The Poacher RAS Vest is a backpack vest hybrid with easy access to all of your tools and a low profile fit. Tech features include a Removable Airbag System (RAS), hydration compatibility, two-way radio pocket, and beacon anchor. Pockets galore have room for all of your gear and board/ski carrying straps make backcountry trekking smooth sailing. This vest is designed for fitting over your jacket, so select the size you would normally wear for outerwear.
Weight (lb)
3.2
Weather Tech
DWR Coating
Board Carry System
Vertical Board Carry
Diagonal Ski Carry
Hydration System
Hydration Compatible
Straps
Waist Strap
Fit Guideline
Dakine’s Poacher Vests are designed for fitting over your jacket. Please choose the size you would normally wear for outerwear
Material
840D Nylon/ 500D Nylon Two-Tone Ripstop with Water Repellent Finish / High Tenacity Heather Plain Weave with Water Repellent Finish
Two-Way Radio Handset or Insulated Hydration Compatible
Front Access Pockets
Snow Tool/Shovel Pocket
Internal Web Belt and Breathable Back Panel
Rescue Whistle on Sternum Strap
RAS 3.0 Compatible
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Features
Weather Tech
DWR Coating - DWR (Durable Water Repellent) allows fabric to shed moisture and prevents saturation. DWR also helps repel oils and stains which can affect the fabric's breathability. Bags with a DWR finish are a must-have in snowy or wet conditions.
Straps
Waist Strap - Keeps your pack in place when you're moving, something you absolutely want on a pack that's going to be seeing any action.
Details
RAS 3.0 Compatible - This backpack is fully compatible with the Mammut RAS 3.0 Removable Airbag System (sold separately) for proper avalanche safety. Don't forget to pair it with Mammut's Compressed Gas Cylinder (sold separately), as well.
Reviews
5.0
Overall Rating
Reviewed by
4
customers
In-vested
by C.Metcalf
in MT.HOOD FullTime(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 7/19/2024
DAKINE Poacher RAS Vest / Backpack - black
This is a great vest/ pack/ with saftey features. As someone whom is interested in not having to much weight yet, not enough items this is the perfect match. Fits my semi hefty self and i still have play space for personal adjustments. Feeling positive about my purchase.
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This is just right
by Gordon Levin
in Helena, MT(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 3/26/2024
DAKINE Poacher RAS Vest / Backpack - black
Excellent fit and adjustments for a close fitting backpack that won't shift and move around while riding. You can cinch the pack up tight. The vest part has great pockets that are both easily accessible and also secure with good zippers. Not too heavy but very sturdy. Even though the sides have an open design that can help with ventilation when it is zipped up tight to you it does restrict pit zip venting. But the design does attempt to allow pit venting and if you have it on loose like you do when hiking it's no problem. Really a good design as a pack for riding along with being able to add an avalanche airbag. It's just right.
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Looks great, feels great. Now if only it would snow…
by Jeremiah
in Montana(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 1/8/2024
DAKINE Poacher RAS Vest / Backpack - black
Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister since she’s really into snowboarding. Same day I ordered it, my mother, who is also a big snowboarder, had one come in the mail (so I panicked a bit, haha). Turns out she bought it for herself (whew). When my sister opened it up, she was super excited. It fits great! I purchased the small and it fits her (5’ 2”) great when she has all her layers on. Only issue so far is that our local ski area has no snow. Fingers crossed for snow but so far I’m super happy with the vest! (Also, don’t know if this would help for anyone else in terms of sizing but it fits me (M, 6’, 160) snugly with no layers on)
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Killer lightweight vest
by Jesi Robbins
in Truckee, CA(Verified Buyer)
Posted on 1/22/2018
DAKINE Poacher RAS Vest - black
My boyfriend, 5'10" weighs 150lbs absolutely loves this vest I bought him for Christmas!
