The gold standard for backcountry touring. The Dakine Poacher 32L features backpanel main entry, A-frame & diagonal ski carry, vertical snowboard carry, dedicated avalanche safety pocket, helmet carry, and insulated hydration sleeve. Read more.
Pro-Level Backcountry Capacity. Full Backpanel Access & Technical Alpine Engineering.
Engineered specifically for full-day touring, high-exposure ridge scrambles, and extended backcountry missions, the Dakine Poacher 32L Backpack is the undisputed benchmark for technical alpine packs. Offering 32 liters of finely tuned storage, it delivers the exact balance of volume, load stability, and instant gear accessibility required for demanding mountain terrain.
Designed for seamless integration on the ascent and descent, the Poacher 32L features dual entry to the main compartment via top-load zippers and a full backpanel zip—allowing you to grab extra layers, skins, or lunch without unstrapping your skis or snowboard. Equipped with dedicated avalanche safety tool sleeves, dual-position helmet carry, splitboard/ski attachment loops, and Mammut® Removable Airbag System 3.0 compatibility (sold separately), this pack gives backcountry riders maximum capability and peace of mind.
32-Liter Full-Day Capacity: Expansive volume easily accommodates extra insulation layers, skins, crampons, thermos, and technical safety gear for big-mountain missions.
Dual Main-Compartment Access: Full backpanel zippered entry lets you reach deep contents even with a board or skis strapped to the front, complemented by top-zip access.
Technical Ski & Board Carry: Features A-frame and diagonal ski carry, vertical snowboard carry, and dedicated splitboard carry straps for technical ascents.
Dedicated Avalanche Safety Pocket: Front-entry compartment keeps shovel blade, shaft, probe, and snow saw neatly organized and instantly accessible during emergencies.
Dual-Position Deployable Helmet Carry: Integrated helmet mesh stows neatly when not in use and attaches to the top or front of the pack for long bootpacks.
Insulated Hydration Sleeve: Molded shoulder strap sleeve protects hydration hoses from freezing in sub-zero winter temperatures.
Mammut® RAS Compatible: Removable Airbag System 3.0 ready (airbag system sold separately) for seamless conversion into an avalanche airbag pack.
Heavy-Duty Eco Construction: Crafted from 100% recycled 840D ripstop nylon and high-density fabrics with a water-repellent finish for maximum resistance to sharp edges and rock.