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Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s

March 8, 2022February 1, 2022 by Kara Williard

In this "mega roundup," we discuss 26 different pieces of ski / snowboard outerwear that we've been testing over multiple seasons, from lightweight touring shells to insulated jackets and pants for cold resort days.

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s

January 6, 2022 by Luke Koppa

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

Women’s Rain Jacket Roundup — 2021

August 2, 2021June 30, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

A reliable, packable rain jacket is always nice to have — especially when you never really know what the weather is going to throw at you. We've been testing five women's rain jackets (plus one for kids) and in this roundup, we discuss what sets each one apart.

Strafe Castle Jacket

March 25, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

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.

Arc’teryx Sentinel LT Jacket

April 1, 2021March 8, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

If you're looking for a 1-shell quiver — something suitable for daily resort laps and some time in the backcountry — the Sentinel LT is worth a good look. Check out our full review.

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Women’s Insulated Parka & Jacket Roundup

March 1, 2021February 10, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Looking for a big, warm, comfortable coat for chilly days around town? Check out several of the insulated parkas & jackets that our reviewers have been testing out this season.

Blister's 2020 mountain bike jacket roundup

Mountain Bike Jacket Roundup — 2020

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by David Golay

This roundup is for the folks who don't let a bit of cold and / or wet weather keep them from getting out on the trails. Check out 8 of the Mtb shells we've been testing, ranging from ultra packable and breathable to burly and fully waterproof.

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.

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.

Flylow Domino Jacket & Siren Bib

October 18, 2021March 23, 2020 by Kara Williard

Flylow's Domino Jacket & Siren Bib are designed with the backcountry in mind, and while we think they perform really well there, this kit has proven to be surprisingly versatile. Check out our review.

Mountain Hardwear Kor Cirrus Hybrid Hoody

April 16, 2020March 6, 2020 by Sam Shaheen

The Mountain Hardwear Kor Cirrus Hybrid Hoody has become one of our all-time favorite midlayers for high-output activities like ski touring and mountaineering. Check out our review to see why.

TREW Capow Jacket & Bib

April 13, 2020February 24, 2020 by Luke Koppa

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.

Beringia Altai Over Hoody

April 13, 2020February 20, 2020 by Cy Whitling

When it comes to stop-and-start activities like ski touring, a big puffy jacket can not only be nice, but also extremely important if things go wrong in the backcountry. We’ve been using the Beringia (the North American branch of Teton Bros) Altai Over Hoody a lot this season, and think it makes for a great insulation layer. Check out our full review.

Spyder Sanction GTX Pro Shell Jacket

April 13, 2020February 17, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The Sanction GTX Pro Shell Jacket is one of Spyder's top-of-the-line shells, and we've had three reviewers testing it this season. Check out our full review.

Women’s Insulated Vest Roundup

April 14, 2020February 13, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

Whether for high-output activities or strolling around town, a good insulated vest can be a very versatile year-round layer. Check out some of our favorites.

The North Face Freethinker Futurelight Jacket & Pants

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face's new “Futurelight” fabric has been the mysterious buzzword of the industry this season, and we've now spent some time in their Freethinker Futurelight Jacket & Pants. Check out our initial review of this new outwear kit.

Loungewear Roundup

October 27, 2021January 2, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Sometimes, all you want is to be comfortable. It’s great to have soft, cozy clothing for those days when the main activity is doing no activity at all, and we've rounded up several of our favorite, comfy tops, bottoms, & slippers for men & women.

Norrona Tamok Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

April 27, 2020January 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

According to Norrona, the Tamok Gore-Tex Pro Jacket is their “most durable jacket for the backcountry freeriders, blending a unique look with uncompromising freeride functionality.” It’s quickly become one of our favorite resort shells, and you can check out our full review to see how this high-end jacket compares to the competition.

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