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Nathan VaporSwift 4L Race Vest

December 9, 2020 by Kieran Nay

While many aspects of running are less expensive than other, more gear-intensive sports, running vests can be quite pricey. But the VaporSwift 4L is Nathan's take on a more affordable, yet still race-ready running vest — check out our review to see how it compares to its higher-end competition.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Under the Tree

October 27, 2021December 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Next up in our gift guide are those items that we think would be great under the tree — check out our reviewers' top picks.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Mach 6 for Blister

2021 Pivot Mach 6

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by David Golay

Pivot just announced a brand-new bike — the latest generation of their 27.5" Trail / Enduro bike, the Mach 6. Check out our First Look to learn more about the bike that Pivot says offers "eye-watering speed, telepathic handling, & unflappable stability."

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic continues to expand their line of low-drop, wide-toebox running shoes — check out our Brand Guide for the full rundown on their 2020 lineup and which model might make the most sense for how and where you run.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 7, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 2-ski quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Eric Freson, & Sam Shaheen.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Survivor Endurance phone case for Blister

Protect Your Phone: Survivor Endurance Case

December 24, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk about protecting our brains with a helmet, and our bank accounts with injury insurance. Time to talk about protecting the pocket supercomputers we all carry when we’re skiing, riding, running, and wrecking.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — Stocking Stuffers

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Stocking Stuffers

October 27, 2021December 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year again, where many of us are thinking about gifts for our family and friends. Our reviewers are chiming in with their gift ideas, and we’re kicking things off with stocking stuffers.

David Golay reviews the Canfield Tilt & Canfield Lithium for Blister

2021 Canfield Tilt & Lithium

August 10, 2021November 30, 2020 by David Golay

Canfield recently added two new 29ers to their lineup, the Tilt & Lithium, and we're very excited about both. Check out our First Look to see why.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 3-ski quiver selections, reviewers Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, & Jonathan Ellsworth add their picks.

ON Cloudventure Peak

November 23, 2020 by Kieran Nay

ON's shoes immediately stand out due to their unique midsole "pods," and we've been testing their recently revised, lightweight trail racer, the Cloudventure Peak. Check out our review to see where we think it excels, where it falls short, and how it compares to the competition.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 4-ski quiver selections, Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott add their picks for the 20/21 season.

Blister Brand Guide: Nike Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Nike continues to expand their trail-running lineup, and in our Brand Guide we cover every shoe in their 2020 Trail lineup to help you figure out how each shoe differs and which might make the most sense for you.

Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes

June 23, 2021November 13, 2020 by David Golay

After 6 months of testing, the Hayes Dominion A4 has become one of our all-time favorite brakes for aggressive trail and DH riding.

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 23, 2020November 10, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's once again that time of year where we spend way too much time thinking about ski quivers, so we're kicking off our reviewers' personal quiver selections with the big ones: 5-ski quivers.

David Golay reviews the Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Smith Attack MAG MTB Glasses for Blister

Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Attack MAG MTB Glasses

November 6, 2020 by David Golay

Smith recently updated their highest-end Trail helmet, the Forefront 2, and we've been testing the new version along with their Attack MAG MTB Glasses to see how the two work together and how they compare to the competition.

Blister's guide to taking care of your waterproof, down, and other technical apparel (photo by Taylor Ahearn)

How to Care for Your Waterproof Outerwear & Down Jackets

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by Sam Shaheen

Ok, people, our outwear nerds / gurus want you to start properly taking care of and cleaning your waterproof jackets & pants, down jackets & mid layers, and other technical apparel to keep them performing at their best. So they’ll tell you how, and recommend several products to use.

Altra Superior 4.5

November 3, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

The Superior remains Altra's most minimally cushioned, all-round trail shoe, but how different is the latest Superior 4.5 compared to prior iterations, and who should be considering the new shoe? Check out our review.

David Golay reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana for Blister

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by David Golay

Enduro racer? Long-legged Trail bike? Both? After 3 months of riding, we've updated our full review of Guerrilla Gravity's longest-travel bike, the Gnarvana, and provide our take on where it slots into the market.

Jonathan Ellsworth & Luke Koppa review the Sego Condor 108 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 Sego Condor 108

December 9, 2021October 30, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Sego's Condor 108 was one of the more surprising skis we got on last season, and we think it is a reliable, predictable, and versatile tool that will work for a lot of skiers - whether you take a more directional or more playful approach to the mountain. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons.

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.

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