2007 Winter Packs Preview

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While you can carry your winter backcountry gear (skis, skins, board, snowshoes, avy probe, shovel, ice axes, tools, crampons, and whatever else suits your winter fancy) in a standard backpack, a winter-specific one will give you better carrying options, plus features like insulated hydration sleeves to keep water from turning solid and pockets especially designed to hold skins, probes, and shovel...