Not every mission needs a big pack, and the Heli Pro 20L is Dakine's do-it-all answer for the shorter, lighter days, big enough for slackcountry laps if you pack light, small enough to stay out of your way at the resort. It's a bestseller for a reason: purpose-built snow tool sleeves, a large fleece-lined goggle pocket, and a hydration sleeve that doubles as laptop storage once ski season winds down. Both vertical and horizontal snowboard carry plus diagonal or A-frame ski carry mean it adapts to whatever you're riding that day.
SPECS
- Vertical snowboard carry with horizontal snowboard carry option
- Diagonal or A-frame ski/splitboard carry
- Quick-dry mesh padded back panel
- Snow tools/shovel pocket with sleeves
- Large fleece-lined goggle pocket
- External quick-stash pocket
- Internal mesh pocket
- Two-way radio handset or insulated hydration compatible
- 38mm webbing belt
- Rescue whistle on sternum strap
- Body and lining: 100% recycled polyester
- Weight: 0.86 kg (1.89 lbs)
- Dimensions: 55 x 32 x 20 cm (21.65 x 12.59 x 7.87 in)
- One size (OS)
BUYERS' GUIDE
This is the pick if you want one pack that handles both resort days and shorter slackcountry missions without feeling oversized for either. At 20L, it's noticeably more compact than the 26-40L touring packs we carry, so don't expect to fit a full day's worth of extra layers, skins, and safety gear for a long tour, this is built for quick missions and lift-assisted days, not multi-hour approaches. The dedicated shovel pocket with sleeves is worth pointing out, your tools get their own space instead of banging around loose, and the hydration sleeve doing double duty as laptop storage is a nice bonus once ski season's over and this becomes your everyday bag.
