Eddie Bauer First Ascent Women’s Alpine Front Jacket
Eddie Bauer's First Ascent Women’s Alpine Front Jacket is a hardshell that combines a great fit and excellent breathability with good weather protection.
Jackets
Patagonia Refugitive Jacket
Gore-Tex has a new technology called C-Knit, and it has been put to very good use in the Patagonia Refugitive Jacket
Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket
The Outdoor Research Helium II is a minimalist rain jacket that's perfect for sudden storms.
Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket and Bibs
The updated Patagonia PowSlayer kit might be some of the best freeride-oriented outerwear for resort and backcountry use.
Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec Vest
If you're looking for an eco-friendly vest that uses wool for insulation, check out the Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell
Black Diamond's Dawn Patrol Shell is an impressively water-resistant and breathable soft shell that will make you second guess the need to always grab your hard shell.
Mountain Hardware Women’s Hooded Phantom Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket will keep you very warm in cold and damp conditions.
Strafe Temerity Jacket and Pants
Finally, there’s another more freeride-focused outerwear kit made with Polartec NeoShell: the new Temerity jacket and pants from Strafe.
Arc’teryx Lithic Comp Jacket
Touring season is upon us, and Arc'teryx's new hybrid soft shell / hard shell, the Lithic Comp, is a very impressive option.
Dakine Quinn Jacket
The Dakine Quinn Jacket is a longer, stylish shell that is a good option for resort and backcountry skiing.
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Burton [ak] 3L Freebird Jacket
The 3L Freebird is the lightest shell in Burton's [ak] line and is designed for backcountry freeriding.
Flylow Billie Coat
Flylow's new Billie Coat is the perfect blend of function and fashion if you're looking for a more feminine, freeride-oriented hardshell.
Stio Environ Jacket
The Stio Environ is a light, very comfortable shell well-suited for use in drier climates.
Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket
If you’re after a multi-season shell that’s light, packable, waterproof, and highly breathable, the Outdoor Research Axiom deserves some real consideration.
Arc’teryx Stikine Jacket
The Arc'teryx Stikine is an expedition-oriented jacket that offers the strengths of a stand-alone insulator and a hard shell in one.
Outdoor Research Vanguard Jacket
The Outdoor Research Vanguard is a good resort jacket for those who want the feel of a soft shell and storm protection of a hard shell.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave Down Jacket
We like everything about the Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave jacket; DownTek treated down insulation, a simple design, good warmth, and a fair price.
2014-2015 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards
In the next round of Blister's 'Best Of' Awards, we talk about some of the best snowboards out there.
Patagonia Nano Air Hoody
Best midlayer ever? No, that depends on what you’re doing. Most comfortable, breathable, and versatile midlayer? It might be the Patagonia Nano Air.
The North Face Free Thinker Jacket
The North Face Free Thinker is a burly hard shell that offers excellent protection and plenty of features for resort skiing.