When you are packing your surfboard (or surfboards) into your board bag, you should follow these tips to make sure it is transported correctly:
Some surfing travel bags unzip completely while others unzip at one end. If the bag unzips completely, then make sure to put the board in with the correct orientation. If you are sliding the board in from one end, make sure you have the orientation correct.
If the board has a space for a fin, place the board in the board bag with a focus on where the fin is going.
If there are pockets for fins, then remove the fin and place in the pocket.
If there is no space for a fin, then remove the fin and wrap in bubble wrap or foam. Place the wrapped fin in the surfboard bags for travel with the board.
For extra protection, wrap the rails in foam before placing them in the surf bags travel.
Use internal and external storage for any of your accessories, but if your bag does not come with extra pockets, do not pack the bag with all of your stuff. The bags are designed for boards only unless they specify otherwise.
For more than one board, place a barrier between the two boards (or three boards) if there is not one already. You can use bubble wrap, foam padding, or even a towel.
Stack multiple boards with the longest on the bottom.
Use the internal stripes whenever there are any.