Gear Review
DAKINE Poacher Backpack - 2300 cu in
A great pack, but maybe a little too much?
By The Bearrrrr
Ranked #1023 - Winter Packs
March 22, 2004
I just spent a week at Whistler/Blackcomb with the Poacher and enjoyed it. However, this is a BIG pack. It would be ideal if one is heading out for some serious backcountry action as it has room for a shovel, probe, and other avalance gear PLUS extra goggles, gloves, sweatshirt, lunch, water, etc. But for someone like myself who spends the majority of their time riding the lifts, well, I could have gotten by with a little less room. On the plus side it was very comfortable (I hardly knew I had it on). The harness and strap systems worked out great. I was even able to use it as a carry-on by taking out the aluminum stays and cranking on the straps. Didn't make use of the built in hydration though. Overall a good pack.
View Details: DAKINE Poacher Backpack - 2300 cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 430 nylon ripstop, 630d nylon, 800d ballistic nylon
- Summit Pack:
- No
- Suspension:
- Shoulder straps with dry mesh and hipbelt
- Back Panel:
- Padded dry mesh
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top lip, back panel
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pocket:
- Snow tool
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, vertical
- Ski Carry:
- Yes, diagonal
- Volume:
- [small] 2000 cu in, dim. 24x10x6"; [large] 2300 cu in, dim. 26x11x7.5"
- Weight:
- [small] 4.2 lb, [large] 4.7 lb
- Warranty:
- Lifetime for defects
Change me.