DAKINE

DAKINE was founded by Rob Kaplan in 1979 to produce surf leashes that could stand up to the beatings dished out by Maui’s North Shore. His first product was, as Rob put it, "the first leash you could pull a car with." The development of this ultra-tough leash actually opened a few unsurfed breaks because of the reduced risk of losing a board. It was a great start for a brand that, like its products, would stand the test of time. By the early '80s, Rob and DAKINE were leading the windsurfing industry with its first adjustable footstrap, seat harness, and waist harness. Its Coffin board bag became a favorite for surfers who travelled to events, beaches, and breaks around the world. In 1986 DAKINE moved its office, manufacturing facility, and warehouse to Hood River, Oregon, which was at the time the mainland epicenter of windsurfing. It also happens that Hood River is home to world-class mountain biking, kayaking, kiteboarding, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. Because of its year-round snow, Mt. Hood hosts summer ski and snowboard clinics that attract pros from around the world. By 1989, DAKINE had invested heavily in the snowboard market with board bags, gear bags, and jackets, as well as an accessories line including hats, beanies, and wallets. In 1993 DAKINE began manufacturing gloves and mittens. The Heli Pack, the original dedicated, low-profile backcountry snowboard-specific backpack, was developed soon thereafter. The Heli Pack was so successful that it was followed with several different versions, included men’s and women’s versions. There were also countless colors and patterns. Since the '90s, DAKINE has become involved with just about every action sport. It produces bags, clothing, and accessories for snowboarding, skiing, surfing, windsurfing, mountain biking, skateboarding, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. There is also a full line of DAKINE luggage and bags for just about any occasion or purpose, from beach totes to photo backpacks. After more than 35 years, DAKINE continues to make durability its first priority. It’s not uncommon to see the original DAKINE Heli Pack backpack in the tram line or slowly making its way up a boot-pack in the backcountry. That’s because these packs, like everything else DAKINE makes, were built to withstand many years of harsh weather and abuse and keep going.

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DAKINE - Backpacks, Luggage, & Snowboard Bags

Unlike other brands, DAKINE actually understands the core of the culture. Andrew Shandro, Matt Hunter, and the rest of DAKINE's solid crew of riders give input for on every piece of gear. Anyone from  cross-country riders to freeriders and dedicated trail builders can find a tool in the DAKINE lineup to help get the job done. 

DAKINE was founded by Rob Kaplan in 1979 to produce surf leashes that could stand up to the beatings dished out by Maui’s North Shore. His first product was, as Rob put it, ""the first leash you could pull a car with."" The development of this ultra-tough leash actually opened a few unsurfed breaks because of the reduced risk of losing a board. It was a great start for a brand that, like its products, would stand the test of time. By the early '80s, Rob and DAKINE were leading the windsurfing industry with its first adjustable footstrap, seat harness, and waist harness. Its Coffin board bag became a favorite for surfers who travelled to events, beaches, and breaks around the world. In 1986 DAKINE moved its office, manufacturing facility, and warehouse to Hood River, Oregon, which was at the time the mainland epicenter of windsurfing. It also happens that Hood River is home to world-class mountain biking, kayaking, kiteboarding, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. Because of its year-round snow, Mt. Hood hosts summer ski and snowboard clinics that attract pros from around the world. By 1989, DAKINE had invested heavily in the snowboard market with board bags, gear bags, and jackets, as well as an accessories line including hats, beanies, and wallets. In 1993 DAKINE began manufacturing gloves and mittens. The Heli Pack, the original dedicated, low-profile backcountry snowboard-specific backpack, was developed soon thereafter. The Heli Pack was so successful that it was followed with several different versions, included men’s and women’s versions. There were also countless colors and patterns. Since the '90s, DAKINE has become involved with just about every action sport. It produces bags, clothing, and accessories for snowboarding, skiing, surfing, windsurfing, mountain biking, skateboarding, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding. There is also a full line of DAKINE luggage and bags for just about any occasion or purpose, from beach totes to photo backpacks. After more than 35 years, DAKINE continues to make durability its first priority. It’s not uncommon to see the original DAKINE Heli Pack backpack in the tram line or slowly making its way up a boot-pack in the backcountry. That’s because these packs, like everything else DAKINE makes, were built to withstand many years of harsh weather and abuse and keep going.

Midnight Blue

Ochre Stripe/Port

Flare Acid Wash

Cascade Camo

Steel Grey

Fire Mountain

Black

One Size

Hot Laps 5L Lumbar Pack

Bike Roller Bag

Deep Red

Ashcroft Camo

Sparrow

Sierra Fossil

Vandal

Hot Laps Gripper

Pick-Up Pad

Pickup Pad DLX Curve

Hot Laps 1L Hip Pack

Full Bloom

Geyser Grey

Verge Spinner 42L+ Carry On

Thrillium Short - Men's

Peat Green

Burnt Orange

Thrillium Short-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Grey

Vectra Short - Men's

Galactic Blue/Horizon Blue

Nile Grey

10.0 Drift Cycling Shoe - Women's

Vectra Long-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Golden Glow

Raglan Tech 3/4-Sleeve Jersey - Women's

Horizon Blue

Vectra Long-Sleeve Jersey - Women's

Vectra Short-Sleeve Jersey - Women's

Verge Spinner 30L Carry On

Moss

Syncline Glove - Women's

Torque 125L Duffle

Torque 125L Wheeled Duffle

Galactic Blue

Syncline Short-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Bike Liner Short - Women's

Hot Laps 2L Hip Pack

Black/Tan

Covert Glove - Men's

Cross-X Glove - Men's

Digi Skull

Marsh Guard

Thrillium Pant - Men's

Bold Caramel

Black Ripstop

Vintage Blue

Split Adventure LT 28L Backpack

Thrillium High Waisted Pant - Men's

Dark Fossil

Thrillium Glove - Women's

Grey/Navy

Terra Khaki/Peat Green

10.5

11.0

12.0

13.0

11.5 Drift Vent Mountain Bike Shoe - Men's

Hot Laps Stealth Hip Pack

Sage Moth

Covert Glove - Women's

Syncline Long-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Vectra Short-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Thrillium Long-Sleeve Jersey - Men's

Pickup Pad DLX

Surf White

Syncline 3/4 Jersey - Women's

Syncline Short - Men's

Sentinel Glove - Men's

Syncline 13in Short - Women's

Carson Storch

Thrillium Glove

Syncline 16L Hydration Pack

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