First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Pants
Generally speaking, the First Ascent Heyburn 2.0 Pants are breathable, warm, stylish, and comfortable. But where do they fall short, and where do they excel?
Sterling Evolution Duetto 9.4 Half Ropes
While switching rope brands might seem unthinkable, for anyone considering making the jump from single ropes to half ropes, the Sterling Evolution Duetto Half Ropes perform beautifully. Might be time to rethink the unthinkable.
Columbia Bugaboo Ranger Backpack
The Columbia Bugaboo Ranger is an exceptional pack for resort, sidecountry, and quick-access backcountry skiing, and one tweak would make it absolutely perfect.
2012-2013 Burton Easy Livin
As Danny Davis’s pro model board, it's no surprise that the Burton Easy Livin performs well in the park. But after summer testing, all signs point toward a one-board quiver.
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock
The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.
Küat NV Rack
The Küat NV is a solid contender among tray-style hitch-mounted bike racks, with a built in, legit repair stand that sets the NV apart.
PREVIEW: 2012 Knolly Chilcotin
After a long wait, reviewer Joe Hanrahan finally got a Knolly Chilcotin. While he continues to put it through its paces, here's a first look at the bike and Joe's early impressions of the ride.
Transition Trail-or-Park
The Transition Trail-or-Park has what you'd expect in a do-it-all jump / park / pump track bike, but it's the ToP's unexpected details that makes this bike stand out.
Mystery Ranch Blackjack Airbag Backpack
The Mystery Ranch Blackjack is an airbag pack where the pack itself doesn't feel like an afterthought. And that fact might be far more important than you think.
POC Nail Glove
POC isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with the Nail glove, but what's interesting is how well they've executed the details.
Evolv Shaman
The Evolv Shaman was designed to achieve both high performance and exceptional comfort. Does it deliver?
Reviewers’ Rides, Part 5
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Jeremy Benson’s answer.
Reviewers’ Rides, Part 4
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Joe Hanrahan’s answer.
Best Mountain Bike Handlebars
You would be hard-pressed to find a bar these days that strays from the 8-9° sweep and 4-5° rise formula, but that doesn't mean all bars are created equal. Marshal Olson puts four bars to the test.
Never Summer Proto CT
Reviewer Lance Peterson says the Never Summer Proto CT performed exactly how he wanted it to. Not bad, considering he was searching for one board to do pretty much everything.
SCARPA Maestrale RS
The SCARPA Maestrale RC boot has been flying under the radar a bit, though with all it has going for it, we're not sure why. It definitely deserves a serious look.
Wild Country Helium Friends Cams
The Wild Country Helium Friends are touted as being among the lightest and best cams out there. So how do they stack up against the other brands? Dave Alie explains (with logarithmic spirals, to boot).
Reviewers’ Rides, Part 3
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Kevin Bazar’s answer.
La Sportiva TC Pro
The La Sportiva TC Pro has a reputation as a shoe for big names on big walls. But how well does it work on everything else, and for everyone else?
2012 Kona Satori
The Satori is Kona’s attempt to make an aggressive 29er trail bike in a full-suspension package. So far, it's been a lot of fun and a little bit confusing. Noah Bodman explains.