Dakine Split Adventure 38L Backpack vs Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack

The main difference between the Dakine Split Adventure 38L Backpack and the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack is that the Split Adventure 38L Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap) while the Unisex Essentials Backpack does not.

Dakine Split Adventure 38L Backpack Front View
Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Dakine Dakine
Name Split Adventure 38L Backpack Unisex Essentials Backpack
Category Sports Laptop
Sub Category Skateboard Everyday
Capacity (L) 38L 26L
Dimensions (in) 21.5 x 12 x 10 18 x 12 x 8.5
Weight (lb) 2.6 1.54
Fabric 400D Polyester Ripstop 600D Recycled Polyester
Color 2 colors and patterns Night sky geo
Warranty Dakine 10 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty Dakine 10 Year Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date January 30, 2020 April 28, 2020
Rating 5.0 5.0
Price Under $150 Under $50
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable air mesh shoulder straps Breathable air mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets Fleece lined sunglass pocket and 2 side pockets 2 zipped front pockets, and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Internal zipped mesh pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Deployable board carry straps
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve TSA compliant padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17" Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Fleece lined padded iPad sleeve
Organizer Pocket Internal organizer pockets
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Base / Bottom Padded bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ergonomic foam backpanel
Load Lifters Yes
Other Features Other Features Fleece lined sunglass pocket

You're currently comparing the Split Adventure 38L Backpack by Dakine against the Unisex Essentials Backpack by Dakine.


Dakine 's Split Adventure 38L Backpack is a Sports backpack with Skateboard features while Dakine's Unisex Essentials Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Everyday features.

The Dakine Split Adventure 38L Backpack has a capacity of 38L (liters), weighs 2.6 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.5 x 12 x 10. It's made of 400D Polyester Ripstop and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Dakine Unisex Essentials Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18 x 12 x 8.5 inches. Constructed from 600D Recycled Polyester it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Night sky geo.