Patagonia Primo Down Jacket
The Patagonia Primo Down Jacket is durable, light, and built for the coldest, crappiest, windiest weather.
Apparel
Flylow Lab Coat
If you're looking for a relaxed fit, waterproof / breathable jacket for resort riding AND backcountry use, the Flylow Lab Coat is one of the best we've seen.
2013-2014 Anon M1 Goggle
We've spilled a lot of ink on the Anon M1 and M2 goggles, because they're that good. Here is an update on the M1, with more information on lens options.
The North Face Radium Jacket
The fabric of the North Face Radium breathes better than almost any other insulator on the market.
Smith Vantage Helmet
Smith Optics deserves very high praise for the Vantage. We know of no helmet on the market that has a better set of features.
Helly Hansen Legendary Pants
Helly Hansen's Legendary pants are relatively inexpensive and pretty warm, but there are some fabric issues we need to talk about.
CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister's Iris Neary updates her review of the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.
2013-2014 Anon M2 Goggle
UPDATE: With more time in the M2, we can still say that Anon has combined awesome optics with great engineering to create the easiest-to-use interchangeable goggle we've ever tested.
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Jacket
If you're looking for a breathable, warm, lightweight shell with some great features, the Odin Mountain deserves your attention.
Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket
Hoodies rule. (So do elbow patches.) And the Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket rules in the *Very Warm Hoody* category.
Pret Effect Helmet
"The Pret Effect is a well-designed, comfortable helmet that has a variety of smart features—including innovative magnetic buckles. I think it’s one of the best helmets I’ve used."
Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator
Warm, lightweight, durable. For reviewer Julia Van Raalte, those three words pretty much sum up the Verglas Hooded Down Insulator.
Helly Hansen Verglas Jacket
The Verglas is a tough hardshell, well suited for colder weather resort and backcountry skiing.
Dakine Shifter Pants
Dakine is entering the outerwear arena, and the Shifter is their first 3-layer pant. We put it to the test.
POC Fornix Backcountry MIPS Helmet
The POC Fornix Backcountry MIPS is comfortable and light, and it has the MIPS system which may provide some extra protection in an oblique, rotating fall.
Dakine Kaitlin Jacket
The Dakine Kaitlin is a stylish, practical piece of outerwear for resort skiers and snowboarders.
Maui Jim Baby Beach
These classic aviator style shades from Maui Jim come with exceptionally durable, high-quality lenses.
Maui Jim Blue Water Sunglasses
If you're looking for a pair of sunglasses with exceptionally good lenses, the Maui Jim Blue Water should be on your list.
Patagonia Super Cell Jacket
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.
First Look: CAMP Pulse Helmet
Blister reviewer Iris Neary takes a first look at the CAMP Pulse, one of the few combo climbing/skiing helmets on the market.