Blister's Deep Dive comparisons of 130-flex alpine ski boots

Deep Dive: 130-Flex Alpine Ski Boots

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We directly compare several 130-flex alpine boots, including the Salomon S/Max 130 & S/Max 130 Carbon, Nordica Promachine 130, Head Raptor 140 RS & Nexo LYT 130, Atomic Hawx Ultra 130, and K2 Recon 130.

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Jed Doane reviews the Big Agnes Flume UL 30 for Blister

Big Agnes Flume UL 30 Sleeping Bag

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Picking out the right sleeping bag comes down to a lot of compromises: Light, or durable? Packable, or comfortable? But the Big Agnes Flume UL 30 is one of the best bags we've used when it comes to being very light and still maintaining comfort.
Blister's 2018 Ski Sock Roundup; Best Ski Socks

Ski Sock Roundup — 2018

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The wrong pair of ski socks can screw up your day. So we’ve rounded up 17 pairs — from ultra-thin to thickly cushioned — and noted what sets each apart, and which will likely work best for you.
Sam Shaheen reviews the Flylow Cooper Jacket for Blister

Flylow Cooper Jacket

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The Cooper is a brand-new shell from Flylow that uses their new air-permeable waterproof fabric. It also offers a rare combination of traits that make it a great shell for both inbounds and backcountry use.
ON3P 3 on Blister

ON3P — “3”

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Love it or hate it, just don’t ignore it. With their latest film, “3” ON3P’s team continues to set the tone for the new direction of park skiing, and it’s definitely worth a watch.
Matt Zia reviews the Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw for Blister

Edelrid Bulletproof Quickdraw

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The Edelrid Bulletproof quickdraw features a unique hybrid construction that’s designed to offer the best of both worlds: steel’s durability and aluminum’s low weight. So does it actually work?
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