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cooper.fry
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http://www.rei.com/product/804896

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Looks like this.

Any NSers have this backpack, how does it work? Anything special about it?
Nov 25 2010 11:17PM
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J-Evs
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looks cool
all that matters
Nov 25 2010 11:18PM
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JIBpsy^^
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its dakine so you know its a good bag
Nov 25 2010 11:20PM
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cooper.fry
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haha.
it seems like a good pack at a decent price. hopefully even more cause I'm a REI member! wooooo!
Nov 25 2010 11:20PM
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cooper.fry
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That's what I was thinkin
Nov 25 2010 11:20PM
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Anathema
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is that a heli pro? i had one of those like 8 years ago. it was pretty sick. nothing special, and i had one of the smaller ones, but it's got room for all you need. i picked up a volkl bag after that and it was so much better. no idea what the name was, but shit it was cool. i only recently lost it after using it to bring beer to a party and then went to pick it up along with a sweather the next day and BAM.. jacked. fml.

Nov 25 2010 11:20PM
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NoBigDeal
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I have a dakine heli pack, pretty similar i think, i like it, pretty light weight depending on how much crap you stuff in it. If you buy something from dakine you can be pretty sure it will be nice.
Nov 25 2010 11:22PM
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cooper.fry
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Yes it is. I've seen many peeps with this and from the specs it sounds like an overall good bag.
Nov 25 2010 11:24PM
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860media*
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I have the same one in black. Its real nice. Alot of room for gear or books. A soft pouch for goggles and a pocket for the option of adding a water resevoir.
It also has straps for carrying skis which i have used about 6 times and its a good system. Ive had it for two years with no problems at all. The bag is extremely comfortable as well, I would definitely say buy it.
Nov 25 2010 11:28PM
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cooper.fry
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Thank you and +k for good answer
Nov 25 2010 11:29PM
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S.C
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i just picked up a heli pro dlx (very similar) really sick, looks dope, and holds a lot or can stay compact depending on what you want. Has great ski carry, and should be really durable like other dakine stuff. dakines a quality brand too. Avy shovel carry is great also. Its really sick
Nov 25 2010 11:33PM
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annex_
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dakine heli pro.
straps to carry your skis, padded goggle area. front has enough room to fit a shovel and there's a pocket on the side for the handle. tons of room and it compresses down with the straps so it's not too bulky
Nov 25 2010 11:34PM
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.Duncan.
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this
Nov 25 2010 11:36PM
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brandon_
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i bought a heli pro bag when i was like 13, i'm 17 now, and it's solid still.
Nov 25 2010 11:38PM
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cooper.fry
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+k to all that posted, i think im going tomorow morning to pick one up
Nov 25 2010 11:39PM
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PartyHon
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i got one this year and it has worked great. no problems
Nov 25 2010 11:40PM
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Avifarer
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don't get the heli pro. get a blade.
i can barely fit my lunch and a hoodie in my bag
Nov 25 2010 11:41PM
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YooperSteeze
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I can too attest to the amazingness of this backpack.
Nov 25 2010 11:57PM
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Deezy
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i haz it, i like it.

Actually, go for it, i really like the fact that its not insanely large or anything. looks dope 2.
Nov 26 2010 12:08AM
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cooper.fry
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I think im goin for the Dakine Chute

http://outlet.altrec.com/dakine/chute-backpack


Anyone know how big this is? Or at least compared to the heli-pro?

Found a really good deal
Nov 26 2010 12:15AM
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cooper.fry
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I gotcha :)

and a damn good deal huh?
Nov 26 2010 12:20AM
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Parrish
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or 30 Bucks if you like black
Nov 26 2010 12:22AM
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nolan.
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deff a good bag. had a dakine bag for like 4 years until a zipper part fell off..just replaced it with a paper clip. worth the money..
Nov 26 2010 12:24AM
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cooper.fry
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Yep yep yep I am in about 5 minutes.
Nov 26 2010 12:32AM
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