Dakine Sequence review!

this is the block. its actually close to 7inches at about 6 3/4inch

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Looks like same block. Just difference in measuring method. My block when empty, zipper to recesses inward whereas yours pops out. May I suggest Billingham inserts for use in day packs instead? After owning so many bags, I've narrowed it down to 2 backpacks. Lowepro Primus and NorthFace Solaris with Billingham inserts. For trail hiking, no camera backpack is as comfortable as Solaris for me.

Put your board between you and your camera bag. I believe that is how I see the kids in my area doing it.

i understand what you are talking about but even if its recessed, i dont see my bag even coming close to the 5inch mark. i love the block but it was just disappointing that the description was wrong and i was forced into buying it and later find out it doesnt fit my bag due to the error either in description or quality control of this product. i might email dakine and see if they can trade me for a smaller one that they might have.

Good idea. There could be some sample variations. Mine is definitely 5.15 inches.

do u want to trade? haha

i just talked to dakine and they said they did update the bag to a 6.5in depth to accomodate larger cameras. they told me if i sent in the bag, they will gladly modify it to whatever size i want. man this is the second time i've dealt with them directly and their customer service is top notch. time to send the bag in. haha

sdsviet wrote in post #6010392
i just talked to dakine and they said they did update the bag to a 6.5in depth to accomodate larger cameras. they told me if i sent in the bag, they will gladly modify it to whatever size i want. man this is the second time i've dealt with them directly and their customer service is top notch. time to send the bag in. haha

Interesting, thanks for the info.

Nice bag. I'd like one myself on one condition: do you reckon you could stuff a macbook in the front pocket dude?

hmm maybe but doubt it. I keep my 15.4 inch laptop behind the camera block and that works fine. I can also get it out without removing the camera block

phynnodderee wrote in post #6022408
Nice bag. I'd like one myself on one condition: do you reckon you could stuff a macbook in the front pocket dude?

Exactly what I did brah

Just cut the stitching, and BAM! PERFECT case. Not the safest, but My MB isn't in the best condition either.

actually the reason for wanting a small camera block was that i could also fit in my northface surge with the laptop (15" MBP) in the dedeicated pocket too.

Thanks for the photos and the review. I'm trying to source one in the UK. I know it gets used by snowboarding photogs for backcountry work.
I'm looking at it for enduro photography. I can ride my bike to get to sections on the bigger events but normal camera bags seems too bulky and not enough room for things like a small first aid kit /waterproof coat etc. They also tend not to have enough small pockets for things like car keys etc which I'd rather not have in a main compartment thats constantly being opened and shut.

I got mine in the UK from S2AS here

The 2009 one looks like the camera block has meen redesigned and looks better. May just be their photo though.

Neil

da_nige wrote in post #6257464
I got mine in the UK from S2AS here

The 2009 one looks like the camera block has meen redesigned and looks better. May just be their photo though.

Neil

I have the 2008 Sequence and ordered another from MooseJaw, only to find it's the 2009 version, so let me post some MAJOR differences I note:

1. The 2009 version is significantly bigger and bulkier at +200 cu in. Keep in mind it now weighs 5 lbs versus 3 lbs of the 2008 version! It obviously uses a taller camera block that can now hold two cameras and several lenses. For me, I don't need that much space and prefer the compact dimensions of the 2008 version. Dakine also made the sides of the pack wider so the block sinks further in. On the 2008 pack, the monoblock was a rather tight fit.

2. The 2009 version has a built-in pack cover and compression strap for a tripod. Problem is it stores under the flat base, so it's no longer flat. The 2009 pack when loaded no longer is free-standing and topples over so you will have to open it when it's laying on it's back.

3. There used to be two buckles (male/female) attached to the load lifter straps of the 2008 version. With the supplied strap, you could latch the top of a tripod or snowboard. This was done away in 2009 and they put a small compression strap at the top of the pack that folds away inside the pack. I prefer the old way since the strap was much beefier and you had a foot of strap to wind around the tripod.

4. The zippered, flat storage pockets on the inside of the back cover to the pack was removed, for some reason.

5. The two-way side pocket on one side and mesh water bottle pocket on the other was replaced with two long zippered pockets for 2009. But they only open from front side and the zipper is a bit too free and easy and can work it's way open on a partially zipped pocket. But the pocket is long and deep and can hold an entire 1 liter water bottle (great for zoom lenses). I still prefer the 2008 pockets, though.

6. There are now two zippered side pockets on each waist belt on the 2009 pack. A pity, as LowePro accessories such as the lens pockets fit perfect on the left waist belt of the 2008 pack, which did not have a pocket. The LowePro accessories strap on to the left waistbelt as if they were made for it! The attachment strap is the exact width of the waistbelt. Moreover the inner fabric of the belt on the 2008 pack was like complementary Velcro, and mates with a bit of Velcro on the LowePro accessory strap to keep it tight in place.

7. While the front pocket is theoretically larger on the 2009 pack and will fit a laptop no problem, you can't undo any stitching to form an inner sleeve as on the 2008 pack. Even though the 2008 pack is smaller, I found I can hold a full water bladder, big foldable Totes umbrella, and 1" thick map guide better in the front pocket because I can put the bladder in the sleeve.

8. What I find really irritating on the 2009 model: they are missing the usual 1" strap attached to the front of the shoulder straps. Most every backpack has these straps. I usually attach a pouch on the right strap to hold my reading glasses and another pouch on the left strap to hold my cell phone. No place to put these now.

9. The load lifter straps of the 2008 model had a 1" area defined by stitching on each side. I attach a simple round ring to this area. This way I can use a ThinkTank camera strap with quick release and can attach my camera directly to the shoulder straps of the Dakine pack. Dakine did away with this stitched area on the 2009 pack.

When fully loaded to bear with a 40D, eight lenses, and full bladder, my Sequence weighs 26-30 lbs. At this weight the pack could use beefier shoulder straps but Dakine did not see fit to add this to the 2009 pack.

Still, even with the differences, the 2009 Sequence is a great pack for all the reasons brought up in this and other threads. Dakine chose to continue manufacture of this pack no doubt due to positive feedback from the photography community.