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Traveling nowadays can be a real hassle to say the least. You can’t seem to go anywhere without dropping additional cash on extra fees or finding new difficulties when you arrive at the airport. With all of the new travel rules being imposed by almost every major airline, having the appropriate luggage becomes even more paramount to saving money and enjoying your time away. When not checking a bag, the Dakine Over Under is my new bag of choice for milking every square inch of any overhead compartment I encounter.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles. My new Dakine Network Backpack travels everywhere with me and easily carries all of my necessary portable electronics and gear when I’m on the run. I travel all year long for work and chasing snow and finding a backpack that actually works well, is durable and can handle some serious abuse is a rarity. Luckily, the Network seamlessly integrates into my nomadic lifestyle and keeps me organized, which isn’t easy to do.

I stand behind Da Kine packs 100%. These packs are designed with the working guide or proficient backcountry rider in mind.

As a heli-guide, finger dexterity and durability are a must. The Mustang Glove gives me both and while it is not designed for cold conditions, my hands seem to do fine most of the season.

I’ve had my share of crappy luggage. Wheels have fallen off, zippers have broken and handles have ripped. But it’s not just quality craftsmanship that was lacking, the overall designs of the bags have fallen short. But after receiving and putting the Dakine Overhead suitcase to use, I’m happy to report that I have yet to experience any of these issues.

If you don’t travel to ski then you’re missing out on half the fun. Exploring and chasing snow all over the world is where it’s at. One of the most essential pieces for your worldwide ski travels is a high-quality split roller bag. If you’re looking for the best, then look no further than the Dakine Split Roller LG.

A boot pack isn’t an item in your skiing or boarding gear repertoire that you absolutely need, but once you have one, carrying your gear gets a whole hell of a lot easier.

When it comes to building bombproof ski bags, there’s no one who does it better than Dakine. I have been rocking the Concourse Double for over 10 years now and felt that I was using the pinnacle of all ski bags until I received the brand new ‘11/’12 version. Let’s just say that Dakine stepped it up big time and the new ski bag benchmark is significantly higher than ever before.

This is THE perfect day bag. Fleece lined pockets for your cell, iPod, sunglasses...you name it. Perfect for the organizational freak that I am. Retractable water bottle pocket can be used for other things.