There鈥檚 no debate that one of the you should bring into the backcountry is a first aid kit. What goes into that kit, however, is up for debate. We talked to Patrick Noble, a paramedic and wilderness-medicine instructor for , about the basics he always has on hand when adventuring in the backcountry. Regardless of activity, these are the things you need to start building out a reliable kit. (And if you really want to know how to use it you should take a .)

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What do you do if you want to clean your puffy jacket, but you don鈥檛 have the machinery or materials to do so at home? Turns out, it鈥檚 pretty simple. In this episode of The Gear Shed,聽in an attempt to restore a much loved and oft-abused down jacket to its former glory, we put a dirtbag method to the test鈥攁nd were impressed. Follow along to see what you need.

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When editor Jeremy Rellosa isn鈥檛 reviewing gear for us, he鈥檚 usually climbing up something. For this episode of the Gear Shed, he shows off his favorite climbing pack, Mountain Hardwear鈥檚 45-liter Crag Wagon, and shares why it鈥檚 his ideal bag for a day at the crag.

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A full day of hot laps or pow runs isn鈥檛 the same without a proper apr猫s-ski session to follow it up. And no, you don鈥檛 have to drink to do apr猫s right. But what will take the post-skiing hours to the next level is the gear to keep you comfortable, mobile, and well fed. Here are some of the pieces that live in my trunk during winter so I鈥檓 always prepared for an impromptu parking lot apr猫s-ski session. Be sure to keep watching for a favorite apr猫s recipe and guest appearance from our video producer/chef-in-training.

Kelly recommends:

听($70)

听($25)

听($140)

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国产吃瓜黑料 gear director Will Taylor likes to ride bikes, but he鈥檚 a simple man. His quest for a rig that could handle gravel, commuting, light singletrack, and bikepacking鈥攂asically everything but mountain biking鈥攍ed him to the ($1,155 and up). It鈥檚 a relatively inexpensive steed聽that does all of the above and more. Here, he walks you through the benefits of this utilitarian steel setup.聽

Will recommends:

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• ($160 and up)
• ($70 each)
• ($500 for wheelset)
• ($200)
• ($179)

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No matter how experienced a backcountry skier you are, it鈥檚 crucial to triple-check your equipment before you head out for your first tour of the season. From battery corrosion in your beacon to damaged skins, a lot can happen when your gear isn鈥檛 used for months. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, here are some of the steps I take to make sure my touring kit is dialed after a summer in hibernation.聽

Note: It is strongly recommended that you take an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education course before recreating in the backcountry for the first time. You can sign up for a class .

Associate gear editor Kelly Klein recommends:

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听($170)

听($70)

听($56)

听($13)

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听($550)

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Cross-country skiing is one of the most accessible ways to slide around on snow. It鈥檚 significantly cheaper than alpine skiing鈥攂oth the gear itself and the day passes to nordic ski areas, which typically cost under $40. Plus, you can do it anywhere it snows, from groomed trails to flat hiking trails, fire roads, golf courses, or your local park. But figuring out what gear to use can prove challenging: there are many different kinds of skis, poles, and boots, not to mention a host of sport-specific apparel. Here, senior gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks you through her kit and explains what you should and shouldn鈥檛 spend money on.

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翱耻迟蝉颈诲别听reviews editor Jeremy Rellosa is the king of weekend adventures. As such, you鈥檒l never find him without everything anyone might need for a last-minute camping setup. In this episode of the Gear Shed, Jeremy digs through his beloved camping box and explains why these items are essential to his outdoor lifestyle.聽

Jeremy recommends:

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($15)

($160)

Trash bags ($12)

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($62)

Instant coffee ($6)

($2)

($6)

($7)

($150)

($5)

Drybag ($30)

($190)

Moving blanket ($9)

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国产吃瓜黑料 gear director Will Taylor and his wife spend as much time as possible outdoors with their family. But with a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, they require a lot of specialized鈥攁nd tiny鈥搃tems. In this video, he highlights their three most-used pieces and explains why they鈥檙e essential for having fun and staying protected amid the elements when recreating with young children.聽

Will recommends:聽

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