American outdoor lifestyle brand known for its durable, technical backpacks and action sports gear.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
mid
Founded in 1979 on Maui’s North Shore by surfer and tinkerer Rob Kaplan, Dakine began as a passion project to create bombproof surf leashes. The brand quickly expanded its focus, moving its headquarters to Hood River, Oregon, in 1986 to sit at the epicenter of windsurfing, snowboarding, and skiing. This proximity to Mount Hood allowed Dakine to collaborate directly with world-class athletes, leading to innovations like the Heli Pack, a pioneering essentials-only backpack for backcountry heli-skiing. Today, Dakine is a cornerstone of the action sports community, outfitting surfers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and travelers.