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[Fall/Winter 2025] The best backpacks for backcountry skiing and snowboarding, with tips for choosing the right one and avoiding regrets
How to choose , THE NORTH FACE , backcountry , mountaineering beginners , ORTOVOX , recommended backpacks , HAGLOFS , ARVA , OSPREY , BCA
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[Fall/Winter 2025] Snowy mountain climbing, backcountry skiing, alpine climbing. The best backpacks for extreme winter activities, categorized by purpose and preference.
FERRINO , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommended , Backcountry , HAGLOFS , ORTOVOX , Patagonia , Backpacks , OSPREY , ARVA , BLACK DIAMOND , BLUE ICE , MILLET , Snow Mountain , BCA
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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[Fall/Winter 2025] A hidden necessity for snow sports: the best balaclava models for different uses and preferences, plus tips on how to choose one without regrets
THE NORTH FACE , How to Choose , Mountaineering Introduction , Recommendations , Mountain Hardwear , NORRONA , Houdini , Balaclava
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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