Dakine Kids Daypack 13L

For younger users who need a compact bag for school, outings, and everyday essentials, the Dakine Grom 13L Kids Daypack keeps the focus on a manageable load and useful carry options. Its 13L capacity is paired with a main compartment, accessory storage, a fleece-lined pocket, and bungee cargo storage. Skateboard carry straps add a practical extra for after-school plans, while the sternum strap includes a safety whistle. It’s built around lighter daily carry rather than hauling a full set of bulky gear.

Quick overview

The Grom brings together a straightforward backpack layout and a few details that make it more than a basic book bag. Inside, the main compartment and accessory storage give books, snacks, and small personal items separate places to go. The fleece-lined pocket provides a softer spot for a small item, while the bungee storage adds an external place for cargo. Skateboard straps are another useful touch when a school day turns into an afternoon outside.

The compact 13L format is the main buying decision here. It suits a younger user carrying essentials, but the description doesn’t provide dimensions or a detailed pocket-by-pocket layout. Keep in mind that a smaller capacity leaves less room for bulky school supplies or extra layers. If the usual load is just a few books, a snack, and small gear, that tradeoff may be perfectly reasonable.

How it fits

Adjustable shoulder straps let the wearer adapt the carry, and the sternum strap adds a connection across the chest rather than relying on shoulder straps alone. The pack is described as sized for younger users and lighter everyday loads, so its intended fit is more specific than a general-purpose backpack. There are no listed measurements to help compare it with a child’s torso or confirm how it will sit on a particular wearer.

A solid pick if the goal is a smaller everyday pack that can handle school basics and still carry a skateboard externally. It might not be a great match if the child routinely needs to pack a large number of books, bulky sports gear, or more than daily essentials, a roomier backpack would make more sense for that kind of load.

Tips for day-to-day use

For a typical school-to-park day, put books and a snack in the main compartment, keep smaller personal items in the accessory storage, and use the skateboard straps when heading out afterward. The bungee cargo storage offers another way to carry an item outside the main compartment, though the product information doesn’t specify what size or weight it can hold. Adjust the shoulder straps for the wearer and fasten the sternum strap when that extra connection is useful.

The layout is designed to keep everyday items together without asking a younger user to carry a full-size bag. Still, the description doesn’t mention a laptop sleeve or water-resistant construction, so don’t assume either feature is included when choosing it for electronics or wet-weather use.

Practical doubts

Can it carry a skateboard? Yes. The exterior straps are described as a way to carry a skateboard, including for after-school use.

What is the 13L capacity suited to? The listed use is lighter everyday carry, such as books, snacks, small gear, and personal items. The available details don’t establish how many books will fit.

Does it have a safety whistle? The product name specifies a safety whistle on the sternum strap. No further details about the whistle are provided.

Is it worth it?

This pack makes the most sense when a child needs a compact bag with a few practical extras, especially skateboard straps, bungee cargo storage, and a whistle-equipped sternum strap. Compared with a plain small backpack, those features give it more flexibility for school days that continue into outdoor activities. The main tradeoff is capacity: choose a larger format if the regular load includes bulky supplies or gear. If the everyday list stays light, the Grom’s focused size and carry options are the reason to consider it.