If Burton Snowboards only made travel bags (and dropped the whole snowboard hard and softgoods thing), they would still be one of the best brands in the world for one reason: their bags are bulletproof. For people who travel all the time in all different modes, Burton has some of the most intelligently designed bags, backpacks, and camera bags in the world. If that wasn’t enough, Burton has just released 90 new bag and luggage styles into the mix.
Burton’s new bags are designed to carry everything from laptops and skateboards to snowboards and a month’s worth of clothes. Road tested by Burton’s team of pro riders who travel year-round, every new travel bag, snow pack, photo pack, transit bag or ‘BYO’ bag can weather months of planes, trains and on-the-move adventures.
And while we’re not sure anyone needs all that much help deciding which bag to buy, Burton has been nice enough to create a website to help everyone pick the right bag. It’s called Bag Check. Check it out if you’re looking for new bags. Follow the jump for the official word.Burton Drops a Fresh Line of Bags & Apparel
and Introduces New ‘Bag Check’ Digital Tool
BURLINGTON, VT (June 15, 2011) Burton has a brand new line of bags and apparel hitting authorized dealers around the globe this week – just in time for vacation, road trips and snowboard camp. The foundation of the collection is over 90 new bag and luggage styles, all backed by a sweet new online tool launched this week on Burton.com called ‘Bag Check’.
Burton’s new bags are designed to carry everything from laptops and skateboards to snowboards and a month’s worth of clothes. Road tested by Burton’s team of pro riders who travel year-round, every new travel bag, snow pack, photo pack, transit bag or ‘BYO’ bag can weather months of planes, trains and on-the-move adventures.
To help users find the perfect bag, Burton also just launched ‘Bag Check’, an interactive product discovery experience that helps consumers select the right bag from hundreds of styles and features. First, users decide what type of bag they want. Then Bag Check digs deeper, asking if they are bringing a laptop, a snowboard, camera lenses, beverages and/or a slew of other options. Finally, Bag Check offers up styles that best fit the consumer’s needs – from professional photography bags to luggage that can hold a week’s worth of gear, setting them up for any and all elements of the journey. After they’ve found the perfect bag, users can then share their results on Facebook. To learn more about Bag Check, watch this http://youtu.be/8Mwu_ZbInfs or try it out at www.burton.com/bagcheck
“This Bag Check tool is a pretty sick way to figure out what’s good for you, because trust me I know that bags are definitely a personal thing,” said Burton team rider Mark Sollors. “I’m always on the road, so I basically live out of my Burton packs and luggage. The bags are so well designed – there’s a place to put everything from snowboards and boots to clothes and your computer, all of which I need. So whatever one you choose, I know you’ll be good to go.”
In addition to all the new bags, Burton also released a fresh new offering of apparel and jackets that are team favorites on and off the hill. Feature styles include the Men’s 2.5L Atmore Jacket and Women’s Travertine Jacket, the latest choices in Burton’s growing transitional outerwear line. Bright, seasonal colors and plaids can also be found throughout the line – especially on pieces such as the Men’s Ruckus Hooded Flannel and the Women’s Starr Vest. The collection is rounded out with new editions of Burton’s ever-popular tees and hoodies, featuring an array of new colors and graphics.
To see Burton’s latest collection of bags and apparel, head to your local snowboard shop, a Burton flagship store or burton.com.
And there’s always more to the story. So check out Hannah Teter and Mark Sollors in two vignettes called “Baggage Worth Bringing” http://youtu.be/OIhv8W7w4S4 and “Take Pleasure in What You Pack” http://youtu.be/2VFEr-Cjjjc
About Burton
In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards out of his Vermontbarn. Since then, Burton has fueled the growth of snowboarding worldwide through its groundbreaking product lines, its team of top snowboarders and its grassroots efforts to get the sport accepted at resorts. In 1996, Burton began growing its family of brands to include boardsports and apparel brands. Privately held and owned by Jake, Burton’s headquarters are in Burlington, Vermont with offices in California, Austria, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit www.burton.com.
