Sam Shaheen, Author at BLISTER

Mountain Equipment Centurion and Tupilak reviews, Blister Gear Review

Mountain Equipment Centurion & Tupilak: Gore-Tex Pro vs Polartec NeoShell

April 3, 2014 by Sam Shaheen

Gore-Tex Pro or Polartec Neoshell? It's the biggest question in technical outerwear. So we reviewed two jackets from Mountain Equipment, the Centurion (Neoshell) and the Tupilak (Gore Pro). Same jacket, different fabrics, real answers.

review of The North Face Back-to-Berkeley SE Boot, Blister Gear Review

The North Face Back to Berkeley Boot SE

February 22, 2014 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face Back-to-Berkeley Boot SE has a unique felted-wool upper that gives the boot a vintage look while incorporating modern materials and construction. It’s a great balance of tech and style.

The North Face Radium, Blister Gear Review

The North Face Radium Jacket

October 22, 2014December 24, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

The fabric of the North Face Radium breathes better than almost any other insulator on the market.

Rab Viper Jacket

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

In our third review of "super breathable" hardshell jackets, the Rab Viper earns big points for its extremely attractive price.

Westcomb Switch LT Hoody

June 24, 2013June 21, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

"Is the Westcomb Switch LT Hoody the most breathable hard shell I’ve ever worn? Absolutely."

Arc’teryx Beta FL Jacket

September 16, 2013June 19, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

Over the next few days, we'll be posting reviews of 3 hard shell jackets that use cutting edge membrane technologies to increase breathability. First up, the Arc'teryx Beta FL.

Westcomb Skeena Wool Hoody LE

March 17, 2013March 17, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

The Westcomb Skeena Wool Hoody softshell strikes a rare balance of Casual & Technical, with a very cool shell fabric we'd never seen before.

Salewa Raven Combi GTX, Blister Gear Review

Salewa Raven Combi GTX Mountaineering Boot

February 27, 2013February 26, 2013 by Sam Shaheen

The Salewa Raven Combi GTX has great out-of-the-box fit, a fantastic heel pocket, climbs well on rock and snow, and can handle long approaches. It's a great all-around mountaineering boot.

Outerwear 101

August 21, 2015May 31, 2012 by Sam Shaheen

GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.

2nd Look: Moment Night Train

November 5, 2014March 8, 2012 by Sam Shaheen

The Night Train was built to "dominate deep days," "surf big mountain lines," and throw "huge booter spins," and it does all of that really well. But how versatile is this ski in terms of all-mountain performance? Sam Shaheen weighs in.

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