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With just enough room for a compressible warm layer and some extra calories, the DAKINE Heli Winter Backpack is an essentials-only bag that's ready to tote your minimalist kit. Because it's designed to carry either skis or a snowboard, you can choose your preferred method of descent depending on the day and snow conditions.
Vertical snowboard carry and diagonal cable ski carry tote your ride while you hike (that is, on those days when your helicopter is grounded)
An external shovel pocket keeps your avy gear handy
Insulated H20 sleeve helps prevent your nourishing fluids from freezing
Fleece-lined pocket lets you stash your goggles when not in use
I've used this pack for 2 seasons and it's still in excellent condition - it's super durable. It stays nice and flat on your back (unlike all other board packs), so you can squeeze through tight glades easily and wear it on the lift. It fits plenty for day hikes, but you definitely want a larger pack for over-nighters. You can mount the board vertically or horizontally which is great for hiking or riding a snowmobile. And when you're not using the front pouch for a shovel, it's a great place to stow your jacket. The hydro sleeve works well with a 50oz Camelback, but you could probably go a tad larger(60-70oz maybe?).
I needed something smaller to use when snowboarding, and taking to concerts and to bring stuff to work. This is a nice size to pack up with a few soda cans or can fit a couple shirts and pair of shorts. The goggles pocket up top is nice for personal items.. wallet, contact case, deodorant, sunglasses. I use it as a lunch box and/or put my gym clothes inside, with shoes hanging out the top snowboard holder. Keep in mind this is skinny and you can't fit a heck of a lot but if you're on the run a lot this is a nice guy purse.
I need a small pack for putting food, an extra layer or two,
I need a small pack for putting food, an extra layer or two, some gloves goggle lenses, and other goodies, i want to be able to wear a pack through the park, so a low profile fit. does this stick out a lot? should i go with the heli pro, this or the baker?
This is the smallest of the 3 packs you are looking at. the heli-pro is the largest. this bag should fit all the stuff you mentioned plus it has the insulated h2o hose which the heli-pro does not. hope this helps.
I wanted a backpack that could cover me for plane trips, daytrips in town and full days on the slopes - this one is the perfect size, comfy straps and slimline design (so you don't bash into people when you turn around on the train and doesn't feel like a turtle shell when boarding). The board carry also doubles as a toplayer/jacket stash for transiting and it has a heap of nifty pockets.
Great pack. Seems to be a little more Feature rich than the bandit I used last year. I'm not real excited about all of the straps but i think the added functionality will be worth it.
Truly the perfect size for Telluride. Big enough for a water, snacks, a layer, and ski's when you are hiking up Palmyra peak. Small enough to ride up the lifts without taking it off.
Couldn't be happier with this pack -- exactly what I was looking for. I can carry a hydration bladder and lunch/snacks for my family without the pack being so thick that it pushes me off of the back of the chairlift. The pluses are that it also has a very good ski carry system built in -- which I use so I can hand carry my kids skis while I carry mine on my back.
I don't use the ice-pick / shovel features (yet), but it is nice to have them built in. The pack is small and you will barely notice it on your back. If you need to carry a ton of gear, get a bigger one.
sweet day pack. i have had 3 in the past and im pretty rough on my gear and they hold up nicely. def hold enough to get you through the day and then the after party. have always loved the Dakine product line and thie one lives up to its name
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