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Avalanche Equipment

Most avalanche equipment is designed to be lightweight and portable. The physical demands of travelling the backcountry during the winter necessitate the need to be as mobile as possible. All of the proper equipment should be easily stored in your backpack.

The backpack is a necessary piece of avalanche equipment. This is so, not because the pack is capable of helping you escape in case of an emergency, but because it can carry all of the items that can help you escape. Many backcountry backpacks come equipped with an Avalung and storage pockets specifically designed for items like shovels and beacons.

Many outdoor retailers sell pre-packaged avalanche equipment. These assemblages often contain the most basic items needed for a winter adventure. These packages are often the most cost effective means of purchasing these basic pieces of equipment.

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