Who actually says “hydration pack?” Some brands are so ingrained in the public image their name becomes synonymous with an entire product category. Nobody goes to the grocery store to pick up some “flavored gelatin”; they go get some Jell-O, … Continue reading
There are a dizzying number of choices in the hydration pack market these days, and most of them are pretty darn good, but with the Drafter, Dakine has gone all out to make a pack that stands out from the … Continue reading
Heading to Interbike was much more pleasant for me this year, partly due to a set of bags that arrived just in time for my trip. I knew I had to pack as light as I could in order to … Continue reading
For those of you who love trail riding, Dakine has you covered. Literally. The Chorus Short and Reflex 3/4 Jersey is the perfect combo for a rider looking for loose-fitting clothing that is both durable and breathable. Chorus Short The … Continue reading
As if a trip to Las Vegas doesn’t provide enough sensory overload, strolling the aisles of Interbike brings the added experience of testosterone overload. Just picture this–a sea of guys with facial hair and tattoos and/or piercings blinded by the … Continue reading
Hydration packs must be catching on because just about every accessory company has added them to their product lines, and women’s specific models are starting to become more common. Dakine is no exception and they have added a number of … Continue reading
Dakine is one of the big mountain bike apparel companies that really keeps an eye on performance as well as style. Add in durability and a good fit and you have the recipe for the perfect mountain bike gear! I … Continue reading
Sentry Jersey The Sentry Jersey from Dakine is a baggy t-shirt-style jersey designed for downhill mountain bikers. It features a very roomy design to accommodate bulky pads and body armor underneath. Special features include mesh panels that run down the … Continue reading
You’re probably thinking – a pack and a jacket, in one review? Well, why not? Dakine, in case you haven’t checked them out yet, is a big manufacturer of quality gear for mountain biking and other action sports. Not only … Continue reading
The Dakine Syncline features an “all-mountain fit” with a 14.5″ inseam. It has a conveniently removable Italian-made Comp chamois, ventilated mesh lining, zippered hand pockets and leg vents, a heavyweight rib knit back stretch panel, side waist tab adjustments, polyester … Continue reading
If any one hydration pack can function as a jack-of-all-trades and still do every single job superbly, the Dakine Nomad is it. Epic all-day trail ride in the backcountry? Check. A day at the bike park? Check. Sessioning a remote … Continue reading
As a professional trailbuilder, my trail backpack gets a lot of use and abuse. I need a comfortable pack with lots of space and functional pockets to hold tools plus it needs to be tough since trailbuilders like me tend … Continue reading
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