Yep- I agree with this. I have this High Sierra ski bag and the matching boot bag and just got back to Boston from OR. The bag is only padded where the bindings go, but I had no problem with my skis getting damaged. Both the ski bag and the boot bag have lots of extra room for gear. Plus with that neon color, I definitely didn't have any trouble finding my bags! Alaska Air also considers ski bag and boot bag as one bag.