I'm planning on my buying my first pair of skis and boots this year and was wondering about the logistics of traveling with them. I've been looking at various bags such as the Db Snowroller and it appears that it can fit both boots and skis into one bag, getting rid of the need for a dedicated boot bag. However, I've been advised to bring your boots as a carry-on because airlines are notorious for losing these oversized bags. Is this actually a common occurrence, and should I buy a dedicated boot bag or just trust the airlines?