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Best of Backcountry.com

by The Editors

Summer is the season of diversity at the Backcountry.com offices. Employee posses of skiers and snowboarders splinter, each chasing any of the myriad warm-weather backcountry adventures to be had around Utah. That diversity is reflected in our gear awards—from tents to hydration packs, climbing shoes to kayak paddles, we worked hard to choose the best single piece of gear for each activity.

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Summer Slackin'

by Justin Mool

For the unemployed and lazy

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Polarized Sunglasses

by Alex Sepulveda

The buzz word of the day in sunglass design, polarization, is as techie as it sounds. Here it is in simple terms so you know what you’re getting when you buy this summer’s new shades.