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Bike Pant Roundup — 2022

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Kara Williard

Modern bike pants vary a lot, from lightweight options for warm days to burly, waterproof heavyweights for when conditions aren’t so favorable. Check out our updated bike pant roundup for more info on fourteen of the men's & women's options we've been testing.

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s

March 8, 2022February 1, 2022 by Kara Williard

In this "mega roundup," we discuss 26 different pieces of ski / snowboard outerwear that we've been testing over multiple seasons, from lightweight touring shells to insulated jackets and pants for cold resort days.

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s

January 6, 2022 by Luke Koppa

In this mega roundup, we compare and contrast more than two dozen pieces of ski and snowboard outerwear, from burly resort shells to breathable touring kits.

Blister's 2021 Women's Mountain Bike Short Roundup

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021

April 22, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Need a new pair of shorts for long trail rides, gravity-fueled days, or that'll work for a bit of everything? Check out seven of the women's MTB shorts our reviewers have been testing the past two seasons.

Luke Koppa reviews the 2020-2021 Strafe Cham Jacket & Cham Pants for Blister

Strafe Cham Jacket & Pants

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 by Luke Koppa

This season Strafe once again updated their touring-oriented Cham Jacket & Pant, and we think the latest iteration is one of the best backcountry outerwear kits we’ve used. Check out our full, in-depth review to see why.

Mtn Bike Chamois Roundup

November 22, 2021July 15, 2020 by Kara Williard

Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve been using — from thin liners, to ones that can work as standalone shorts.

Blister's 2020 Men's Mountain Bike Short Roundup

Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020

November 17, 2021July 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.

Blister's 2020 summer skirt & skort roundup

Summer Skirt & Skort Roundup — 2020

November 22, 2021June 17, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

There are now lots of skirts & skorts that can transition from casual walks around town to running, swimming, and hiking far from the city. We've rounded up several of the casual and technical options our reviewers have been using — check out our roundup to see which ones might work for you.

Running Shorts Roundup — 2020

May 27, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Every year we get more and more running short options, from those that could replace your hydration vest to ultra minimal pairs. We've rounded up 8 men's & women's options that we've been using and detail what sets each apart from the others.

Women’s Hiking / Outdoor Pants Roundup

June 1, 2020April 29, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

Need a new pair of hiking pants for your next excursion ... or trip around the block? Check out our women's pant roundup, with options from light and breathable pants for summer hikes to comfy leggings that feel equally at home on the trail, rock, or bike (plus one for the little ones).

Black Diamond Mission Ski Shell & Mission Pants

April 29, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We’ve put in more than 100 days between the Black Diamond Mission Ski Shell & Mission Pants, and they quickly became some of our favorite outerwear pieces for inbounds skiing. Check out our full review.

Flylow Domino Jacket & Siren Bib

October 18, 2021March 23, 2020 by Kara Williard

Flylow's Domino Jacket & Siren Bib are designed with the backcountry in mind, and while we think they perform really well there, this kit has proven to be surprisingly versatile. Check out our review.

Holden Sierra Bib

April 16, 2020March 4, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

If you’re in the market for a new resort ski / snowboard bib, the comfortable, waterproof, and clean-looking Holden Sierra Bibs are worth a look. Check out our review.

TREW Capow Jacket & Bib

April 13, 2020February 24, 2020 by Luke Koppa

TREW designed their touring-oriented Capow kit with the help of CAPOW Guiding, and we've had two reviewers using it for everything from long days on the skin track to laps in the resort. Check out our full review.

The North Face Freethinker Futurelight Jacket & Pants

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Sam Shaheen

The North Face's new “Futurelight” fabric has been the mysterious buzzword of the industry this season, and we've now spent some time in their Freethinker Futurelight Jacket & Pants. Check out our initial review of this new outwear kit.

Spyder Turret GTX Shell Pants

April 27, 2020January 7, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Spyder recently brought back their "Freeski" collection, designed specifically for freeride and freestyle skiers. Their Turret GTX Pants package proven, high-end materials into a design and style that we haven’t seen from the brand in a long time, and you can check out our review for more.

FW Manifest 3L Jacket & Pants

February 24, 2020December 18, 2019 by Cy Whitling

The Manifest 3L Jacket & Pants from FW, a brand-new apparel company, have tons of features, a modern “freeride” fit, and offer skiers & snowboarders a unique aesthetic. But how do they perform as both an inbounds and backcountry kit? Check out our review.

Strafe Wildcat Pant

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

Insulated ski / snowboard pants may seem unnecessary to those who have their layering systems dialed, but our reviewer was very surprised by the versatility of Strafe’s insulated Wildcat Pants. Check out her full review.

Insulated Skirt Roundup

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

An insulated skirt may seem like a niche product, but after using several of them this fall, many of our reviewers now consider them an essential piece. Check out our roundup for a bunch of skirts that can take you from your morning run, bike, or ski tour all the way to après.

Casual Pants Roundup — 2019

October 18, 2021October 30, 2019 by Luke Koppa

If you're looking for some "casual" everyday pants that you can also use for climbing, hiking, biking, etc., you now have lots of great options. We've rounded up several of our favorites for both women & men — check them out here.

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