Gear Review
DAKINE Heli-Pro Backpack - 1000-1200 cu in
So Many Straps.
By Gregory David
Ranked #1813 - Winter Packs
December 13, 2004
The pack is very well made and designed... perhaps overdesigned. My issue is that there are so many straps and points of adjustment that the pack is to my mind a little cumbersome for a small day pack.
All the straps are left long. Dakine supplies thin elastic bands to stow the excess length. You will have to shorten these straps yourself and and come up with a more substantial way of stowing the excess or expect to have a bunch of untidy straps flapping around as you ski.
View Details: DAKINE Heli-Pro Backpack - 1000-1200 cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 600D Polyester, 600D polyester ripstop
- Suspension:
- Padded shoulder straps coupled with a nylon waist-belt
- Back Panel:
- Solid padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Seam Sealed:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Detachable Daypack:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- Snow tool, zippered shovel
- Snowboard Carry:
- Veritical, horizontal
- Ski Carry:
- Diagonal
- Volume:
- [L] 1200cu in (20L), [S] 1000cu in (16L)
- Weight:
- [L] 3.1lb (1406g), [S] 2.8lb (1270g)
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Recommended Use:
- Resort riding, minimalist backcountry
Change me.