The Dakine Valise

This past summer Dakine released a new women's carry-on style wheeled travel bag called the Valise. It's got a classic yet stylish design, and when paired with Dakine's innovative new handle and their unparalleled quality, you get one heck of a travel bag.

While the outside dimensions of the bag aren't too big (21"x11.5"x16"), the bag boasts of incredible space inside, coming in at a whopping 2600 cu. in. of packable volume. It has a retractable handle to make travelling through airports and parking lots easier, and vinyl handles for easy loading, or the option of carrying like a shoulder bag. Another cool feature? Both ends snap to the outsides of the bag to help keep the size within carry-on restrictions for most airlines.

So you can get all this from reading the catalog and putting an easy-to-swallow twist on it like I did...but you want more. More information, more insight, more of my commentary on the superior brand that is Dakine. Okay, you win.

I decided to try this bag out for myself. While planning a family vacation to Florida, I had to keep in mind that my 4-year-old would want to have her own bags, and her Daddy would NOT want to lug them all around town for her. Ergo, we needed a solution that would be user-friendly to a 4-year-old, and packing-friendly to a mom. We opted to try her on the Dakine Valise, and took it on a test run for a weekend getaway this summer. The results? Awesome! There is so much room in this bag for her smaller clothes, and with it being carry-on style she will still have room for other airplane necessities. She did have trouble getting it in and out of elevators, but the mechanics of pushing and pulling luggage are still fairly foreign to a 4-year-old. She loved having a bag that was all her own, and was very proud that she could carry it, or should I say wheel it, all on her own. Don't get me wrong; this bag is NOT strictly a kids bag, nor is it marketed as such. It is a full size legal carry-on with all the amenities a grown-up could ask for, and is listed with all the other women's travel bags. I just thought it would be perfect for a little body, and it was, further demonstrating Dakine's superior quality and verstility (as if that needed further demonstration). To sum it up, Dakine hit the jackpot with this versatile, user-friendly addition to their women's travel collection. My daughter loved hers so much, and I loved the incredible space inside, that I got one for myself. I guess I didn't REALLY need a new carry-on, but I don't have to justify that here, do I? Come on into Doug's today and check it out, or visit our website at www.dougsports.com

Doug's is back!!!

It's been a while since we at Doug's have added anything to our blog. Shame on us! We're going through some seasonal changes and we found tons of ski bags left over from last year that are now on sale! We've got ski sleeves, fall line singles, fall line doubles, concourse singles, concourse doubles, tours, freestyle, pipes...you name it! All brand new in hot colors at DEEP DEEP DISCOUNTS!

Not into the ski/snowboard scene? We've got lots of great bike packs available, luggage, school/day packs, purses, wallets, and any other Dakine goodies you could ever want or need. Just head on over to www.dougsports.com and see what's on sale today! Also visit our eBay store!

Dakine Winter Beanies / Hats

Dakine offers a wide array of winter beanies and various styles and colors.


Dakine Cuff Visor Beanie
Reg: $20.00
On Sale: $16.00




The Jackson Hat
Reg: $30.00
On Sale: $24.00














The Tall Boy Beanie
Reg: $20.00
On Sale: $16.00

Best Winter Pack for ski and boarding Dakine Heli Pro 20L

It's simple, the Dakine Heli Pro 20L is the best all around winter pack. It's got everything need and nothing you don't. And with all the wicked color options you don't have to worry about looking like one of your bros on the mountain. Get more details and purchase at Doug's Sports, located in Hood River along with the Dakine offices.

























Pack Details:

New Colors for Fall 2008!
Dakine Heli Pro 20L. The name says it all. You fly up, you rip down. Long time staple of guides, and pros the world over. Slightly slimmer package than the Pro II. volume 1200 cu in | 20L
size 21 x 11 x 5.5 | 53 x 28 x 14cm
material 600D Polyester
features

• Cross and vertical snowboard carry
• Diagonal ski carry
• Fleece lined goggle pocket
• Internal sleeve for hydration bladder
• Deployable water bottle pocket
• Insulated hydro sleeve
• Quick draw ice axe sleeve
• Waterproof fleece lined camera pocket built into the waist belt
• Padded waist belt
• Padded back and shoulder straps
• sternum strap
• Lifetime warranty

Get all your Dakine Gear at Doug's Sports

New 2009 Winter Dakine Baker Pack Snowboard and Ski

This season Dakine has added to their steller line of winter packs with the Baker pack. An awesome little pack, perfect for inbounds riding or short hikes to those secret stashes. It packs all the features you need without all the extras that just get in the way or take up space. Check out the details below and get more info as well as purchase at Doug's Sports.

Item Description:

New name for Winter 08-09. Formally called the Mission SL.

volume 1000 cuin | 16L size 20 x 11.5 x 5 in | 51 x 29 x 13cm material 420D Nylon | 600D Polyester features Vertical snowboard carry Snow tool/shovel pocket Insulated hudro sleeve Fleece lined goggle pocket Fleece lined sunglass pocket Lifetime Warranty

New Dakie School Packs and Street Series Bags

It's August already and everyone is wondering where the summer went. The end of the summer means back to SChool. Oh man oh man, bummer dude, But, hey it's the perfect time to get a brand new Dakine school pack. Now that would make going back to school so much better. A new Dakine pack with a place for you computer and all your other crap. Here at Doug's we know all about school packs and we have the latest and greatest from Dakine in styles and patterns for you to stroll back to the class room with.

New Dakine Women's Jewel
Dakine's best selling women's pack. Great if you want to carry a laptop. Perfect for school or travel.
Doug's Sports


New Dakine Duel
Check out more colors at Doug's Sports

New Dakine OutPost Pack
Check out more colors at Doug's Sports

New Pattern Dakine Campus Large Pack
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Dakine Split Convertible vs Split Roller Luggage Travel Bags

The Dakine Split Convertible and Split Roller are two of the most solid luggage bags on the market. The split roller offers a traditional half zip on the bag with mesh to organize the inside. The Split Convertible is the new school version and offers two sepparate checkable bags in the same size as the split roller. Check out the video for detailed info as well as a review at Outside Magazine. To purchase on sale go to Dougsports.com






Description of Dakine Split Roller 120
Dakine's Split Convertible Bag is designed to accommodate every type of traveler from the pro snowboarder to the adventure tourist. Dakine's line of travel bags takes every scenario and makes it good.

Features:

• Splits into 2 checkable bags to avoid overweight baggage charges. The convertible design allows the bag to be unzipped into two checkable bags or just use the bottom half on its own for shorter length trips.
• Split level design allows for easy access to all contents.
• Retractable handle.
• High quality urethane wheels.

Description of Dakine Split Roller 120
The benchmark in wheeled luggage, features a split-level design for easy loading and unloading. Function, style and Dakine durability, means this bag will serve you well for years to come.

Features:

• Split level design allows for easy access
• Retractable handle
• High quality urethane wheels
• Exterior organizer pockets
• Locking zipper cars
• 7300 cu. in. (120L)
• 32 x 17 x 13.5" (81 x 43 x 34cm)
• Weight: 10 lbs. (4.5kg)
• 400D Nylon Dobby
• 600D Polyester

For more info check out Dougsports or DakinePacks...