lightweight design, making this a great option for the player who's at the rink multiple times a week.
The Bauer Premium Carry Hockey Bag is an easy runner-up, sporting one of the best external looks but still offering great durability and a lightweight design. It has labeled internal accessory pockets and an external zippered pocket for storing base layers, jerseys, and other game apparel.
Now no other hockey bag comes close for air ventilation than the Grit Airbox Carry Hockey Bag. It's built with 360-degree mesh window ventilation which is ideal for the player who plays multiple times a week and needs their gear dry before the next game. Internally, it boasts some amazing organization thanks to the included divider, which helps you store your gear in the same place every single time.
$239.99 MSRP for 33"$249.99 MSRP 36"
The Grit HTFX Hockey Tower Wheeled Bag is a beast for storage space, organization, and travel convenience. Inside, it features an integrated shelving system and hanging mesh compartment that provides players with some of the best gear organization on the market. It also has a tower design, meaning it stands on end so that everything is right in front of you when you're getting dressed and can be easily accessed. There is a BladePort on one side, allowing players to strap their hockey sticks down for an even easier experience walking to and from the rink. It has two all-terrain wheels for a smooth glide and even has a removable shoulder strap if you still wanted to carry the bag.
$109.99 MSRP for 32"$129.99 MSRP for 37"
The Warrior Q20 Wheeled Hockey Bag features the exact same features as the Carry version but now comes with two heavy-duty all-terrain wheels along with a reinforced corner for added support. This version is perfect for the player who loves the value and features of the Carry version but wants the added convenience of having wheels for easier transportation to and from the rink.
The Bauer Premium Wheeled Hockey Bag is a standout runner-up for players wanting a wheeled version of the standard Premium Carry Bag. Built with the same features as the Carry Bag, the wheeled version comes with two rubber wheels and a telescopic pull handle for easy rolling.
If you're looking to spend a little extra and want all the bells and whistles, the True Hockey Elite Compartment Wheeled Hockey Bag is for you. It's loaded with organization, ventilation, and durability. Some unique designs are the Reversible Glove Pockets and Air Dry Panel for immediate drying after a game while ensuring your gear stays secured inside the bag. Two all-terrain wheels and a telescopic handle allow this bag to roll over any surface or condition.
$219.99 MSRP for 26"
The CCM 490 Player Wheeled Gear Backpack is perfect for players who need to save space in their house, vehicle and tight locker rooms. It can handle senior-sized equipment with thoughtful organization and comes with shoulder straps, all-terrain wheels, and a telescopic handle for easy transportation.
$159.99 MSRP for 26"
The True Elite Wheeled Hockey Backpack is a more affordable option and offers a large main compartment along with two external skate pockets and a fleece-lined helmet bag for storing your equipment. Internally, the True Elite Backpack has shin guard sleeves for extra organization and reversible glove pockets to help your hockey gloves dry post-game or practice. Additionally, the backpack comes with fantastic ventilation panels to ensure your gear has access to airflow, even when everything is zipped up.
The Warrior Pro Carry Hockey Backpack is a more affordable option and offers one large main compartment along with two external skate pockets for storing your equipment. Both these storage areas feature mesh panels for great air circulation. This is the Carry version but Warrior also designed a Wheeled option that comes with two wheels and a telescopic handle.
For the frequent pond hockey or ODR player, the Bauer Pond Backpack Bag is a must-have! It has a highly durable exterior that can withstand frigid elements and features external skate pockets, a helmet clasp, zippered cooler bag, and more!
$64.99 MSRP for 30"
Reliable and durable, the Warrior Q30 Carry Bag is perfect for the young hockey star who is at the rink multiple times a week. High-quality materials resist abrasions and water while the main compartment offers plenty of storage and comes with a contrasted liner to make finding gear a breeze.
$24.99 MSRP for 25"
The Sherwood Core Carry Hockey Bag is the perfect choice for players who want simplicity and a highly affordable bag. It's designed with an extremely lightweight 600D construction and features one large main compartment for hockey equipment. It even has two ventilation grommets on each end for added airflow.
The Bauer Core Youth Carry Hockey Bag has a strong shell that can handle travel and the locker room, yet is lightweight for a comfortable carrying experience. Internally, it has a spacious main compartment that easily stores youth hockey equipment.
Another great option is the CCM 410 Player Carry Bag, providing spacious storage and a lightweight design to help with travel to and from the rink. It comes with a unique duffle design to give added style points in the locker room and set your bag apart from your teammates.
$199.99 MSRP for 44"
Incredible storage volume and extremely durable, the Warrior Ritual Goalie Wheeled Bag is a premium choice for goalies needing as much space as they can get. It has large end pockets to separate goalie skates and goalie mask while an additional side-mounted pocket sling allows goalies to carry up to two goalie sticks for an even easier travel experience.
$99.99 MSRP for 40"
Built with incredible durability and a classic design is the CCM Pro Goalie Carry Hockey Bag. It's designed to withstand constant travel and comes with ample space for goalie equipment and all at a more affordable price. The CCM Pro Bag comes in a variety of different color options along with plenty of extra space for custom team embellishment.
Solid honorable mentions are the Sherwood Rekker Goalie Wheeled Bag and the Grit Sumo Airbox Carry Bag. Just like the player version, the Sherwood Rekker Bag utilizes a mix of canvas material and a water-resistant base for exceptional durability, lightweight design, and a unique look. It's a great choice for goalies who like extra organization too, as it comes with two internal skate pockets and two external pockets for game wear storage.
For goalies who need the best ventilation to help get their gear as dry as possible, the Grit Sumo Airbox is the number one choice. Built with 360-degree mesh window ventilation, the Airbox is perfect for goalies who play multiple times a week and need as much air circulation between games as possible. Plus, it comes with fantastic internal organization for equipment.
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