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SUP Travel Hack: Pack Your Board Like a Pro (No Damage ✈️)

Mauka Lodge - Paddle Surf Retreat

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Learn how to pack your SUP board like a pro and travel stress-free ✈️🏄‍♂️ In this video, I’ll show you the exact method I use to protect my board from damage—whether you’re flying, driving, or heading on your next surf adventure.

No more dings, cracks, or expensive repairs. Just simple, effective packing that works.

In this video, you’ll learn:

The best way to protect your SUP during travel
Essential gear you need before packing
Common mistakes that can damage your board
Pro tips to keep your SUP safe every trip

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced paddler, these tips will save you time, money, and stress.

Got questions or your own travel tips? Drop them in the comments 👇

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6 Comments

@oacvvv 6 months ago

Great and detailed advice!!! ❤

@furrfurr 2 months ago

Nice board bro

@randogadventures53 6 months ago

Great video Tiago! I've used a lot of bubble wrap in the past along with the pipe insulation, but I like your approach! Thanks for the video!!

@joshcannonball 6 months ago (edited)

Great idea with the smaller pipe insulation on top and the cardboard. I already do the rails/nose/tail with extra reinforcement on the nose and tail but that cardboard idea is great.

The biggest challenge is finding airlines that will actually take a SUP these days! Seems to be less and less

@lanceshaw4421 2 months ago (edited)

TSA will more than likely take all the cardboard off and half-ass it at best putting all that back together. I've had my board inspected every single time I've travelled with it. I use a foam block for the tail and half the time they don't even put that back on the right way. I've never had damage using a standard soft SUP travel case. As far as the paddle, I used to pack a 3-piece travel paddle in the case but now just put my regular paddle in the case with the board. I put it in on the deck so the angle of the blade kinda matches the rocker of the board. Zero problems

@thomasgavigan9951 6 months ago

Thanks Tiago! Curious what you do with your paddle? My favorite paddles have the blade connected to the shaft with hot glue so I can put the blade in a duffel bag or suitcase and the paddle shaft is easier to pack with the board, But my current paddle does not have that option...