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Luke Koppa reviews the 2020-2021 Strafe Cham Jacket & Cham Pants for Blister

Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by Luke Koppa

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.

20/21 Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants

May 25, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We just spent a long day in Strafe's new Cham kit and came away with some extremely positive initial impressions.

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Strafe Cham Jacket and Pants

November 12, 2018November 11, 2018 by Cy Whitling

We’ve been big fans of Strafe’s Cham Jacket and Pants, and this year they updated them with an all-new fabric. So how does the new kit compare to the previous version, and to the rest of the competition?

Strafe Cham2 Pants

May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 by Cy Whitling

Strafe’s Cham2 pants are a top choice for freeride-oriented touring.

Strafe Cham 2 Jacket

April 25, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The Strafe Cham 2 Jacket is a very breathable touring jacket with a generous cut that make it a top contender for freeride-oriented touring.

Win a Full Kit from Strafe

October 29, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

This week the winner will get to pick a jacket, pant, and midlayer from Strafe!

Strafe Scarlett Bib Pant

December 19, 2018December 8, 2018 by Kristin Sinnott

Most of us want ski pants to do 2 things: keep us comfortable and look good. Strafe’s Scarlett Bib Pant accomplishes both of those things and more, and you can now check out our full review for more info on this “Best Of” winner.

Strafe Pyramid Jacket

August 31, 2017August 4, 2017 by Luke Koppa

Strafe’s new Pyramid Jacket features an updated Neoshell membrane, and Strafe says it is equally at home in the backcountry as it is in the resort. So is this really a true “50/50” piece?

Strafe Recon Jacket and Pants

July 15, 2018July 27, 2017 by Luke Koppa

The Recon Jacket and Pants are Strafe’s first foray into 4-season softshells, and we’ve been impressed by their performance.

Strafe Scout Jacket

June 23, 2016June 18, 2016 by Cy Whitling

Strafe’s new Scout jacket is an impressively light and packable rain shell, perfect for hiking, backpacking, biking, and trail-running.

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s (2023-2024)

January 5, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Over the past couple of seasons, we have been testing *a lot* of ski / snowboard outerwear. So in this huge, “mega roundup,” we’re comparing all of these pieces head-to-head to help you figure out which ones might be worth considering. In Part One, we cover 20 different jackets & pants.

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

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 by 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.

Layering 101: Types of Outdoor Apparel & How to Layer for Different Activities & Climates

October 19, 2023 by Sam Shaheen

There are a zillion new baselayers, insulators, and shells out there — and the options are constantly evolving and diversifying. So in our updated "Layering 101" guide, we sort out what makes certain types better / worse than others, and outlined how we think about layering for various cold-weather outdoor activities.

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Stuff We Like: June 2023

June 29, 2023 by Kristin Sinnott

For June’s edition of Stuff We Like we feature everything from daypacks to heavy-duty backcountry packs, shorts, lightweight mountain bike and ski apparel, bike helmets, espresso machines for on-the-go, river shoes, & more. Check it out to see all the latest stuff our reviewers have been digging.

New Outerwear Update: 686, Beringia, & Trew

January 8, 2023 by Luke Koppa

We’ve been testing a few very interesting new ski / snowboard kits from 686, Beringia, and Trew — check out Luke Koppa’s initial impressions and apparel nerdery.

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Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s (2022-2023)

January 4, 2024December 27, 2022 by Luke Koppa

In this updated mega roundup, we compare and contrast more than two dozen pieces of ski and snowboard outerwear, from burly resort shells to breathable touring kits.

Luke Koppa reviews the Majesty Superwolf for Blister

20/21 Majesty Superwolf

May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Update 5.25.20: we recently got the Superwolf into some truly firm, steep terrain and have updated our thoughts on its performance.

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Black Diamond Mission Ski Shell & Mission Pants

April 29, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We’ve put in more than 100 days between the Black Diamond Mission Ski Shell & Mission Pants, and they quickly became some of our favorite outerwear pieces for inbounds skiing. Check out our full review.

Houdini Shelter Anorak

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Luke Koppa

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.

Eddie Bauer BC Freshline Jacket

April 24, 2020April 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

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.

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