Gear: Four helmets and four goggles for skiing out of bounds

Not everything goes as planned in the backcountry, and heading out there with a proper helmet is the least you can do safety-wise. Weather-wise, it’s not all glitter and gold, either, meaning you need solid goggles to navigate around the out-of-bounds. Below, find four helmets and four goggles that’ll get the job done no matter what winter throws at you.

Fornix Backcountry MIPS

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p.8000—uvex

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Cirque X—Pret

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Igniter Alpiniste—Sweet Protection

Equipped with an injection-molded ABS thermoplastic shell, shock-absorbing EPS liner and eight total vents, the Igniter Alpiniste makes safety and comfort its utmost priorities. For those bagging big lines, it exceeds the certification requirements for both mountaineering and snow sports. On top of that, it has a useful attachment point for a headlamp and a moisture-wicking liner that really seal the deal.

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Line Miner W/ Prizm—Oakley

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I/O7—Smith Optics

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M2—anon.

The M2 is one of the best goggles on the market year-in and year-out, primarily because of Magna-Tech. Eighteen rare-earth magnets, with nine connection points, spread between the frame and lens facilitate snappy lens changes. On top of that, its strap features a snap-back adjustment system (like the hat) and a fleece lining around the frame absorbs then releases moisture to eliminate fog.

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Aerospace Goggle—Julbo

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