I brought this pack with one intention to be able to carry everything for a day in the backcountry skiing with it not being to big nor to heavy. I have a couple of other dakine packs all either too small to carry everything comfortably or too big and bulky to ski hard with. This pack does it all. Has all the right gear loops in all the right places not too many pockets. And I love the wire strop instead of a fabric loop to hold the skis at the back of the bindings....great idea. It is getting alot of use right now in the NZ ski season and it is very durable sits incredibly well wether hiking up ridgelines with skis on it or skiing hard down chutes and basins. Couldnt recommend it enough.

I owned a pretty basic Dakine model before this so i decided to take it to the next level and boy am I impressed. There are SO many helpful gadgets on this backpack. You can literally carry anything (with a little creativity) at little or no expense to your back. I use mine for seasonal skiing, school and traveling across the country between my college and home. A seriously durable and versatile pack. A+

However, if you look hard enough you can find it at even cheaper prices. I got mine with the black box pattern at Rocky Mountain Trail.
ENJOY

had the old Heli pro, and this one is better in every way.

This pack is awesome. I thought it was going to be a little bigger than it is, but it's still a perfect size for a day trip. Really comfortable and hugs your back quite well.

This is a serious backpack! I can cross carry my snowboard and a pair of skis and still be comfortable tandem on a sled. Super comfortable and the hide-away water in the strap is convenient (although it will still freeze without extra insulation). Plenty of room for everything you need for a day out and I really like that my Avi gear has it's own spot. Really, it doesn't get any better than this.