User Review: DaKine Poacher (Large)

DaKine Poacher
Above: The current Poacher, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 25, 2000 by an anonymous hiker

Rating:
Design: Internal Frame
Size: 2000
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 27 lbs
Height of Owner: 5ft 9
Price Paid: $100

Nice compact pack for backcountry skiing and/or boarding. Holds snowboards, skis, ice axe, shovel and I have modified it a bit to hold snowshoes. Close fitting to body does not flail around when skiing. Ski holders (diagonal) not as good as board carrying system (vertical), so I modified mine, works fine now. Back and top access are both handy, escpecially the back access (you don't have to take your pack off to get at your stuff). Skis don't catch on branches like a a-frame system does. CamelBak compatable and good load suspension system. On the downside it needs a bit more space and a pocket for skins and probe. With these features it becomes a DaKine Guide, what i should have bought (at 2746 cubic inches).