Dakine Apex Pack: Is constructed with the freeride crowd in mind. A full-face helmet pocket and external straps to hold body armor help you get ready for downhill rides. This Dakine pack comes with a 100-ounce Flowlock hydration reservoir.
Submitted by
CommencalRider
a Weekend Warrior
from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2009
Strengths: Pockets Galore!! Durable like everything DAKINE makes, holds helmets securely, easily keeps things organized, all external straps tuck inside when not in use, waist strap is easily removable and stored in bag without taking up any storage space, Bite valve can be angled to work easily with any helmet.
Weaknesses: I prefer camelback bladders to the nalgene, but they both work I am just used to using a camelback for the past 8 years.
Bottom Line:
An incredible bag, I Choose this one over the others because I have a DAKINE backpack that has stood up to a large amount of abuse over the last 6 Years and it's still like new, not ever any wear marks! So based on the durability factor and that DAKINE really makes the most out of available space I choose this one. That and the fact that it actually will hold an XC type helmet. It completely Exceeded my expectations. Top notch bag from a top notch company.
Similar Products Used: Camelback(about every size and shape
Bike Setup: Commencal supreme 6.30
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Submitted by
Duff BP
a Weekend Warrior
from Zagreb; Croatia
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2008
Strengths: Well, everything, high quality, design, features...
Weaknesses: mayabe a bit too expensive...
Bottom Line:
This is greatest backpack (hydropack) money can buy!
Before i bought it, i was reading some opinions, and guys were thinking that pack is too big, but that thing is super-compact...! The point is that you can tight straps used for holding shins, and helmet, so rucksack remains little!
It has cool organized pockets, great bladder ( older models had dakine no name bladders, 2008 model has Nalgene pack, which rocks)....buy it!
Strengths: Durable, armor straps, pockets for tools and small stuff, easy fits any fullface helmet. Fits very comfortably around shoulders
Weaknesses: non
Bottom Line:
This is the ultimate freeride bag. It carrys fullface helmet, has straps for knepads. There is enough rom for extra pads, tools, clothes. Fits very comfortably on the back. Very durable.
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