The DAKINE Blade is on the larger side for mid-size winter packs, with 1824 cu in of volume, but smaller than full-blown multi-day packs, making it perfect for big sled days, long summit ridges, and all-day peak bagging. Zippered side access is quick and easy. A clear map pocket keeps you headed in the right direction, and an external integrated shovel/snow tool pocket keeps necessary gear close by. Skiers love diagonal ski carry, so you're not kicking them as you boot up the mountain. Snowboarders appreciate vertical AND horizontal board carry options. These details make for comfortable backcountry touring: an insulated hydration sleeve for a water bladder, quick draw ice axe/shovel handle holsters, and compression straps for a nice, taut pack.
Bottom Line: Great for the fast and light crowd that prefers streamlined space for a dialed backcountry routine.
I like this pack a lot. It holds a lot of gear in all its nifty little compartments. My only complaint, and you don’t see it in the picture, is it has a ton of straps hanging all over it. Be prepared to do some cutting because they get annoying hanging everywhere. - Noxxy
This pack is awesome if you are going to use it for what it is meant to be used for. Which is not how I'm using it. I wanted a medium-sized top loading pack for day hikes and traveling. I got a fully loaded everything you could ever imagine snowboarding/skiing pack, which is what I expected and as close as I could get to what I wanted. All in all it’s well made, it has a lot of useful pockets and I really like it. It also fits my body. I'm rather petite but I've got a really long waist. Two drawbacks, its freaking heavy, and it doesn't expand much. But how can you beat an insulated sleeve for your CamelBak tube?! - Kara
This is a great pack. Has excellent features. Can be used by both on and off piste skiers/riders. Big enough to hold all equipment and small enough not to be to bulky. Design of the pack offers a great versatility. - medicruss
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