BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
DMM Dragon Cams
DMM has updated their Dragon cams. See what’s new and what stays the same.
Metolius Ultralight Master Cam
Metolius performed a major overhaul of their flagship cam, here is our review of the new Ultralight Master Cam.
First Look: 2016-2017 Black Crows Camox Freebird
Here are our initial impressions of the 97mm-wide touring ski from Black Crows, the Camox Freebird.
Metolius Half Dome Haul Bag
The Metolius Half Dome’s capacity and durability make it a great choice for those looking for a mid-sized haul bag.
Casual Friday: Spring / Summer Shirts
Here are three good-looking, secretly technical shirts that you’ll likely end up wearing a ton.
Stio Basis Power Dry Shirt
The Stio Basis Power Dry Shirt is a good looking collared shirt that wicks well.
Smart Wool Men’s NTS Micro 150 Henley
The Smartwool NTS Micro 150 Henley is one of our favorite base layers. It’s thin, lightweight, versatile, packable, and looks great.
Flylow Anderson SS Shirt
The Flylow Anderson SS Shirt is a great looking technical short sleeved option.
ACRE Hauser 14L Hydration Pack
The ACRE Hauser 14L hydration pack places a premium on weatherproofing and carrying capacity.
First Look: 2016-2017 Head Monster 88
We’ve been impressed by the power and precision of the Head Monster 98 and 108. Time now to take a look at the Monster 88.
Flash Review: AT Binding Shootout
In this Flash Review, we compare the downhill performance of the G3 ION 12, Dynafit Radical FT 2.0, Fritschi Vipec 12, and Marker Kingpin 13.
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Blister’s AT Bindings Shootout
What’s the best touring binding out there? We’ll give you the answer in our head-to-head test of five of the most popular tech bindings on the market.
Patagonia Men’s Dirt Craft Bike Shorts
The Patagonia Dirt Craft shorts are well constructed bike shorts with a confusing fit.
2016 Scott Genius 700 Premium
The Scott Genius 700 Premium makes “normal” trail riding (the kind that the majority of riders actually do) more efficient and fluid.
Leatt DBX 4.0 Lite and DBX 4.0 Windblock Gloves
Leatt’s DBX 4.0 Lite and Windblock gloves both offer great protection but are tailored to different conditions.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
2019-2020 Amplid Millisurf
The extremely lightweight, powder-oriented Amplid Millisurf splitboard won a “Best Of” award in our Winter Buyer’s Guide this year, and you can now check out our full review to see why.
2021-2022 Blizzard Zero G 105
Blizzard decided to overhaul their Zero G touring skis for 19/20, so the question (as always) is how similar or different are the new skis? Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions of the brand-new Zero G 105.
9th Annual Blister Awards — Outdoor Retailer Snow Show
Check out Part 3 of our Outdoor Retailer awards, including classics like Good or Bad Industry Trends; Best Graphics; Gear We Were Most Tempted to Steal; and the “WTF is that?” award.
19/20 Nordica Enforcer 104 Free
Update 2.8.19: Check out our updated on-snow impressions of the brand-new Enforcer 104 Free, with comparisons to the Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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2021-2022 Lange RX 130 LV
Our reviewer is calling the Lange RX 130 LV the best alpine boot he’s ever used when it comes to downhill performance. Check out our full review to find out why.
2019 Outdoor Retailer / SIA Show Highlights (Ep.36)
We just wrapped up our time at the Outdoor Retailer / SIA trade show, so five of us sat down to discuss the most interesting trends we saw, the products we were most tempted to steal, and more.
18/19 Dynastar PR-OTO Factory
Check out some of our initial on-snow impressions of Dynastar’s big, heavy pow ski.
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2021-2022 K2 Wayback 106
K2 overhauled their touring skis this year, and after spending a lot of time on it in a wide range of conditions, you can now check out our full review of the widest ski in the series, the Wayback 106.
Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants
There aren’t many kits out there designed specifically for ski mountaineering, but Rab’s Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants are. So how do they perform in big terrain, and should you still be considering them even if you’re not walking around in crampons and hacking your way up steep ice? Check out our full review.
Blister Speaker Series 1.1 – Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.com
We just held the inaugural Blister Speaker Series event at Western Colorado University with Brendan Leonard — author, filmmaker, and creator of semi-rad.com. So here is that live conversation where we talk with Brendan about work, work ethic, creativity, and how to keep from compromising your vision in whatever field you are passionate about pursuing.