When it comes to backcountry excursions, no ordinary backpacks going to cut it. You need one tailormade for ambitious ascents, and safe descents back home. Expect the Gregory Taghee 32 to do just that. The building blocks of a backcountry trip can all be secured with minimal wear and tear thanks to its 1000D Cordura front diagonal edge guard panel, ideal for protection from metal edges. That, combined with its external straps and fasteners, enables the Targhee to stow both skis and snowboards. Essentials such as rescue and avalanche tools have compartments readily available in the event of worst-case scenarios. The sum of these parts equals a product thatll get you from base to summit, and back home in one piece.