Just like youd never leave your smartphone at home, youd never leave your Karakoram Smart Skins behind on a backcountry tour, otherwise, youre heading back home and either staying there or making your touring partners wait for you. Both options suck, but what doesnt suck is the skins perfect blend of nylon and mohair for a solid performance whether youre gripping the steeps or gliding across the not-so-steep. The tip and tail fit most splits securely, and the glue is neither too sticky nor too slippery.