Tech bindings, sometimes known by the brand name Dynafit but now produced by many companies, are ingenious, lightweight alpine touring bindings that rely on two sets of precision-machined pins to hold the toe and heel of your boot in place.

Tech bindings use a pin-and-hole system to secure the toe of your boot to the binding, along with either a traditional style heel piece or a touring specific one.

Due to their minimalistic design, a tech binding can sometimes weigh half as much as a frame binding. Their lack of ‘grams is a huge advantage on long hikes, as this can help reduce fatigue