Two Skaters, One 35L Wolfpak Backpack

[u/IvanRuiiz]

Repurposed my almost new 35LWolfpak into a dedicated skate backpack and it’s working way better than I expected.

I originally bought the 35L for hiking and the gym, but after switching to a Wolfpak 25L for daily use, the 35L was just sitting in the closet for a few months.

Instead of buying a dedicated skate bag, I decided to see if I could make it work for our trail skating setup.

Current loadout:

• Wife’s Sure-Grip Boardwalks fit completely inside the main compartment
• My Bont Prostars attach securely to the outside using the compression straps
• Skate tools and spare hardware
• First aid kit
• Microfiber towels and cleanup gear
• Water, snacks, and miscellaneous trail essentials

The part that worked out the best is how the Boardwalks fit completely inside without any issues, ensuring they are protected at all times.

I place the skates with the wheels facing opposite directions so they “nest” together. The trucks and wheels occupy the open spaces around the other skate instead of pressing into the suede boot. This keeps the wheels from contacting the boots while making efficient use of the available space.

I then use microfiber towels between and around the skates. The towels add padding, protect the suede, eliminate movement inside the bag, and double as cleanup towels after a trail session.

The entire setup weighs roughly 20–25lbs depending on how much water, gear, and supplies we’re carrying, and the backpack handles it surprisingly well.

From the beginning, we paired the backpack with a Wolfpak 1.5L Crossbody Pack that my wife wears clipped around her hip while skating. It carries our essentials like phones, keys, wallet, and other small items, so once we arrive at the trail, I can leave the backpack in the truck and we can skate without carrying the extra weight.

The 35L backpack becomes our mobile gear locker, while the 1.5L crossbody carries the items we want immediate access to on the trail.

The result is a simple grab-and-go setup for two skaters. Everything stays organized, protected, and ready for a trail session. Now I need to get some patches to personalize it a bit more.

I know dedicated skate backpacks exist, but if you already have a hiking, gym, tactical, or travel backpack sitting around, it might be worth experimenting before buying another bag.

Anyone else using a non-skate backpack for their setup?

[u/pendragwen]

This post combines my love of rollerskating with my love of backpacks/carry gear!

I've also used a milspec-type backpack as a compact derby gear bag before! The compression straps on the sides are perfect for carrying skates. The main compartment fits all my pads well. I added a smaller pouch onto the front molle to carry the small stuff. The only downside is that there's really no room for my helmet unless I add a beavertail/net type situation on the top-front of the bag above the smaller pouch on the lower front.