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The year’s first snowfall is closer than you’d think, and it means one thing: time to shred. When the time comes to pack and haul your snowsports gear, make sure you’ve got a bag built for the job. Purpose-built to protect and carry your core gear and more, Backcountry’s Double Ski and Snowboard Rolling Bag ($249) is armed with ample storage and a host of inventive features. Inside is enough room for two snowboards or two sets of skis – good news for your favorite ski buddy.
Read on to learn everything there is to love about this versatile bag and why hundreds of enthusiasts count on it to be their go-to winter gear hauler.

The Backstory
Backcountry: Gear for Every Single Season
Backcountry’s motto, “We get people who get outside,” couldn’t be more apt. The go-to gear brand and marketplace prides itself on “connecting people to their passions” – a feat accomplished thanks to a huge catalog of top-tier outdoor gear.
Today, Backcountry has become one of the leading retailers of outdoor equipment and carries every popular brand from Patagonia to Helly Hansen to Salomon. But it’s an open secret that some of Backcountry’s best offerings come from… Backcountry itself.