Reviews | BLISTER Outdoor Media & Gear Reviews

Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Jacket

November 20, 2013 by Dana Allen

If you're looking for a breathable, warm, lightweight shell with some great features, the Odin Mountain deserves your attention.

2013-2014 Blister ‘Best Of’ Awards

June 30, 2015November 19, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Over the past three seasons, we've ridden hundreds of skis over thousands of days. It's time for us to weigh in on the best skis out there.

2013-2014 Atomic Automatic

October 27, 2021November 18, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you're looking for a very quick, versatile, easy pow ski, the Automatic deserves to be on your short list.

Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket

November 26, 2013November 17, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Hoodies rule. (So do elbow patches.) And the Mountain Equipment Dark Days Hooded Jacket rules in the *Very Warm Hoody* category.

Boulder5 Cragging Pack

November 16, 2013November 15, 2013 by Dave Alie

If you’ve ever complained about a rope or crag bag, you should get in touch with Boulder5.

Thule Perspektiv Daypack

November 15, 2013 by Dana Allen

The Perspektiv, part of Thule's new series of camera-specific bags, is lightweight, thoughtfully designed, and particularly well suited for any hiking endeavors.

Pret Effect Helmet

November 13, 2013 by Paul Forward

"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."

2014-2015 Faction Silas

April 21, 2015November 12, 2013 by Scott Nelson

Reviewer Scott Nelson found the Silas to be a stable, predictable, poppy park ski—with a few durability issues. (Granted, his skis take a lot of abuse.)

Special Feature: Designing a Ski for the FWT

November 13, 2013November 11, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewer Garrett Altmann is competing on the FWT this season, and we're designing a custom ski for the occasion. Check it out.

2014 Santa Cruz Heckler

November 9, 2013November 8, 2013 by Phil Grove

The Heckler's been around for 18 years, but it got some major updates for 2014. We put it through its paces and found that it's still a versatile, all-mountain machine.

2nd Look: Rossignol Soul 7

September 13, 2016November 7, 2013 by Dana Allen

Reviewer Dana Allen found the Soul 7 to be a fun, intuitive, versatile, and stable ski.

Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve, Blister gear Review.

Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip

November 6, 2013 by Jason Hutchins

After testing the Sonic Short Sleeve, Jason Hutchins is left with one question—why aren't there more companies making wool MTB jerseys?

2015-2016 Volkl One

September 13, 2016November 4, 2013 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The One is a new "fun shape" ski from Volkl—except that it has very little in common with most of the fun-shaped skis out there. Very interesting, Volkl.