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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Arc'teryx Fissile for Blister Review

Arc’teryx Fissile Jacket

January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Hate to be cold? The Fissile is Arc'terx's warmest ski & snowboard jacket, and it delivers supreme warmth and weather protection in an extremely comfortable package.
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Luke Koppa reviews the Arc'teryx Alpha FL Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Arc’teryx Alpha FL Jacket

June 30, 2018December 6, 2016 by Luke Koppa
While the "FL" stands for Fast & Light," we found the Arc'teryx Alpha FL to be a surprisingly versatile hardshell.
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Cy Whitling reviews the Armada Sherwin Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Armada Sherwin Jacket

December 5, 2016 by Cy Whitling
The Armada Sherwin jacket is one of our new favorite “50/50” jackets — it excels inbounds, but isn’t out of place on the skin track
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Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by Matt Zia
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we've used.
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Matt Zia reviews the Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody for Blister Gear Review.

Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody

October 18, 2016 by Matt Zia
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
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Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket

October 4, 2016 by Cy Whitling
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
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Paul Forward reviews the Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody for Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody

September 13, 2016September 13, 2016 by Paul Forward
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
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Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket

August 11, 2016August 11, 2016 by Cy Whitling
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
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Cy Whitling reviews the Strafe Scout Jacket for blister gear review.

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.
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Sam Shaheen reviews the Patagonia Levitation Hoody for Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Levitation Hoody

May 31, 2016 by Sam Shaheen
The Patagonia Levitation Hoody is designed for high-output ice and mixed climbs, but also functions well as a highly-breathable spring ski mountaineering piece.
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Cy Whitling reviews the Strafe Cham2 Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

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.
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Cy Whitling reviews the Mountain Equipment Prophet Jacket for Blister Gear Review

Mountain Equipment Prophet Jacket

April 4, 2016 by Cy Whitling
We take a look at Gore’s new Thermium material in the weather-resistant and insulated Mountain Equipment Prophet jacket.
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Anneke Door reviews the Mammut Pischa HS Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Mammut Pischa HS Jacket

March 23, 2016 by Anneka Door
If its fit works for you, the Mammut Pischa HS Jacket is a versatile multi-season piece that's constructed with Gore Tex's new C-Knit material.
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The North Face Summit L4 Jacket

March 9, 2016March 7, 2016 by Sam Shaheen
The North Face Summit Series L4 Jacket combines a great fit and intelligent insulation into an extremely impressive mid layer.
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Dave Alie reviews the Arc'teryx Cerium SV Jacket for Blister Gear Review

Arc’teryx Cerium SV Jacket

January 23, 2016 by Dave Alie
The Arc'teryx Cerium SV Jacket shines in extreme cold, especially when belaying ice climbs.
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Cy Whitling reviews the Trew Wander Jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Trew Wander Jacket

January 17, 2016January 14, 2016 by Cy Whitling
Trew’s new touring-specific Wander jacket breathes well, has smart, functional features, and comes at a great price.
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Cy Whitling reviews the knoble standard jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Knoble Standard Jacket

December 26, 2015 by Cy Whitling
At first glance, the Knoble Standard looks like just another casual-styled ski coat. But it’s actually a fully-featured technical jacket that has a great price-to-performance ratio.
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Connor Pendergast reviews the La Sportive Cham jacket for Blister Gear Review

La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 by Connor Prendergast
The La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket has proven to be an excellent 700-fill jacket, especially for those who value durability and decent water resistance.
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Sam Shaheen reviews the Marmot Alpha Pro for Blister Gear Review.

Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket

November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by Sam Shaheen
After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you're in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you're curious what makes Polartec's Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Mountain Equipment Firefox jacket, Blister Gear Review

Mountain Equipment Firefox Jacket

October 27, 2015 by Paul Forward
We've put over 80 days in the Mountain Equipment Firefox jacket and it's still the best multi-season shell we've tested. Our review also answers the question: What’s the difference between Gore-Tex Active and Gore-Tex Pro?
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