If you’re going into the backcountry, you need protection. And if you’re going to wear protection, you want it to be unobtrusive. Dakine’s new BC vest is a low-profile answer to bulky backpacks, which still manages to fit in all the essentials. Check the specs: multiple front pockets with audio wire routing, a large back pocket with tool organization and a bladder hanger, internal mesh pockets, and even a diagonal ski carry.