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Midlayers

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?
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Reviews
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.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Reviews

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.
Categories Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Reviews
Cy Whitling reviews the Trew Kooshin Jacket for Blister Review

Trew Kooshin Jacket

February 28, 2016February 28, 2016 by Cy Whitling
Patagonia’s Nano Air Jacket has a challenger in the form of the Trew Kooshin.
Categories Featured, Midlayers, Reviews
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

Melanzana Hard Face Hoodie

May 29, 2015 by Anneka Door
The Melanzana Hard Face Hoodie offers great performance and fit from a good company.
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Sam Shaheen reviews the Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec Vest, Blister Gear Review

Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec Vest

May 29, 2015May 9, 2015 by Sam Shaheen
If you're looking for an eco-friendly vest that uses wool for insulation, check out the Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Dave Alie reviews the Black Diamond Deployment Hoody, Blister Gear Review

Black Diamond Deployment Hoody

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015 by Dave Alie
If you're looking for a midlayer to use as a technical piece and as a good-looking casual piece, consider the Black Diamond Deployment Hoody.
Categories Lifestyle / Casual, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Trew Backcountry Button Up, Blister Gear Review

TREW Backcountry Button Up

December 1, 2014November 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth

 

TREW Backcountry Button Up

Color: Dust Brown / Forest

Size: Large

MSRP: $110 USD

Reviewer: 5’10, 180 lbs.

 

TREW describes their Backcountry But…

Categories Midlayers
Blister Gear Review's Best Of Awards 2014-2015

2014-2015 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

January 17, 2023November 15, 2014 by Jonathan Ellsworth
In the next round of Blister's 'Best Of' Awards, we talk about some of the best snowboards out there.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Gloves, Goggles, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots, Skiing, Snowboards
Will Brown reviews the Patagonia Nano Air Hoody, Blister Gear Review.

Patagonia Nano Air Hoody

September 13, 2016October 15, 2014 by Will Brown
Best midlayer ever? No, that depends on what you’re doing. Most comfortable, breathable, and versatile midlayer? It might be the Patagonia Nano Air.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Mike Thurber reviews the Triple Aught Design Ranger Hoodie, Blister Gear Review

Triple Aught Design Ranger Hoodie

July 2, 2014June 24, 2014 by Mike Thurber
The Ranger Hoodie is a durable, warm, and wind-resistant fleece with a good range of motion.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Julia Van Raalte reviews the Mons Royale Mid Hoodie, Blister Gear Review

Mons Royale Men’s & Women’s Mid Hoodie

June 15, 2014June 10, 2014 by Julia Van Raalte
We weigh in on the Mons Royale Mid Hoodie, a stylish, high-quality Merino midlayer.
Categories Apparel, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews

TREW Swift Jacket

May 13, 2014 by Sam Shaheen
The TREW Swift is a versatile soft shell that works well as a midlayer, an outerlayer, and après. (And it's currently on sale.)
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended
Jason Hutchins reviews the Scott Kickstart jacket, Blister Gear Review

Scott Kickstart Jacket

October 22, 2014May 3, 2014 by Jason Hutchins
The Scott Kickstart Jacket is an affordable down insulator with a very good weight-to-warmth ratio.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Lexi Dowdall reviews the TREW Gear Vaporizer Pullover Blister Gear Review

TREW Vaporizer Pullover

October 22, 2014March 28, 2014 by Lexi Dowdall
If you're looking for a quality mid-layer with an edgier style and a slightly larger, freeride-inspired fit, the Vaporizer pullover ought to be on your short list.
Categories Base Layers, Featured, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews

Scott Komati Jacket

October 22, 2014March 19, 2014 by Jason Hutchins
The Scott Komati Jacket is a very good year-round, lightweight insulator that performs exactly as advertised.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
The North Face Radium, Blister Gear Review

The North Face Radium Jacket

October 22, 2014December 24, 2013 by Sam Shaheen
The fabric of the North Face Radium breathes better than almost any other insulator on the market.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator , Blister Gear Review.

Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator

October 22, 2014October 25, 2013 by Julia Van Raalte
Warm, lightweight, durable. For reviewer Julia Van Raalte, those three words pretty much sum up the Verglas Hooded Down Insulator.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody, Blister Gear Review

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.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Midlayers, Recommended, Reviews
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