DAKINE Boardpack Snowboard Bag - 2007 BCS

This is a real nice bag..just what i expected. Fairly compact, fits the board pretty snug, nice room for boots, helmet (tightly) & from pocket for goggles & tools.

backpack straps are real nice. Only has padding on base of bag which is enough for storage, transport to & in car. Probably want to add your own padding if travelling by air...but the advantage of less padding is it's more compact & can zip around on public buses & trains easily.

strong zippers to mention.

the only negative thing i have to say is i find the backpack straps aren't perfectly symmetrical..so when i'm walking, the bags sits on an angle across my back. Probably just a minor defect on my bag..i probably have a case for an exchange; but don't really want to fuss with sending it back. So..i assume this is only on my bag.

Pro: It seems tear-proof for the most part. Deployable backpack straps are nice and the bag itself just looks cool (I've got the 157 Digi Camo).

Con: 154 board and bindings fits just right. Boots are a struggle to get in if you can get them in at all. The bottom is padded, but barely.

Overall, it's a nice bag. If you have a separate bootbag, then you're set. If you're looking for a bag that can hold everything for ~ $65, you may want to consider a bigger one.

You're paying a premium just cause this bag has backpack straps. I don't know where they get off bragging about protecting your gear from airport check-in. The padding is so thin, it's practically worthless and it's only on the bottom of the bag which is the toughest part of your board anyways. Also no padding on the shoulder strap - WEAK! Otherwise, construction does seem sturdy and will probably last long. For $60 you can get a fully padded Burton bag, go check those out. I wish I did.