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By leo.flor, February 1, 2011 11:26

I’m all about being light and minimal when I ride.  Don’t like riding with a backpack.  I used to have one of these Bakoda Hi-Backs but have since done without it (also it doesn’t fit over my current bindings, Burton c60s).  It’s crucial to have a tool on you for emergency, on-mountain repairs but should I risk jabbing myself with a tool in my pocket?  No thanks, I ride wearing the 686 Original Snow Toolbelt.

The belt has a phillips screwdriver, flathead and wrenches of various sizes and even comes with a bottle opener.  Handy on the snow and apres!

You might be able to tell from the pictures, there’s a lot of wear and tear on this belt and it’s because I’ve had it for probably 5 years already.  I’m surprised how well the leather has held up to the snow.  It’s saved me countless times, like when the rental shop doesn’t tighten a friend’s bindings enough.  The bottle opener and studs make for lethal combo of being practical as well as a rockin’ fashion statement.