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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Backpacks

A load hauler for every winter activity for ski touring to expeditions.

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Minimalist Steal: CamelBak Gambler Hydration Backpack



Ski Mountaineering: Pieps Alpinist Pro Backpack



Expedition: Mountain Hardwear BMG 105 Backpack



Stable Ski Daypack: Arc’teryx Quintic 28 Backpack



Lightweight: Mammut Spindrift Lite 30 Backpack



Climbing: Gregory Alpinisto 50 Backpack



Avalanche-Ready: Black Diamond Covert AvaLung Backpack



Best All-around: Marmot Backcountry 30 Backpack

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