Gear Review
DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 18L Backpack - Women's - 1100cu in
Not for use in the backcountry.
By bzn_slim
Ranked #83 - Winter Packs
November 20, 2011
I bought this for my girlfriend for sidecountry and short backcountry excursions.
The shovel pocket is a complete joke. It would not hold my girlfriend's backcountry access shovel (can't remember the model) nor my BD transfer 7. The diameter of "quick draw ice axe sleeve" was too small to hold the shovel handle. Also, there's no internal compartments for avy tools (e.g. a probe). So basically, if you want to carry a reasonably-sized shovel and deploy it rapidly in an emergency situation, don't buy this pack.
Also, I didn't weigh it but I have a hard time believing this thing is less than 3 lbs. It's extremely heavy for such a small pack.
This will be returned.
View Details: DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 18L Backpack - Women's - 1100cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- polyester (600D)
- Volume:
- 18 L
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 fleece-lined goggle, 1 zippered accessory
- Shovel Pocket:
- yes
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Ski Carry:
- yes
- Snowboard Carry:
- yes, vertical, , horizontal
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Weight:
- 2 lb 14 oz
- Recommended Use:
- big-mountain skiing, snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.