A board bag does two things: it protects your board when you're not using it, and it makes it easier to transport. How much protection you need depends on how you're using it — carrying boards down to the beach is very different from putting them in an aircraft hold.
All the bags here are from Surflogic, who make solid, well-thought-out surf accessories. The range splits into two clear categories.
Stretch Covers
The Stretch range is a fabric sock — lightweight, simple, and the right choice for most day-to-day use. They slide on and off quickly, keep the sun off your board (UV is one of the main causes of delamination and yellowing), and protect against the knocks and scrapes you get just getting to and from the water. They come in sizes for shortboards, fish/hybrids, mid-lengths, and longboards, and in black or ocean green. At £44-£56 they're good value and will last for years.
If you're just looking for something to protect your board between sessions and in the car, a stretch cover is all you need.
Daylight Bags
The Daylight bags are a step up — proper padded bags with more structure, a main zip opening, and built-in features like wax pockets and carry handles. They're better suited to situations where your board is going in a van with other gear, into a roof box, or anywhere it might take a harder knock. They come in shortboard, fish/hybrid, mid-length, and longboard sizes, and run from around £78-£100.
Travel Cover
The Travel board cover is in a different category entirely. At £275 it's built for flying — thick padding to protect against the kind of handling boards get in airport baggage systems, with room for fins, wax, and accessories alongside the board. If you're taking boards on a surf trip, this is worth the investment over a cheap travel bag that won't survive more than a few trips.
SUP Carry Strap
Also in here is the Surflogic SUP carry strap — not strictly a bag, but useful enough to mention. Carrying a large SUP any distance on your own is awkward; a padded shoulder strap makes it manageable. Simple bit of kit at £38.
