Plein Air Québec·Published on August 14, 2026·📖 1 min read
Car transport, backpack, roof rack and home storage, without damaging your board.
A big advantage of modern SUP: it’s easy to transport. Here’s how, depending on your board — a companion to our paddleboarding guide.
Inflatable board
- Deflated, it fits in a backpack and any car trunk.
- Roll it without tight creases, keep the fin protected.
- In the bag, don’t leave it for days in a hot car (heat = enemy #1).
Hard board
- Roof rack with straps and rail pads; nose forward.
- Padded bag for travel and storage.
- Never rest it on the fin or leave it in the sun.
Home storage
- Indoors, at a stable temperature, out of direct sun.
- Inflatable: stored rolled or lightly inflated, never wet.
- Hard: flat or on edge, in a bag.
Good storage means years of extra life for the board — details in Clean and maintain.
Bags, straps and pads below.
