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Builder's Pack

First hand review of Dakine's latest Pack for Trailbuilders:

Dakine Builder's Pack

"...you 're no longer limited to choosing the easiest line to build.  Easy transport of tools opens the creative doors...." Shawn Reed, North Carolina

What it does: This pack is made for trailwork in heavily wooded areas, and that makes sense coming from Dakine's hometown of Hood River, Oregon. It enables you to carry everything needed for cutting logs, pruning branches, and building bridges and ramps or anything else you dream up. Prior to trying this pack, my trail buds and I hoofed it for several miles with the chainsaw in one arm and loppers in the other, switching hands to even out the heavy weight of the chainsaw. Now we ride to the site and still have energy to clear and build.

What it has: Two very useful features are the outside sleeve for loppers and the large sling for holding your chainsaw. ChainsawThere are numerous other compartments for tools, tape measures, hammer, pruning saw, nails, first aid, fuel and grub. Many of which are lined with durable, waterproof material. There is even a removable nail bag with four separate zippered compartments for different sized nails and screws and bolts. The interior compartments are lined with puncture-resistant mesh material. They thought of everything, including lots of handles, compartments, slots and straps. The overall exterior is made of Ballistic Nylon, a very tough and water-resistant material. The pack also has durable but plush padding on the backside where it lays against your body, which is good considering you can load its 1800 cu. in. with 35 pounds of gear easily. Cinch adjustable waist, chest and shoulder straps allow you to keep the extra weight under control which is especially important when riding to the build site.

Why I like it: The $150-price range is worth the time and effort you save getting in and out of the woods without having your hands full or having to go back for a second trip to bring in more equipment. I especially like the fact that you don't have to choose between riding or doing a little needed work on the trail. Now I can ride and knock out a few items on the punch list at the same time. No joke!

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