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Product Breakdown
Shop the Dakine Poacher RAS 18L Pack - a low-profile, 18L backpack designed for backcountry adventures. Keep your gear organized and secure with its spacious compartments and attachment points for skis, snowboard, and helmet. Compatible with Mammuts Removable Airbag System 3.0 for added safety.
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Why You'll Love the Dakine Poacher RAS 18L Pack
Whether you're heading into the backcountry by air or lift, the Dakine Poacher RAS 18L Pack is the perfect companion to keep your gear organized and accessible. With ample space in the main compartment, you can easily store your avy gear, radio, and an extra layer, while the various pockets ensure everything has its designated place. Plus, this pack is designed to accommodate Mammut's Removable Airbag System 3.0 (sold separately), providing you with added peace of mind. The low-profile fit, along with the waist and sternum straps, guarantees load stability, allowing you to focus on conquering that epic line.
Product Details
Specs
Material: 840D nylon ripstop, 500D high tenacity nylon, water-repellent treatment
Volume: 18L (1098cu in)
Airbag: Mammut Removable Airbag System 3.0 (not included)
Deployment System: compressed air
Canister: not included
Support/Suspension: internal frame, dri-mesh back panel
Shoulder Straps: adjustable sternum strap (with whistle buckle)
Waist Belt: 38mm, reverse pull adjustment
Hydration Compatible: yes
Reservoir Included: no
Access: front panel
Pockets: [external] 1 zippered fleece-lined goggle, 1 roll top airbag, [internal] avy gear
Gear Loops: yes
Ski Carry: diagonal
Snowboard Carry: vertical, tuck-away
Helmet Carry: 2 position
Dimensions: 24 x 11.5 x 7in
Claimed Weight: 3lb 4.8oz
Activity: backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime
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