Product Description:
DaKine Laptop Backpack for day hiking or school - In Hawaiian slang, "Da Kine" means the best and the company has lived up to this standard through attention to detail, focus on accessories and a notoriously thorough design process.
Product Details:
- Fleece lined, padded sleeve fits most 15" laptops
- Fleece lined, padded tablet sleeve
- Breathable Dri Mesh back panel and shoulder straps
- Back panel security pocket
- Organizer and water bottle pockets
Customer Reviews:
Excellent school, travel, or business pack option! By Tim Mellberg
After searching for the perfect backpack for a long period of time, I finally found my backpack.
I have found several features that I have found quite handy.
Features:
For travel, I have really enjoyed the "back panel security pocket". This pocket is located in between the
user's back and the back of backpack. While I am traveling oversees, I use this area for my passport. This pocket is pretty much only accessible when the bag is off the user. I also like the handy water bottle pocket on the left side of the bag that keeps the water bottle tight in its place by surrounding the bottle with elastic and a very well-made mesh-like pocket with a thick strong base of the pocket. Another great feature for traveling is the pocket made for a camera on the bottom right of the backpack. This pocket is located opposite to the water pocket. This pocket is lined with soft fleece-like material and is easily accessible for users that are "on the go." The sunglasses pocket is located on top of the bag underneath the top handle. The pocket is made out of the same fleece-like material that the camera pocket is made out of except that it is more exposed to movement within the bag. This feature is really handy if the user is aware to make sure one doesn't place items on top of the sunglasses pocket. I will write more about this when I discuss the cons of this product.
For School or Business.
The conveniently placed side pocket for the laptop is very easily accessible, well padded, and has a protective "pad/flap" that moves when the zipper is opened but once the zipper is closed the pad goes between the pocket and the zipper protecting the laptop from damage. Having two big compartments is very useful when separating books from other items such as the plug laptop charger, some twizzlers and maybe a small emergency first aid kit.
The pocket for the phone and MP3/media player is also lined with fleece-like material which has kept my blackberry curve and my mp3 player unscratched and well protected.
Overall, the material of the backpack seems to be tough, well supported, and durable.
The only possible cons that I could think about this backpack are that I haven't found anything about weather resistance. This can probably be solved with some water resistance spray McNett ReviveX Spray-On, 5oz,. Previously had mentioned that I was a little uncomfortable with the pocket for sunglasses. Though it keeps my glasses from staying unscratched, I am always careful when it comes to placement when packing the bag so I don't ruin my expensive sunglasses. This problem can be solved with a cheap 3 dollar option Smooth Black Case W/black interior (AS179) One can place the sun glasses in the pocket and then place the case over the fleece pocket and glasses. This solution is great especially when traveling long distances.
I saw two different colors first-hand; brown with green words, inner-lining, and zippers and all black with gray words and gray inner-lining. I liked the black the best because it matches the most.
The dakine website is useful [...]
I hope this review was helpful:)A great bag, only when on sale By Andrzej Wierzbicki
Have both the older and newer model of this bag.
The current version has much smoother zippers which don't jam or snag and a little revised design in the front and back compartments which honestly is not any different except the passport pocket zippers no longer gouge you in the back.
The large padded laptop compartment is separate from the other compartments, so your computer is safe from scratches, bumps, and the elements.
Still get just one beverage pocket which can take from a coke can to a 24 oz water bottle. The back is breathable, but when worn on a bike there are bags that vent air much better. The large and comfortable straps make this a great commuting bag, because like any good sport pack, it conforms itself to your body very well and doesn't jostle around.
It's not waterproof, but bike rides in downpours didn't manage to wet the insides.
At 40 bucks it's a great value for such a large and durable backpack that can be used for bike commutes or travel, or just carrying stuff to school or work. At 75 it's far overpriced.Couldn't imagine anything better By JoAnn McKimpson
My husband and I both have this bag and love it. It gives you all of the pockets you could possibly want without being too bulky. Plus, it doesn't sream "laptop inside!" for those of you who considering this bag for travel or taking to class. Definitely a nice-looking bag, too.
This bag is incredibly durable. The company I work for handed these out as Christmas presents two years ago. I use it every day, and it still looks brand new. Same for my husband's, which he got for Christmas last year. He's 6' tall and usually has trouble finding a bag with long enough straps. I'm 5'4 and usually have trouble not looking dwarfed by my bag. We easily adjusted our bags to fit our body types. Also, the straps and back are padded, so you can wear it as long as you need to without getting uncomfortable.
Really, you can't go wrong with this bag!
Oh, and for you guys out there, this pattern/fabric is gender-neutral.
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