Posted: 2011-09-12 14:50:14
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, Il
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I bought this backpack for my son who is a senior in high school and has books that weigh a ton! It is incredibly well made, strong and big enough to fit his hefty load. The bonus is having a place to fit his laptop when he heads to college next fall. Thank goodness for Zappos' quick delivery when you cannot find what you need in your neighborhood.
Posted: 2011-08-22 09:01:40
Reviewer: Erik
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Dakine is a fantastic brand. I've owned many
Dakine products from clothes and
hats to
skate bags/
backpacks. They are durable and very well built. The Duel is fantastic! I bought it mainly as an air travel pack and it works wonderfully well. It actually holds my 17 inch laptop. I have to squeeze it in, but it does fit. The insulated compartment keeps beverages cold for a surprisingly long time. I'm talking hours. The pack is very spacious, comfortable, and very sturdy. I would have gladly paid more for this pack. It's well worth the price.
Dakine is the only bag/backpack company I would ever buy from.
Posted: 2011-07-09 17:56:29
Reviewer: Bjorn G
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Awesome backpack!
Dakine strives to bring the highest quality
bags to the surf and snow market and they do a great job! Love the color and so do
girls, very comfortable. (Used it as my main bag taking a cross country trip from NY to CA.)
Posted: 2011-06-01 15:45:33
Reviewer: Anonymous from Corpus Christi, TX
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Great backpack for everyday activity such as school,
gym or work. It's real sturdy, fits a lap top while keeping wet clothes away in separate compartment. This backpack is hardcore all around and gets the job done whatever you're up to.
Posted: 2011-03-12 06:59:18
Reviewer: Anonymous
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I bought this backpack for my boyfriend and he loves it! I bought it in black because it's a neutral color and matches well with everything. He goes to college and he says the backpack is so comfortable and has a lot of pockets! Plus delivery was right on time! Definitely recommend!
Posted: 2011-01-20 20:55:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from La Quinta, California
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My son uses this as laptop and gaming bag. He is 8 and likes to be organized. Great bag.
Posted: 2010-12-18 12:29:31
Reviewer: Mike P from New York, NY
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I was a bit wary when purchasing this backpack, but only because I love
The North Face bags so much. The thing I don't like about the TNF
bags is their price. The
Dakine Duel bag left nothing to be desired, and did not disappoint at all. I've been very happy with the bag, even more so than I would have with a TNF bag. What I really like is the separate area of laptop / notebook computers. I have a 13" laptop, and it fits very easily into the space. Since it's a separate space, I only have to open the section I want when I'm after the computer. Also, I think the padding for the computer area is better than the TNF padding. The Duel doesn't have as many gizmo sections, but it has enough. As a plus, the cooler area is great to put a lunch or a few cans of "soda" in for those long train rides from work.
Posted: 2010-08-11 07:23:33
Reviewer: Adrienne k from denver, colorado
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Love this backpack. It's spacious, has a good spot for my laptop, and the cooler pouch is great for snacks during the day. Perfect size and great look!
Posted: 2010-07-25 13:17:25
Reviewer: Anonymous
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I am in love with this backpack! It is fairly organized and fits tons of stuff without looking overly bulky, which is exactly what I was looking for. Not to mention the fact that Zappos got it to me in 24 hours! Awesome.
Posted: 2010-06-21 12:45:16
Reviewer: Nick L from Saint Louis, Missouri
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My favorite backpack. This bag was just was I wanted: separate padded laptop pocket, roomy main compartment, nice straps, and a handy cold pocket - it can hold 2 cans of soda and more. One of the water bottle pockets is deep enough to stow my mini umbrella. I bought the black.
