Gear Review
DAKINE Heli Pro 16L Backpack - 1000cu in
A good little summit pack
By Tricky_ER_DR
Ranked #394 - Winter Packs
November 9, 2008
I used this as a summit pack for Mt. Adams. The glacier to the summit was way too icy (and steep at times) to try to skin up, so I used crampons on the ascent and used the pack to carry my skies. As previously pointed out, it is true that the skies flop around a bit, but it wasn't that bad, and it was nice to have this very light summit pack for a VERY, VERY enjoyable ski down from the summit. :) One other thing to note is that because it is just a lightweight and small pack, there is obviously no back support. So the pack was not super comfortable on the ascent, but certainly doable for a few hours. I'd recommend the pack, recognizing it's limitations.
View Details: DAKINE Heli Pro 16L Backpack - 1000cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 600D Polyester
- Volume:
- 1000cu in (16L)
- Suspension:
- Padded back panel, padded shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, insulated
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Panel zip
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 1 avalanche pocket, 1 waist pocket, 1 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical and horizontal
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Quickdraw sleeve
- Shovel Pocket:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing and snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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