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DAKINE Pro II Backpack - 1600cu in
Whip a sled, skin to win or bootpack until your legs feel like steel—no matter how you get into the backcountry, the DAKINE Pro 2 Backpack will carry your skis or board so you can hustle to powder hands-free. An array of gear-specific pockets and features keep your helmet, avy gear and small essentials organized. Pull on the padded shoulder straps and waist belt and head out when the white gold calls your name.
- Vertical board carry and diagonal ski carry lets you haul your weapon of choice up the mountain hands-free
- Back-access means you can reach whatever you need inside this bag without emptying the contents of your pack into the snow
- Quick-access snow too and shovel pocket and quick-draw ice axe sleeve means all your safety tools are easy to reach at a moment's notice
- An insulated hydro sleeve keeps your high-quality H2O from freezing solid and a deployable water bottle pocket allows you to carry an extra bottle with ease
- Stash your helmet in the deployable helmet carry for the hot uphill slog
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Heli Pro DLX or Pro II?
By:
Jeff Guest
June 7, 2012
I was trying to decide between this and the Heli Pro DLX Backpack. The tag on the Pro II showed that it has the vertical snowboard carry. The tag lies. The Heli Pro DLX has the vertical carry.
The Pro II has a back entry area that to get into the main compartment. The top zipper doesn't open very wide and is quite annoying. It is even more annoying if you have a hydration bladder in there because the hose will be in the way. The other pocket is nice though because it has a holder for your shovel handle and your probe to keep them organized and the shovel blade fits in there too!
I like the Heli Pro DLX better because it has the vertical snowboard carry option if you don't want to carry your board vertically, the top zipper opens as far as a normal backpack does, and has a deployable drink holder on the side. It isn't as organized withe shovel and probe as the Pro II, but the other features make it ok.
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By: RYAN
April 18, 2012
Iknow its a different color, because it is! its an older 2011 model but for its price, its great. Its alot smaller than I thought, even the big pocket is lots smaller. It has a nice pocket for a bladder, and great chest andwaist straps!
Heli Pro DLX or Pro II?
By:
Jeff Guest
June 7, 2012
I was trying to decide between this and the Heli Pro DLX Backpack. The tag on the Pro II showed that it has the vertical snowboard carry. The tag lies. The Heli Pro DLX has the vertical carry.
The Pro II has a back entry area that to get into the main compartment. The top zipper doesn't open very wide and is quite annoying. It is even more annoying if you have a hydration bladder in there because the hose will be in the way. The other pocket is nice though because it has a holder for your shovel handle and your probe to keep them organized and the shovel blade fits in there too!
I like the Heli Pro DLX better because it has the vertical snowboard carry option if you don't want to carry your board vertically, the top zipper opens as far as a normal backpack does, and has a deployable drink holder on the side. It isn't as organized withe shovel and probe as the Pro II, but the other features make it ok.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 630D nylon, 1260D ballistic nylon
- Volume:
- 26 L
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, padded
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 front shovel, 1 top goggle
- Weight:
- 3 lb
- Recommended Use:
- touring, slackcountry
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
- Access Types:
- back panel
- Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- yes, diagonal
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, vertical
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, insulated sleeve
- Reservoir Included:
- no
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