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Jonathan’s Sleep Experiment

May 10, 2022December 6, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our founder has historically been downright terrible in terms of sleeping enough, but he's now trying to change that. In this ongoing series, he's documenting the things he's been reading and listening to to help with the process, and some of the tips, tricks, habits, and products he's been using.

10 Barrel Brewing x Protect Our Winters: PRAY FOR POW

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's our take on this great beer for a good cause.

Stuff We Like: May 2021

June 28, 2021May 27, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In our new monthly series with the remarkably descriptive title, “Stuff We Like,” our reviewers share a broad range of products they’re currently using — and really liking — from small accessories to the clothes they’re lounging around in, to just about anything and everything else.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — In the Garage

October 13, 2021December 15, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Our final gift guide is dedicated to those big-ticket items — check out our reviewers' top picks.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — kids and parents edition

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Kids & Parents Edition

October 27, 2021December 15, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

This edition of our gift guide is all about the little ones (and their parents). Check out our gift ideas for folks who like to get outside with their kids.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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.

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.

Blister Random Reviews: Beastie Boys Story

Random Review: Beastie Boys Story

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Beastie Boys just dropped a “live documentary," and we explain why everyone needs to see it.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews Hamilton for Blister Gear Review.

Random Review: Hamilton – An American Musical

December 21, 2016December 9, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Nothing has had more hype. So, is it overrated?

Cy Whitling reviews the Peak Designs Capture Pro and Shell for Blister Gear Review.

Peak Design Capture Pro & Shell

May 7, 2016 by Cy Whitling

The best camera is the one you have with you, and the Capture Pro & Shell from Peak Design make it easier to keep your camera accessible and protected than any other system we’ve used.

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Random Review: 2015

January 1, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Random Review: We present our totally unsystematic, pretty lazy, and admittedly shallow review of the year 2015.

Cy Whitling reviews the F'real smoothie for Blister Gear Review

Random Review: F’real Smoothies

July 9, 2015July 4, 2015 by Cy Whitling

In celebration of the 4th, we present a very American gas station product: the F'real Smoothie.

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Random Review: The Earth

April 23, 2015April 22, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In celebration of Earth Day, we offer our take on Home.

Random Review: Fun Fun Fun Fest, 2012

July 14, 2014November 13, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Of course you know SXSW, but do you know Fun Fun Fun Fest? Our latest Random Review is full of reunion shows, awesome creepy chicks, $2.75 tacos, and Much Much Much More.

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Random Review: Tortas de Innsbruck

September 17, 2012September 16, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The Innsbruck restaurant at Las Leñas has some amazing desserts, but we needed to determine which one reigns supreme. After five tortas (and a perilous spike in the blood sugar levels of our dedicated reviewers), here are the results.

Japanese Convenience Store Sake

August 3, 2012June 23, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Alright, you asked for it. Here are the remnants of our Sake Review-Gone-Wrong. We promise: so long as you've never, EVER read a sake review, this will be the smartest one you'll ever have read.

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El Sabroso Salsitas Spicy Salsa Chips

July 8, 2014May 14, 2012 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In our 1st BLISTER Random Review, El Sabroso Salsitas Spicy Salsa Chips proved to be incredibly good, alarmingly addictive, and absolutely terrible with coffee.