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The Bottom Line

Whether you drop your skateboard for the winter and pick up a snowskate or snowboard, or you just want a cool looking DC snow backpack, The DC Wasatch is a snowboarding backpack that comes with everything you need. The Wasatch can carry your snowboard vertically or horizontally, has shovel holding straps, breathable back lining, comfortable straps, and just plain looks cool.



Pros

• Comfortable - padded, breathable and easy to use

• Versatile - carry your snowboard either vertically or horizontally
• Extras - Shovel straps, two compartments
• Durable - well made to withstand the edges of your snowboard, and repeated crashes!

Cons

• Specific use - the Wasatch is a pure snowboarding backpack, not good for skating or school
• No extra little pockets - only the two main compartments

Description

• Nylon construction
• Thick chest strap stabilized load
• Ergonomically shaped shoulder straps
• Horizontal or vertical board carrying (for snowmobiling or hiking)
• External shovel holder Velcro straps
• Cool embossed DC logo, zipper pull logos and metal DC tag
• Named for Utah's Wasatch Front
• Available in black, with neon blue interior lining

Guide Review - DC Wasatch Backpack Review

The DC Wasatch has several things that set it apart from other backpacks I've tried and reviewed (besides being a snowboarding backpack!).

One is the comfort. I mentioned the breathable back lining - this is a sweet feature. The back panel is thickly padded, but the pads are covered in a very breathable mesh, which makes the whole pack a lot more comfortable to wear while sweating away snowboarding or snowskating.

The shoulder straps are ergonomically curved - that means that their shape is a little funny, and it works well. Finally, the waist strap is actually one of the strongest on the pack, with extra padding to keep you comfy.

The DC Wasatch backpack can also carry your snowboard either vertically or horizontally - but it won't double as a skate backpack. While technically it could carry your skateboard, the grip tape would wear the backpack down - there's nothing to guard it.

As far as carrying capacity goes, the DC Wasatch backpack has two pockets, with one divided area inside the main compartment. The Wasatch wouldn't be the best backpack to double as your school backpack - unless you like just dumping all your stuff into the same large compartment. One bonus - the inside lining of the compartments are bright blue, making it super easy to find your stuff when digging around inside your DC Wasatch backpack.

The final word? The DC Wasatch is perfect for snowskating and snowboarding, which is what it is made for! The Wasatch is comfortable, durable and versatile.