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DAKINE Academy 

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   4.6 out of 5 - "Rated Best of the Best"

121 of 128 (95%) recommended

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Most Helpful Review
15 out of 15 person(s) found the following review helpful.

"I love this bag! Not only are the colors especially beautiful in the madras, but it is very well constructed…" Read More


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Product Specifications
Laptop Compartment Dimensions:
11.75" x 9" x 1.5"
Dimensions:
16.5" x 10.5" x 7"
Weight:
1 lb, 4 oz
Capacity:
1000 cu. in.
Material:
600D Polyester
Warranty:
Limited Lifetime
Linear Inches:
34.00"
SKU:
8210030
Catalog Number:
CT39-207158
Product Highlights
Rating and Reviews for the DAKINE Academy
Overall Rating Summary:
Overall:
4.6
Appearance:
4.8
Durability:
4.5
Organization:
4.6
Price/Value:
4.5

Most Helpful Product Review:
  • Posted: 4/22/2012
  • Reviewer: Susan from Hyattsville, MD
  • Frequency of Use: Several Times a Day
  • Generally Used For: Everyday Work
  • Occupation: Teacher
  • Gender: Female
15 out of 15 person(s) found the following review helpful.

"I love this bag! Not only are the colors especially beautiful in the madras, but it is very well constructed and with so many compartments. It really helps to keep me organized. I love the little compartment at the top for rotating my work/home keys. I stopped using my purse! I use the cold pack for sandwiches & bottles of water. My MacBook Pro fits perfectly in the laptop sleeve. Honestly, when my granddaughter saw my bag she fell in love with it. So, I ordered one for her as well. She even wanted it in the same color!! I can't think of any negatives about this bag.It is the perfect bag for me. I'm a teacher. Whatever doesn't fit in this bag, I don't bring home. :-)"


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  • Posted: 3/25/2013
  • Reviewer: Pennie from York, PA
  • Frequency of Use: Monthly
  • Generally Used For: Business Travel
  • Occupation: Business or Financial Operations
  • Gender: Female

"Love it - plenty of room for everything I need on business travel. It's attractive and lightweight, too."


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  • Posted: 3/3/2013
  • Reviewer: Angie from Coconut Creek, FL
  • Frequency of Use: Daily
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation: Student
  • Gender: Female

"This bookbag looks and feels great. Before this one, I had a guys' bookbag that has never fit me properly, which I bought only because it was the only one in the store that fit my huge, 4-year-old laptop. So this new bookbag fits my petite frame a lot better, and has a cute design to boot! The only thing about it is that it tends to "bubble" out when you have something in the front compartment even though the main pocket in the back may not be full. Other than that, it is great for daily use to carry books, as well as a smaller laptop, 14". I go to college, and the size of this backpack is perfect for carrying all the books I need for everyday use. Its lightweight design, and smaller size, are much more tolerable for my back."


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  • Posted: 2/20/2013
  • Reviewer: Mindie from Mukilteo, WA
  • Frequency of Use: Several Times a Week
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation:
  • Gender:

"This is the first school year that I haven't had to buy a second backpack! My 13 year old daughter has been using this since the start of school in August, and here it is February! She's in 7th grade and hauls a lot of books to and from school - plus she walks so it is worn on her back both ways.... It is holding up incredibly well! No rips! Zippers all still work! Straps are still in place! I am REALLY happy with this backpack!"


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  • Posted: 2/9/2013
  • Reviewer: Jo from San Diego, CA
  • Frequency of Use: Daily
  • Generally Used For: Everyday Work
  • Occupation: Healthcare
  • Gender: Female

"Im glad I chose this backpack. It will be my forever go to brand. Its comfy durable and holds a lot. Best part is my back doesnt hurt even if I stuff a bunch of books. Fast delivery. Great price and product. Will shop again."


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  • Posted: 2/2/2013
  • Reviewer: Anonymous Customer from Troy MI
  • Frequency of Use: Daily
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation: Student
  • Gender: Female

"Very happy this purchase! The backpack was even better looking than what the photo showed on line. There will be no hesitation when I need to purchase any products from eBags!"


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  • Posted: 1/2/2013
  • Reviewer: Ann from Charlotte, NC
  • Frequency of Use: Monthly
  • Generally Used For: Vacation / Holiday Travel
  • Occupation: Human Resources
  • Gender: Female

"I bought this bag as a day pack for when I travel as it matches my Dakine Carry-On rollerboard. I have used it on two vacations now - one where we were hiking in the jungle and across archeological dig sites for many hours in extreme heat, and it looks as good as new and was very comfortable. The straps are nicely padded, and I love the insolated pocket to keep water cold. It will hold a small laptop and has plety of padding for that if needed. I haven't used it to carry any heavy books. It is kind of small I would thing for a ton of books, but I have carried some relatively heavy items (about 20 lbs) and it was comfortable and has held up well. I would think it would be good for carrying in college across campus with a book or two and your laptop, but not good if you need to carry every book you own. (And I know sometimes you have to do that) I am very pleased with this purchase for my needs!"


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  • Posted: 10/13/2012
  • Reviewer: Tiana from Oceanside,CA
  • Frequency of Use: Several Times a Week
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation: Student
  • Gender: Female
1 out of 2 person(s) found the following review helpful.

"Too small. Yeah, there are many compartments, but theres not enough room to fit things. It's hard to zip the largest compartment when my laptop is in it. It's like the laptop compartment isn't deep enough, so i can't zip it over the corners of my laptop. The food compartment that is insulated is too small as well. The worst thing about this backpack is that when I put ice in a ziplock or a cold pack to keep my food cold, it eventually leaks through the ENTIRE backpack. Yeah,even through to the other compartments. However, I am pleased with the look of the backpack and the organization."


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  • Posted: 10/8/2012
  • Reviewer: Anonymous Customer from Hayden, ID
  • Frequency of Use: Daily
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation: Student
  • Gender: Female

"Just right. Love the color selection!"


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  • Posted: 10/8/2012
  • Reviewer: Christopher from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Frequency of Use: Daily
  • Generally Used For: Everyday Work
  • Occupation: Computer, IT or Statistical
  • Gender: Male

"I purchased a handful of these bags for my customers who purchase laptops at my computer store. Functionally the bags work just fine, but seem to feel a little cheap and lack the features of higher end bags. Overall if you're looking for an inexpensive bag that gets the job done and looks okay, this one's for you."


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  • Posted: 9/23/2012
  • Reviewer: Anonymous Customer from
  • Frequency of Use: Several Times a Week
  • Generally Used For: School
  • Occupation: Restaurant or Food Service
  • Gender: Female

"Great style, not too bulky or heavy, comfortable straps to ease the pressure of heavy books on my shoulders. The laptop sleeve is not quite deep enough for my laptop which is a shame, but still functional for organization..love the insulated front pocket."


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