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DAKINE Blade Backpack - 1800cu in

DAKINE Blade Backpack - 1800cu in description

When a quick morning tour just won't scratch your backcountry itch, load up the spacious DAKINE Blade Pack and get into the mountains for a day of freshies. Thanks to 1800cu inches of main cargo space, a shovel pocket, and an insulated sleeve for your hydration bladder (not included), the Blade Pack keeps you going run after run. DAKINE gave this versatile pack both ski and snowboard carry systems, so you can cruise the fluffy snow on your ride of choice. With both top and panel access, you can get your gear even with your ride strapped to this pack.

Bottom Line: Spend more time in the backcountry.

Agreed, a great pack for dayyyyy-trippin.I got it for my girlfriend as a slightly smaller alternative to the Poacher. She loves it, especially the fleece-lined goggle and camera pocket. It's a super well engineered pack and obviously a lot of thought went into it. Seems like I'm always discovering cool new things on it, like the way the chest strap moves up and down on a zipper (super cool). The one thing I don't really like is the size of the zippered back entrance to the pack. In the Poacher, it's a lot smaller and gear sort of fits in and under the lip, making it easier to stuff. In the Blade, the back entrance is just a bit too wide. Other than that, a smokin pack!

I own several packs,three of them being Dakine. This bag holds all my backcountry gear, shovel, probe,and first aid gear. Even when the day warms up it can hold all my layers. I use the bladder from my other Dakine pack and have no issues with freezing tube or valve.