Dakine

Dakine has been a fixture in the board-sports world for decades, best known for bags, backpacks and gloves that quietly do their job trip after trip. If you have ever lugged a board bag through an airport or pulled on a pair of warm gloves on a cold lift, there is a good chance Dakine made it. Our Dakine range brings the brand's hard-wearing, well-thought-out gear together in one place.

The collection spans travel and board bags, backpacks and daypacks, snow gloves and mitts, snow-wear accessories, and smaller everyday essentials. It is a brand built around the practical side of an active life: carrying your kit, protecting it in transit, and keeping your hands and extremities warm when it counts.

The guide below walks through the main Dakine product groups and how to choose. You can also browse related ranges: backpacks, luggage, and snow-wear accessories.

What Is Dakine Known For?

Dakine made its name on the gear that supports the sport rather than the board itself: bags that survive baggage handlers, packs organised for how riders actually carry their stuff, and gloves tuned for cold, wet days on the mountain. The appeal is durability and sensible design, with features like padded protection, clever compartments and warm, water-resistant materials that come from years of real-world use.

Dakine Bags and Travel Gear

Dakine's bags cover a lot of ground:

• Board bags: padded protection for snowboards, surfboards and more, for travel and storage
• Roller and travel bags: wheeled luggage built to carry gear and clothing on trips
• Backpacks and daypacks: organised carry for commuting, the hill and everyday use
• Gear and boot bags: dedicated storage for boots, helmets and accessories

Choosing the right bag comes down to what you carry and how you travel: how much padding you need, whether wheels help, and how much capacity suits your trips.

Dakine Gloves and Mitts

Dakine's snow gloves and mitts are a cold-weather staple. Gloves give more dexterity for fiddly jobs like adjusting bindings, while mitts keep hands warmer by letting the fingers share heat. Look for the warmth level, waterproofing and fit that match your conditions: colder, wetter days call for warmer, more weatherproof designs. A good glove fits snugly with a little room at the fingertips so it is not tight across the knuckles.

Snow-Wear Accessories

Beyond gloves, Dakine makes the accessories that round out a cold-weather kit: beanies, neck tubes, balaclavas and fleece layers that add warmth where you lose it fastest. These small pieces make a big difference to comfort on the hill, sealing gaps at the neck and head and layering easily under a helmet or hood.

How to Choose Your Dakine Gear

Start with the job you need done. For travel, size the bag to your kit and decide whether wheels and extra padding are worth it. For the mountain, match glove warmth and waterproofing to the conditions you ride in. For everyday carry, focus on capacity and organisation. A few prompts:

• What are you carrying: a board, boots, a laptop, or a bit of everything?
• How are you travelling: flights, road trips, or daily commutes?
• What conditions: deep cold and wet, or milder days?

Sizing and Fit

For gloves and mitts, check the size guide and aim for a snug fit with slight room at the fingertips, so your hands stay warm without the glove feeling tight. For bags and packs, pay attention to capacity in litres and the dimensions relative to what you carry, especially board length for board bags. If a pack will be worn for long periods, a comfortable harness and back panel matter as much as capacity.

Caring for Dakine Gear

Empty and air bags out after trips, especially if gear went in damp, and spot-clean rather than machine-washing padded travel bags. Dry gloves fully between uses away from direct heat, and reproof water-resistant gloves and packs when water stops beading. Keeping zips clean and running smoothly extends the life of any bag. A little attention keeps Dakine gear serving you for years.

How Much Does Dakine Gear Cost?

Prices range from affordable everyday accessories to premium travel and board bags. Smaller items like beanies and basic gloves sit at the lower end, mid-range packs and gloves balance features and durability, and large padded board bags and roller luggage cost more because of their protection and build. Given how much use bags and gloves get, durable gear usually earns its keep over time.

Travelling With Your Gear

A lot of Dakine's appeal comes down to travel, and getting your kit from home to the mountain or the beach in one piece is a skill in itself. Padded board bags protect edges and bases from baggage handlers and roof racks, while roller bags make moving heavy gear through airports far less of a chore. Thinking about weight is worth it too, as airline allowances fill up quickly once boots, bindings and outerwear go in.

Organisation makes a real difference on the road. Dedicated boot and gear bags keep wet or dirty items away from clean clothing, and packs with clear compartments mean you can find what you need without unpacking everything. A simple approach is to protect the fragile, heavy items first, pad them with soft clothing, and keep essentials accessible. Choosing bags sized to how you actually travel, rather than the largest option available, keeps you within allowances and makes each trip smoother from door to destination.

Why Buy Dakine from Surface2Air Sports?

We have been supplying board-sports gear since 2002, with a shop in Poole and the full range online.

• Dakine bags, packs, gloves and accessories in one place
• Gear for travel, the mountain and everyday carry
• Advice on capacity, warmth and fit
• In-store help and online support
• Options across a range of budgets

Whether you need a board bag for your next trip or warm gloves for the season, we can help you choose. Browse our wider backpacks and luggage ranges too.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dakine

What is Dakine best known for?

Dakine is best known for durable bags, backpacks and snow gloves, along with travel and board bags and cold-weather accessories built for board-sports use.

How do I choose the right board bag?

Match the bag's length and padding to your board and how you travel. More padding and wheels help for flights, while lighter bags suit short trips and storage.

Should I choose gloves or mitts?

Gloves offer more dexterity; mitts are warmer because the fingers share heat. Choose based on how cold your conditions are and how much finger movement you need.

How should snow gloves fit?

Snug with a little room at the fingertips, so your hands stay warm without the glove feeling tight across the knuckles. Check the size guide.

Are Dakine bags suitable for flights?

Many are designed for travel, with padding and robust construction. Roller and padded board bags are a popular choice for protecting gear on flights.

How do I look after Dakine gear?

Air bags out after trips, spot-clean padded bags, dry gloves away from direct heat, reproof water-resistant items, and keep zips clean and running smoothly.

Is more expensive Dakine gear worth it?

For items that get heavy use, like travel bags and gloves, better materials and construction usually mean more durability and comfort over the long run.