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a high-cut shell, removable liner and constant temperature maintenance (excess heat is absorbed, stored, and re-released to keep you comfortable). Boeri, 800-394-MPH1, www.boeriusa.com. $135
snow board pack and vest allows for comforta ble
even weight distribution when hiking and descending. It has a cold-weather hydra- tion system and custom-fit sleeves for your shovel, probe and axe. RED, 802-651-0400, www.red-corp.com. $179.95
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out, step into your board and ride away. The bindings are compatible with the K2 Clicker snowboard boots and bindings. This is all you need for limitless fun in the fluffy white stuff. K2 Snowboards, 800-666-2579, www.k2snowboards.com. $219
4> BIBLER HANGING STOVE No need to leave your tent in a raging snow storm! Simply hang this stove from the roof of your tent and boil a quart of water in 3.5 minutes. A wind- screen/heat reflector surrounds the pot and burner, channeling heat into the tent. Best yet, it only weighs 29 ounces. Bibler/Black Diamond Equipment, 801-278-5533, www.biblertents.com, $84 (includes pot, lid and windscreen)
5> K2 BACKCOUNTRY FIELD KIT Throw this survival kit in your pack and leave it ffiere untn the snow me ts.l t could save your life. Goodies contained in a fo lding nylon case include a space blanket, compass, whistle, waterproof matches, duct tape, two feet of wire and a razor blade. K2 Snowboards, 800-666-2579, www.k2snowboards.com. $36.95
6> PIEPS OPTI-4 TRANSCEIVER Put your life in Pieps's hands. The Pieps Opti-4 avalanche transceiver fea- tures an II-position volume adjustment making it easy to do a close search with a maximum range of 80 meters. After an avalanche, Pieps can be quickly switched to transmit mode. Before you access the backcountry, take the Opti-4 for a test run. Life-Link, 800-443-8620, www.life-link.com. $249
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