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What’s The Most Important Piece of Gear You Bring Into the Backcountry?

While skinning in the backcountry today, I was going through my gear checklist. My pack was heavy so I was thinking of what I could get rid of and still be safe. As I went through what I could potentially toss out, I started thinking hard about what were the most crucial pieces of gear with me. This lead to the simple question: “What is the most important piece of gear I bring into the backcountry.” Once I got home, I asked my crew of experienced mountain humans that very question as I know we’ll all find their answers useful and interesting. […]

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Miles Clark | January 15, 2016
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