Backpack for Hiking

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ramoose_jc

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Hey gals! I am looking for a new backpack that is for daily hikes that I am going to use all throughout the spring season on the east coast. I already have a TNF Surge II Transit and I am looking for something more stylish.

Any suggestions?
 
I have the Women's Heli Pro 2 in 28L. For me, 32L was a little big and 28L had all the specs I wanted. Seemed to be pretty close the men's version.. I liked the black bag with colored zips.
http://store.dakine.com/bags-4/backpacks/snow-backpacks/women-s-heli-pro-ii-28l.html

Things I wanted most in a bag was:

-A frame carry (this does both)

-Thicker waist strap for more support on top of a thin boob strap

-Goggle pocket (felt lined so no carrying case necessary)

-Ability to carry helmet inside bag

-Shovel pocket

All the other specs were just icing on the cake for me. Not usually a big Dakine fan.. although they have seemed to be stepping up their snow outerwear the past few years.. but they have great customer service and a serviceable lifetime warranty. Online their customer service warranty page makes them sound a little difficult to get ahold of/ return used items for a new product, but any broken zippers or torn bags they will send you a new one or get store credit!

I'm also bummin around the east coast going between resorts and backcountry.. not many times we find east coast backcountry friends unless you're going up tucks in the spring!
 
I have the BCA Stash 30L and love it!

Things I love:

-Two Big Pockets-- Allows me to keep my extra layers and camera and stuff separate from my shovel, probe, etc.

-Fleece Lined Goggle Pocket

-A Frame Ski Carry

-Sturdy hip straps
 
I've had 2 Dakine heli pros and wonder why I ever bothered with anything else. Totally love mine, it's the mens version, but the print was too cool to turn down.

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