Dakine Heli Pro 24L women’s snowsport rucksack – Vintage Camo

Dakine Heli Pro 24L snowsport rucksack – Vintage Camo

Here’s a tidy, no-nonsense 24 L snowsport pack that hits the sweet spot between too small and overkill. If you carry full avalanche kit for day trips but aren’t planning overnighting, this is the sort of pack that actually makes sense. Quick access to tools, a safe pocket for electronics off the hill, and straightforward helmet or board carry for busy lift queues — all boxed up without faffing about.

Design and fit

The Heli Pro 24L is cut for active riders and skiers who want sensible organisation without getting bogged down. It sits close to the body, the straps are neat rather than bulky, and there’s enough padding to feel secure without stopping you moving freely. At roughly 1.04 kg and measuring 22 x 32 x 54 cm, it’s light enough for long laps yet roomy enough for essential kit.

Key features

• Purpose-built snow tool sleeves keep shovel and probe ready to hand — no scrabbling when seconds count.
• Large fleece-lined goggle pocket protects lenses and gives a scratch-free, warm spot for goggles when you’re not wearing them.
• Deployable helmet carry tucks away neatly; plus vertical snowboard carry and diagonal/A-frame ski options for whatever you’re toting.
• Hydration-compatible sleeve doubles up as a laptop or tablet compartment off the mountain — handy for the commute or a coffee stop after a day’s riding.
• Clever organiser pockets mean phones, snacks and beacon batteries each have a proper home so you’re not rummaging at the bottom.

Typical uses and who it’s for

This is aimed at women who want a dedicated daypack for backcountry missions, resort laps with avy kit, or mixed winter days that include commuting. It’s ideal for anyone who needs shovel and probe storage without lugging a big mountain pack. The wins are travelling light, keeping kit organised, and getting off the hill without having to dive for goggles or your wallet.

Practical notes and questions answered

Wondering if the hydration sleeve will actually take a laptop? It’ll fit most slim laptops or a tablet — good enough for getting home after a day on the slopes, but do check your device dimensions first. This isn’t an overnight bag, so for multi-day tours you’ll want something larger. The helmet and board/ski carry options make transitions between riding and hiking painless, and that fleece goggle pocket turns out to be one of those small luxuries you’ll miss once you don’t have it.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Dakine – Model: Heli Pro 24L – Volume: 24 L – Weight: approx. 1.04 kg – Dimensions: 22 x 32 x 54 cm – Colour: Vintage Camo.

In short, it’s a compact, well thought-through snowsport rucksack that covers the essentials without overcomplicating things. Handy on the hill, useful off it, and built to keep you organised when the weather and conditions are changing — which, let’s be honest, is most of winter.