The ultimate multi-day backcountry expedition pack. The Dakine Poacher 40L features full backpanel entry, A-frame & diagonal ski carry, vertical board carry, dedicated avalanche tool pocket, deployable helmet carry, and an internal load-frame design. Read more.
Expedition-Grade Alpine Capacity. Maximum Load Stability & Uncompromised Backcountry Features.
When big-mountain objectives, overnight hut trips, and heavy technical gear demand maximum volume, the Dakine Poacher 40L Backpack delivers the ultimate backcountry storage solution. As a dedicated large-capacity workhorse in Dakine's technical pack lineup, this 40-liter pack is purpose-built for ski guides, snow professionals, and ambitious backcountry touring setups requiring extra gear and multi-day versatility.
Designed to handle substantial payloads comfortably on long ascents, the Poacher 40L features a contoured alloy frame and a high-density padded waistbelt that efficiently transfers weight to your hips. It offers uncompromised gear accessibility through top-loading drawcord access as well as a full perimeter backpanel zipper—allowing you to retrieve deep items from your pack without removing your skis or snowboard. Complete with dedicated avalanche safety tool sleeves, oversized A-frame ski carry loops, dual-position helmet hammock, and ice axe loops, it provides full expedition capability for deep backcountry terrain.
40-Liter Expedition Capacity: Generous volume holds extra mid-layers, ropes, glacier kit, skins, camp gear, and safety supplies for multi-day tours and hut trips.
Dual Access (Top-Load & Full Backpanel): Backpanel entry opens wide so you can access gear with skis/board attached, complemented by a top-loading main closure.
Heavy-Load Alloy Frame Support: Internal contoured frame stays and padded hip belt support heavy gear loads for ergonomic carry on long ridge scrambles and skin tracks.
Technical Ski & Board Carry: Features oversized A-frame loops (accommodating wider powder skis) and diagonal ski carry, vertical snowboard carry, and splitboard attachment points.
Dedicated Avalanche Tool Pocket: Organized front compartment features customized sleeves to keep shovel blade, shaft, snow saw, and probe rapidly accessible during emergencies.
Dual-Position Deployable Helmet Carry: Integrated helmet hammock stows away cleanly when not needed and fastens securely to the top or front of the pack.
Fleece-Lined Goggle Pocket: Oversized, plush-lined pocket safeguards extra lenses and goggles from scratch damage in transit.
Ultra-Durable Ripstop Build: Crafted from 100% recycled high-density nylon ripstop with water-repellent coatings to resist sharp ski edges, ice, and alpine rock.
