Jackets

Luke Koppa reviews the Amundsen Peak Anorak for Blister.

Amundsen Peak Anorak

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Anoraks and technical fabrics don’t often get packaged together. But Norwegian brand, Amundsen, combined the two in their Peak Anorak, and the resulting jacket certainly stands out compared to the rest of the ski jackets on the market.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Flylow Vixen Coat 2.1 for Blister

Flylow Vixen Coat 2.1

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Just a few years ago, almost all hardshell jackets were stiff, crinkly, and uncomfortable. But now many companies make waterproof hardshells that feel more like softshells. The Flylow Vixen Coat 2.1 falls into that category, and it's an excellent all-round women's ski shell.
Noah Bodman reviews the Mammut Alvier Armor Hardshell Jacket for Blister

Mammut Alvier Armor Hardshell Jacket

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Jackets with reinforced fabrics used to bulky and often uncomfortable. But a few companies have come up with new ways to seamlessly reinforce their garments, and the Mammut Alvier Armor Jacket takes this technology and packages it into a versatile ski shell. Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the Black Diamond Helio Active Shell for Blister.

Black Diamond Helio Active Shell

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The Black Diamond Helio Active Shell is an extremely impressive Gore-Tex jacket, and is worth a good look if you're a backcountry skier or snowboarder who appreciates weather resistance, breathability, and low weight. Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Sabre LT Jacket for Blister

Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket

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This year Arc'teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the "LT" version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Rab Sharp Edge Jacket & Pants for Blister

Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants

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There aren't many kits out there designed specifically for ski mountaineering, but Rab's Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants are. So how do they perform in big terrain, and should you still be considering them even if you're not walking around in crampons and hacking your way up steep ice? Check out our full review.
Luke Koppa reviews the Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket for Blister

Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket

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The Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket is the lightest waterproof insulated jacket we’ve reviewed, and it just might be the lightest on the market. But how versatile is this ultralight piece, and who’d like it most? Check out our review.
Jaden Anderson reviews The North Face Flight RKT Jacket for Blister

The North Face Flight RKT Jacket

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The North Face Flight RKT jacket is one of the lightest wind shells we’ve ever reviewed. But what’s the cost of that low weight, and is it strictly a running piece, or could you also use it for activities like biking and hiking?
Sam Shaheen reviews the Flylow Cooper Jacket for Blister

Flylow Cooper Jacket

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The Cooper is a brand-new shell from Flylow that uses their new air-permeable waterproof fabric. It also offers a rare combination of traits that make it a great shell for both inbounds and backcountry use.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Patagonia Women's R1 TechFace Hoody for Blister

Women’s Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

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We called the men’s version of the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody, “just about perfect.” Now we weigh in on the women’s R1 Tech Face Hoody — how well it works across a broad range of activities, and how it compares to the original R1 Hoody.
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