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Looking for a backbag

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iffe
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Hi NS!

I thought about getting a backpack for skiing. The question is: which one?

I'd like to carry a DSLR camera, maybe an extra lens. No huge lenses, I'm guessing 50 and a fisheye. A water bottle, maybe a middle layer shirt. So no too much stuff. I'd like the bag to have a waist belt and straps to carry skis. Computer pocket is a plus, so I can use the bag in school too.

Any suggestions? I'm thinking about Dakine, but which model? Or some other brand?
Jan 2 2011 1:06PM
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spaustin889
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I got a small camelback I usually use. I've had it for years and its gone alot of places with me. Got a nice padded pocket where I can keep my camera (point and shoot) so I dont have to worry about it breaking when I fall
Jan 2 2011 1:33PM
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rudager
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Dakine Sequence Pack my dear friend.
Jan 2 2011 1:38PM
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iffe
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I already have a proper camera pack, this one would be for when I just want to take a simple/small camera setup.
Jan 2 2011 1:47PM
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rudager
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Ah. Well I only looked on the Dakine site. I'd go with the Heli Pro though.
But you if you a little bag to hold your lens you they're protected, then put it in the pack. You'll be fine. I couldn't find a ski pack that has the laptop pocket. Seems only the street packs have the.
Jan 2 2011 1:55PM
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iffe
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How's the Dakine Heli Pro? It seems to have all the stuff I'm looking for.
Jan 2 2011 3:31PM
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Evilchris
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I have a heli pro DLX and i would def. suggest it
Jan 2 2011 3:45PM
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Evilchris
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I have a heli pro DLX and i would def. suggest it
Jan 2 2011 3:59PM
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EastCoastSkiier
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I dear sir concur with this man.
Jan 2 2011 4:23PM
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