Gear Review
DAKINE Heli-Pro Backpack - 1000-1200 cu in
DAKINE DEFECT
By Kenji
Ranked #1842 - Winter Packs
April 1, 2005
Hate to say it, but I'll never by another DAKINE product again. The Heli Pro backpack that I bought had a manufacturing defect where the zipper was not fully sewn into the out pocket shell. Fortunately my leatherman tool pointed out this flaw as it was about to fall out of the HOLE between the zipper/shell seams. Thank goodness I was packing for my ski trip. I tried to contact DAKINE to as them for a refund for the return postage expense. I never heard back from them. The same order had a defective DAKINE waffle beanie. Evidently poor workmanship is DAKINE's trademark. The top of the hat was not bound properly so it too had a gaping HOLE. THANK GOODNESS for this site. They refunded the total cost for both DEFECTIVE DAKINE products and the return postage expense I incurred.
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.