In our never ending quest to test out as much gear as possible, the FREESKIER staff headed down to Silverton, CO last February to try out some of the latest and greatest backcountry ski gear essentials while partaking in Bent Gate Mountaineering’s second annual Silverton Sickdays. Turning the oft-sleepy town of Silverton into a bustling hub of events with various brand representatives, athletes and industry folk on hand, the event provided an optimal setting for testing out the gear and chatting with the manufacturers.

We’ve compiled four backcountry ski kits with the best gear to boost your out-of-bounds experience, whether it be a quick jaunt out of the gates, a full day excursion or a good ol’ fashioned hut trip.

Noting that the SIA Snow Show just went down in Denver, Colorado, and many manufacturers are showcasing what’s new for next year (2015-16), these hot items are surely going to be heavily discounted in the months to come. Who doesn’t love a good deal?

The subsequent pages highlight a Lift-Accessed Backcountry Kit, a Backcountry Day Kit, a Women’s Backcountry Day Kit and a Hut Trip Kit.

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