Dakine Poacher 22L Backpack 2025 | Naval Academy

Dakine Poacher 22L Backpack 2025 | Naval Academy

A low-profile 22L ski and snowboard pack for gates, bootpacks and quick laps.

The Dakine Poacher 22L Backpack, here in Naval Academy, is a versatile, low-profile ski and snowboard pack for missions inbounds and out. When the backcountry gates are calling, it has room for your shovel, probe, skins and a spare layer, and it carries close enough to forget it's there.

Back panel access gets you into the main compartment without laying the pack in the snow. A snow-shedding moulded back panel, deployable dual-position helmet carry, oversized fleece-lined goggle pocket and splitboard pole and ice axe loops cover the details. Carry your board vertically or skis diagonally or A-frame, and run an insulated hydration hose or two-way radio handset through the strap.

Key Features

• Back panel access: get to your gear without digging through the top
• Board and ski carry: vertical snowboard, diagonal or A-frame ski/splitboard
• Avalanche tool pocket: shovel and probe sleeves
• Moulded back panel: sheds snow and carries close
• Helmet carry: deployable, dual position
• Hydration or radio: insulated hydration or two-way radio handset compatible
• 38mm padded hip belt: with side pocket and reverse pull adjustment

Specs

• Capacity: 22L
• Dimensions: 61 x 29 x 18cm
• Weight: 1.4kg
• Fabric: 100% recycled high-density nylon
• Snowboard carry: Vertical
• Ski carry: Diagonal or A-frame ski/splitboard
• Access: Back panel zippered main access
• Avalanche tools: Snow tools/shovel pocket with sleeves
• Hydration: Insulated hydration or two-way radio handset compatible (reservoir not included)
• Goggles: Oversized fleece-lined goggle pocket
• Hip belt: 38mm padded hip belt with side pocket, reverse pull waist belt
• Extras: Dual-position helmet carry, splitboard pole and ice axe loops, rescue whistle
• Colourway: Naval Academy
• Model year: 2025

About Dakine

Dakine started on Maui's North Shore in 1979, when surfer Rob Kaplan began making surf leashes in Haiku. In 1986 the brand moved to Hood River, Oregon, at the foot of Mt Hood, and the snow side took off from there. Dakine is also the crew behind the original Heli Pack, launched in 1996 as a low-volume pack for backcountry riders and skiers.

Today Dakine is known for packs that are built by riders and tested hard on the hill. Its team signature packs carry the names of riders like Jamie Anderson, Red Gerard and Sammy Carlson, and the range runs from everyday school and work packs to dedicated backcountry touring packs. If you want a bag that's sorted, tough and easy to live with, Dakine is a name riders have trusted for decades.

FAQs

Will the Poacher 22L carry my snowboard?
Yes. It has vertical snowboard carry, and skis or a splitboard go on diagonally or A-frame. The straps keep your board tight to the pack for bootpacks.

Is it avalanche-tool ready?
Yes. A dedicated snow tools pocket with sleeves holds your shovel and probe, separate from your layers. The tools aren't included. Recommended for any trip beyond the ropes: do an avalanche safety course and always carry a transceiver, shovel and probe, and know how to use them.

Does it fit a hydration bladder?
Yes. It's insulated hydration compatible, or you can run a two-way radio handset instead. A reservoir isn't included.

Is 22L enough for backcountry?
For quick laps and short tours, yes: shovel, probe, skins and a spare layer. For full days or bigger kits, the Poacher 32L or 40L give you more room.

How do I clean it?
Empty it, shake out snow and grit, then spot clean with mild soap, cold water and a soft brush. Air dry fully, opened up, before storing. Don't machine wash.

Why Buy From Twelve Board Store

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Dakine: packing for riders since 1979. Grab yours from Twelve Board Store.