Founded in Hawaii in 1979, Dakine are now located at the base of Mt. Hood in Hood River, Oregon. Problem solvers, innovators, creators, craftsmen and women - Dakine builds a huge range of backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear and clothing for us; people who love to surf, snowboard, skateboard, mountain bike, ski, windsurf, kiteboard and travel. Dakine's maybe from before paddleboarding took hold, but they are firmly part of this new movement and are here to stay.