DaKine is an outdoor apparel company specializing in sportswear and sports equipment for alternative sports such as surfing, kiteboarding, skating, skiing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. It all began with a simple surf leash when founder, Rob Kaplan, began manufacturing the DaKine Leash in Haiku, Maui , Hawaii in 1979. Over the years DaKine has grown from a small surf gear company into a leading maker of innovative and functional snowboard and ski packs, women's lifestyle bags, skate packs and travel gear.
DaKine backpacks are specialized for nearly every action sport. The 101, The Campus, Heli Pro and Prom Pack are just popular examples of these. DaKine luggage focuses on practical designs while DaKine’s extensive line of necessities like DaKine beanies, hats and gloves show that warmth, style, and performance go hand-in-hand.
The DaKine headquarters is located in Hood River, Oregon. The company has stores in the US, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Northern Marianas Islands, and int the Virgin Islands (US).
