Baby / Toddler Baselayer & Midlayer Roundup
Intro
The key to staying warm, whether in the dead of winter or on a cold summer day, is all about having the right apparel and the right apparel starts wit
Midlayers
Mountain Hardwear Kor Cirrus Hybrid Hoody
Mountain Hardwear Kor Cirrus Hybrid Hoody
Test Locations: Crested Butte, Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado; Wasatch Range, UT; Courmayeur,
Voormi Merino Wool Layer Roundup
Intro
In the past two decades, wool has become one of the go-to options for warm-yet-breathable layers. But, as someone who sweats a lot, I have struggled t…
Beringia Altai Over Hoody
Beringia Altai Over Hoody
Test Locations: Teton Pass, Grand Teton National Park, Grand Targhee, WY.
Days Tested: ~30
Reviewer: 6’0”, 180 lbs
Size Tested: Large
Women’s Insulated Vest Roundup
Intro
Whether it’s the start of fall when you need a little bit more than just a flannel, a little extra insulation mid-winter, or it’s a cool spring / summ
Insulated Skirt Roundup
Insulated skirts have been around for years but up until recently, there wer
Casual Jacket Roundup — Fall 2019
Intro
It’s that time of year when you really never know what the weather is going to throw at you. A foot of snow? Maybe. 70°F / 21°C and sunny? Also totall…
Flannel & Casual Shirt Roundup — 2019
If you’ve ever attended Outdoor Retailer — or really any sort of outdoor-oriented event — you’ll notice a trend: flannels. They’re everywhere.
Flannels are …
Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Jacket
Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Jacket
Reviewer: 5’10”, 145 Ibs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight (size Medium): 424.5 grams
Materials:
- Face Fabr
Strafe Sunnyside Alpha Anorak
Strafe Sunnyside Alpha Anorak
Reviewer: 5’8”, 125 lbs
Size Tested: Small
Blister’s Measured Weight (size Small): 331 grams
Blister’s Measured Front Zipper Leng
Winter Hoodie Roundup — 2019
Hoodies are nothing new. In fact, they’ve probably been around for thousands of years. It was probably only a matter of time before some cavemen thought to…
Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator
Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator
Reviewer: 5’8”, 155 lbs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight: 272 grams
Materials:
- Fabric: “Recon Air” 20-denier nylon ri
Casual Jacket Roundup — Fall 2018
Intro
For those of us who aren’t out bootpacking up gnarly couloirs 24-7, we’ve gathered some of our favorite shirts and jackets to keep you warm on those c…
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Stated Features:
- Ultralight nylon ripstop Pertex Quantum® GL shell with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
- Sheds precipitation
The North Face Morph Vest
The North Face Morph Vest
Reviewer: 5’11, 165 lbs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight: 245 g
Materials:
- Shell Fabric: 20-denier Nylon with DWR finish
- I
The North Face Summit L2 FuseForm Fleece ½ Zip Hoodie
The North Face Summit L2 FuseForm Fleece ½ Zip Hoodie
Reviewer: 5’10”, 140 Ibs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight: 415 g
Fabric: 240 g/m² Polartec® …
Women’s Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Patagonia Women’s R1 TechFace Hoody
Reviewer: 5’8”, 130 lbs
Size Tested: Medium
Stated Weight: 366 g (12.9 oz)
Blister’s Measured Weight: 369 grams
Materials: 5…
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Reviewer: 5’10”, 140 lbs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight: 416 g
Materials:
Fabric: 5.2-oz 92% polyester (69% recycled)…
Rab Zero G Jacket
Rab Zero G Jacket
Reviewer: 5’10”, 140 lbs
Size Tested: Medium
Blister’s Measured Weight: 284 g (stuff sack: 6 g)
Materials:
- Fabric: Pertex Quantum GL 7D
- Insulat
Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket
Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket
Reviewer: 6’3” 185 lbs
Size Tested: Large
Blister’s Measured Weight: 139 grams / 4.9 oz
Materials:
- Fabric: 7-denier nylon rips