Patagonia SnowDrifter Jacket

If you split your time between the resort and the backcountry — or just want an incredibly comfortable ski / snowboard shell — the brand-new Patagonia SnowDrifter Jacket should be on your list. Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs for Blister

Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs

The brand-new Patagonia SnowDrifter Bibs replace their well-loved Descensionsist Pants. So how do the SnowDrifter Bibs compare to their predecessor and the rest of the ski / snowboard pants on the market?
David Steele reviews the Patagonia Snowdrifter Pant for Blister

Patagonia Snowdrifter pant

The Patagonia Snowdrifter pant blends very good breathability with a useful feature set, making it a great option for days of high-output touring.

What We’re Wearing, Skiing 23/24: Luke Koppa

Most of our reviews and conversations have the goal of helping you, our audience, figure out what gear might work best for you and your particular preferences, circumstances, etc. However, it can be fun (and sometimes, maybe, even illuminating) to occasionally shrug off the cloak of objectivity and just talk about what we personally use and enjoy. In our new “What We’re Wearing” series, we’re doing just that, having several of our reviewers run us through their head-to-toe kits for this winter. First up, our managing editor and self-diagnosed apparel obsessive, Luke Koppa.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Strafe Castle Jacket for Blister

Strafe Castle Jacket

With a sleek look that's paired with high-end materials and insulation, the Strafe Castle Jacket warrants strong consideration if you're in the market for an insulated ski / snowboard jacket that doesn't look out of place away from the slopes.
Luke Koppa reviews the 2020-2021 Strafe Cham Jacket & Cham Pants for Blister

Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants

This season Strafe once again updated their touring-oriented Cham Jacket & Pant, and we think the latest iteration is one of the best backcountry outerwear kits we’ve used. Check out our full, in-depth review to see why.
Luke Koppa reviews the Houdini Shelter Anorak for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

Houdini Shelter Anorak

Anoraks: one of the most controversial topics at Blister. Well, our managing editor has decided to continue to anger our editor-in-chief by testing more of them, and Houdini’s Shelter Anorak has become one of his all-time favorites. Check out his review of this minimal, waterproof shell.
Luke Koppa reviews the Eddie Bauer BC Freshline Jacket for Blister

Eddie Bauer BC Freshline Jacket

We’ve spent a lot of time skinning and skiing in Eddie Bauer’s BC Freshline Jacket and think it and its eVent fabric offer an excellent combination of weather protection and breathability. Check out our full review.
Paul Forward and Luke Koppa review the Scott Patrol E1 30 avalanche airbag backpack for Blister

Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Backpack

Blister reviewer Paul Forward has used a *lot* of different avalanche airbag systems, and the electric Alpride / Scott E1 system is his current favorite. Check out our review of the Scott Patrol E1 30 pack for his take on both the backpack itself and the E1 airbag system.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Holden Sierra Bib for Blister

Holden Sierra Bib

If you’re in the market for a new resort ski / snowboard bib, the comfortable, waterproof, and clean-looking Holden Sierra Bibs are worth a look. Check out our review.
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the TREW Capow Jacket & Bib for Blister

TREW Capow Jacket & Bib

TREW designed their touring-oriented Capow kit with the help of CAPOW Guiding, and we've had two reviewers using it for everything from long days on the skin track to laps in the resort. Check out our full review.