Dakine was founded in 1979 in Haiku, Maui, by surfer Rob Kaplan, who initially crafted more durable surf leashes. Now headquartered in Torrance, California, the brand is known for gear built to serve surfers, snowboarders, skateboarders, and travellers. Dakine makes backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear, and technical apparel designed for adventurers who need functional, reliable products in motion