If you need a 40L pack, chances are you’ll be carrying quite a bit of weight into the mountains in the form of avalanche gear, ropes, harnesses, and probably plenty of water–all that adds up, and if ...

If you're heading into the backcountry, you must have avalanche gear with you — there's no exception. I don't cover avalanche beacons in this article because it's best to get one your avalanche ...