Description of DAKINE Tactic Backpack - 1500cu in:
Slip your avalanche gear and daily essentials into the DAKINE Tactic Pack, turn on your beacon, and have an epic day in the backcountry. This backcountry ski backpack's 1500 cubic inch main compartment holds food and clothing for a day of touring, and the front shovel pocket keeps your avie gear close at hand. When you reach a craggy ridge, whip out a Red Bull from the large front pocket, secure your planks in the diagonal ski carry, grab your ice axe from the quickdraw sleeve, and get to the top of that couloir.
Bottom Line: Ahh... the backcountry. Have fun. Stay safe.
For some reason the nylon on this bag is really weak. The original and the replacement both had rips. The build quality seems really poor. Also the retractable ski carry cable on the bottom is a bit too short for my needs.
I went with the Pro 2 because it has more space, plus the water bottle pocket is a versatile external pocket and it has better dimensions (it's thinner).
i just got this pack to day and i havent used it yet but i love every thing about it my skis fit grate on it and the fabric seems sterrdy and the straps are not to long defently not long a nuff to get cot on a char lift if u just role them up i also like the opchon for the camra in the hip strap....... so this pack is grate i would say that thouse other guys were just overly picky. now i cant wate for the season to start
Perfect resort/side/backcountry pack. I was looking for something that didn't suffer too much from "strap-itis", had rear panel access, separate avy tools pocket to keep the wet shovel from my dry fleece, and an insulated hydration sleeve. For a day long excursion, you'll have to pack carefully as this bag is only 25L. I really like the way the ski carry system disappears. And it holds my 100cm waist skis just fine with little or no movement or swing. Very happy camper. Cheers.
