Reviews

Ben Sims reviews the Revel Ranger for Blister

2021 Revel Ranger

June 22, 2020June 21, 2020 by Ben Sims

Revel just released their 3rd bike, the Ranger, which blends the signature CBF suspension design with an XC-friendly 115 mm of rear travel. Check out our First Look for more on how the Ranger's design compares to Revel's other bikes and the broader short-travel, 29er market.

Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth review the Dynastar M-Pro 99 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 Dynastar M-Pro 99

December 9, 2021June 19, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The M-Pro 99 follows a long line of Dynastar’s directional freeride skis, and we think this new ski represents both an interesting departure and an interesting addition to the lineup. Check out our full review and Deep Dive comparisons.

Altra Lone Peak 4.5

June 22, 2020June 18, 2020 by Kieran Nay

The Lone Peak has been in Altra's running lineup for many years now, serving as their rugged, moderate-cushion trail shoe. Check out our review of the latest iteration, the Lone Peak 4.5, to see how it compares to the last version, several of Altra's other trail shoes, and some other options on the market.

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.

Luke Koppa reviews the K2 Reckoner 102 for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021-2022 K2 Reckoner 102

December 9, 2021June 16, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Many skis on the market are pretty good at a lot of things but consequently don't really stand out in any particular aspect. Given that, the ultra-playful, yet surprisingly versatile K2 Reckoner 102 is a refreshing change of pace — check out our full review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Altra Timp 2.0

November 5, 2020June 15, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Altra made several significant updates to their high-cushion Timp and we think that, for many people, the new Timp 2.0 is a better shoe in most regards. Check out our review to see how this versatile, cushioned shoe compares to the previous Timp 1.5 and several other shoes on the market.

We Are One Union Wheels

August 24, 2020June 14, 2020 by David Golay

There are plenty of ultra-stiff carbon rims on the market, but many of them also tend to feel very harsh and jarring in rough terrain. With their Enduro-oriented Union wheels, We Are One aimed to strike a better balance of stiffness, ride feel, & durability — all while making them in British Columbia and offering a lifetime warranty. After spending a few months riding the Union wheels (on an aggressive hardtail), we think they’d be very appealing to a lot of riders.

Eric Freson, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Santa Cruz Hightower for Blister in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, Colorado

2020 Santa Cruz Hightower

July 14, 2020June 12, 2020 by Eric Freson

For six months now, we’ve had three different reviewers riding the recently overhauled Santa Cruz Hightower. Check out our long-term review to see why we think this 140 mm 29er is so versatile, and how it compares to the previous Hightower, Hightower LT, Megatower, & Yeti SB130.

Hoka One One Carbon X

June 11, 2020 by Maddie Hart

The Hoka Carbon X is part of a new class of shoes designed with one goal in mind: running as fast as possible. But this carbon-reinforced road shoe doesn't look like the race shoes of the past, so we were curious to see how it handled a variety of distances and speeds, and how it compared to more "normal" shoes like the Hoka Clifton 6. Check out our review to see what we found.

Ben Sims reviews the Ibis Mojo 4 for Blister

2021 Ibis Mojo 4

June 9, 2020 by Ben Sims

Shorter-travel, 27.5" Trail bikes are becoming rare these days, especially if you want more modern geometry. But Ibis is breaking that trend with the introduction of their overhauled Mojo 4 — check out our First Look for more.

Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L Race Vest

June 11, 2020June 8, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

The Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L Race Vest is a part of a crowded category of running vests targeted at shorter, self-supported runs and we've spent 100 miles comparing it to some of its competition. Check out our review to see how it compares.

Luke Koppa reviews the Kastle FX106 HP for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2020-2021 Kastle FX106 HP

September 16, 2020June 5, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The Kastle FX106 HP is a ski that's quick & lively but that some skiers will still be able to ski quite hard. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see if it'd be a good fit for you.

Blister's Women's Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup

Women’s Mountain Bike Bike Jersey Roundup

June 4, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

We've rounded up 13 of the women's MTB jerseys we've been using, all of which are designed for hot summer rides and many of which work well off the bike. Check out our roundup to see how they compare and which ones might work well for you.

OneUp Dropper Post V2

June 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by David Golay

OneUp's V2 Dropper Post manages to stand out in a crowded category with several unique features and a more affordable price. We've been testing the post for several months now and you can check out our review to see how it compares to the competition.