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Patagonia Super Cell, Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Super Cell Jacket

July 22, 2013 by Matt Zia

Patagonia's Super Cell is a lightweight, affordable hard shell designed with alpine climbing in mind. It also comes with Patagonia's "Ironclad Guarantee," which as you'll see, is a "feature" that shouldn't be overlooked.

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.

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 Crest Hoody

May 17, 2013 by Dave Alie

The Westcomb Crest Hoody is an impressive achievement that doesn’t leave much room for improvement.

Icebreaker Blast Jacket, Blister Gear Review

Icebreaker Blast Long Sleeve Zip Jacket

May 21, 2013May 2, 2013 by Jason Hutchins

For biking, running, skiing, touring, or all of the above, the Icebreaker Blast jacket is a great first line of defense from the elements.

Lethal Descent Eagle, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Lethal Descent 3L Eagle Jacket

April 19, 2013April 7, 2013 by Jed Doane

That the Lethal Descent 3L Eagle jacket is one of the best values on the market is only half the story. The fit and style make it even better.

Sessions Drone Jacket & Clone Pant, Blister Gear Review

Sessions Drone Jacket and Clone Pants

September 29, 2021April 1, 2013 by Will Brown

The Sessions Drone jacket and Clone pants score well in terms of waterproofing and breathability, but there are some notable design shortcomings.

Patagonia Triolet Jacket

April 2, 2013March 31, 2013 by Iris Neary

When serious weather protection and durability are more important than saving a few ounces or ultra-packability, the Patagonia Triolet jacket is a stellar option.

Patagonia Powslayer, Blister Gear Review

Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket

April 11, 2013March 19, 2013 by Jed Doane

The Patagonia PowSlayer is a well-engineered, lightweight, and durable jacket with a price tag to match its performance.

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.

Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody

October 27, 2021March 1, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody is an exceptional jacket: incredibly light, warm, comfortable, packable, durable, and good looking, too.

First Ascent MicroTherm Down Hoody, Blister Gear Review

First Ascent MicroTherm Down Hooded Jacket

March 14, 2013February 17, 2013 by Garrett Altmann

The First Ascent MicroTherm Down Hooded Jacket is a versatile layering piece or a stand-alone jacket for just about any activity.

Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody Jacket

February 10, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall

The Arc'teryx Atom LT hooded jacket hits the trifecta when it comes to mid-layers: warm, breathable, exceptionally packable.

Oakley Unification Pro Jacket

January 28, 2013January 27, 2013 by Jason Hutchins

A great choice if you earn your turns, the Oakley Unification Pro jacket delivers exceptional wind and water protection while maintaining a very high degree of breathability.

Moment Bantam Jacket & Pants, Blister Gear Review

Moment Bantam Jacket and Pants

February 19, 2013January 23, 2013 by Will Brown

The Moment Bantam jacket and pants are comfortable, perform well for the price, and have a unique look unlike anything we've seen before.

Scott Decoder Jacket

February 28, 2013January 14, 2013 by Jason Hutchins

The Scott Decoder is a breathable, "hybrid" puffy that works well both as a mid-layer and outerlayer when conditions aren't crazy cold.

Arc’teryx Sarissa Jacket

February 3, 2013January 11, 2013 by Lexi Dowdall

Thanks to its streamlined insulation, great features, and durability, the Arc'teryx Sarissa jacket might just have solved the age-old layering dilemma for those who run cold.

Arc’teryx Venta SV Jacket

December 23, 2012December 21, 2012 by Lexi Dowdall

The Arc'teryx Venta SV offers the highest degree of wind resistance and warmth within Arc'teryx's lineup of softshells. It's also versatile. And stylish. In fact, there's little this jacket can't handle.

Lethal Descent 3L Eagle Jacket

August 18, 2014December 20, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Lethal Descent 3L Eagle jacket is a legit, high-end, technical piece. It also happens to be the best value on the market.

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

September 29, 2021November 14, 2012 by Ryan Caspar

The Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Jacket was designed with “loaded minimalism” in mind, an oxymoron that's actually pretty apt.

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