The 5 Mistakes 99% of Board Gamers Make When Transporting Their Games (And How to Fix Them)
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched fellow board gamers transport their games in the worst possible way. The intention is always great — bringing your games to share with friends, introducing new titles, creating memorable game nights. But the execution? It’s usually a mess. Crushed corners, scattered components, soaked boxes, aching shoulders… All because of the wrong bag.
So let’s talk honestly. If you’re someone who regularly brings your games to friends’ houses, game nights, meetups, or conventions, chances are you’re making at least one of these five mistakes — just like 99% of gamers out there. The good news? There’s a simple, practical solution: a real backpack designed specifically for board games.
Here are the five biggest mistakes — and how to solve them.
Mistake #1: Stacking your games in a tote bag (or a regular backpack)
The tote bag trap is real. It’s easy to grab, it feels convenient… but it’s absolutely not made for board games. Why? It’s too small. And our games? They’re big. So either your favorite big-box games stay at home, or you try to cram them in and end up damaging the corners, crushing the lids, and denting the boxes. Tote bags are rigid and awkward to carry — and the same goes for regular backpacks. These bags weren’t designed for the size, shape, or fragility of board games. They’re just not the right tool for the job.
Mistake #2: Mixing everything together to “save space”
Some gamers try to be clever: remove inserts, ditch the boxes, and stuff everything into plastic bags, ziplocks, or elastic bands. The logic is simple — make it more compact, carry more games. But in reality? It’s a nightmare. You waste time re-bagging and sorting, you risk losing components, and you destroy any hope of setup-time efficiency. It’s stressful, messy, and frankly, it kills the vibe before the first dice roll. You don’t want your game night to start with 20 minutes of trying to reassemble Terraforming Mars from a dozen plastic pouches.
Mistake #3: Trying to bring your whole collection
Let’s be honest — one of the joys of being a board gamer is owning a collection you’re proud of. And when it’s time to head out? Of course you want to show it off. You want options. You don’t want to be the person who shows up with just one game. But bringing 10+ games in a pile of ill-suited bags? That’s asking for trouble. That’s where a real board game backpack changes everything. A good one lets you carry 10, 12, sometimes even 14 standard-sized games. Or, if you’re bringing the big guns — Nemesis, Frosthaven, Doom — you can still fit 3–4 massive boxes with ease. No compromises. No frustration.
Mistake #4: Using an uncomfortable bag
Hand-carrying your games might feel manageable at first… until it doesn’t. Most board game bags are made to be carried by hand or on one shoulder. And when you're carrying 10 to 15 kilos (yes, board games get that heavy), it turns into pure discomfort. You feel it in your back, your arm, your patience. That’s why we designed our backpack like a hiking pack — with padded shoulder straps, a breathable back panel, and a waist belt to distribute the weight. The result? You can carry 15 kilos on your back and barely feel it. Comfort isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.
Mistake #5: Forgetting that cardboard and rain don’t mix
Here’s a common one — using open-top bags, IKEA totes, or any kind of bag that doesn’t fully zip shut. It seems fine… until the weather turns. One rainy walk and your prized collection is soaked. The boxes warp, the components stick together, and suddenly your game is ruined. Board games aren’t cheap — they’re an investment. And they deserve protection. A fully enclosed, rain-resistant backpack isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s essential.
So why did we build this backpack?
Because we’ve made all these mistakes ourselves. We’ve crammed games into tote bags. We’ve had components spill out in transit. We’ve winced carrying 12 kilos on one shoulder. We’ve run through the rain hoping our cardboard boxes would survive. We were tired of it. And no existing bag really solved the problem.
That’s why we created a backpack specifically for board gamers — people like us, who travel with their games, who go to game nights and conventions, who want to share their passion without sacrificing comfort, protection, or efficiency.
This backpack is our answer to all the frustrations we’ve faced as gamers on the go. It’s our way of giving back to a community that deserves better gear. It’s built for the real world — not for showrooms. And it’s made to carry your collection, protect it, and make your game nights smoother, easier, and a lot more enjoyable.
So if any of these five mistakes sound familiar — it might be time to ask yourself: Is your bag really up to the task? Because if you love board games enough to bring them everywhere… it’s time to have a backpack that’s built to go everywhere with you. One that respects your collection as much as you do.
