Established in 1979, Dakine, rooted in Hawaii and now based in Hood River, Oregon, engineers backpacks, travel bags, and gear for surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, biking, skiing, and travel enthusiasts. Originating from Maui's North Shore, founder Rob Kaplan addressed surf gear issues, birthing Dakine from repairing surf leashes to crafting robust, innovative alternatives. From pioneering windsurfing equipment to iconic essentials-only packs, Dakine's evolution continued in Oregon, catering to snowboarders, skiers, and mountain bikers. Their ethos remains: design products they'd proudly share, amplifying adventurers' days on land and water with inventive, reliable gear.
