BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Jackson Hole Turns 50
One of the world’s most iconic resorts checks off a milestone.
Blister Gear Giveway: Fischer Motive 86Ti
The Blister Gear Giveaway is an opportunity for us to hook up members of the Blister community with some great stuff, and this time around, we’re going to be giving away three pairs of one of our favorite skis, the Fischer Motive 86Ti. You can
2015-2016 Lange XT 130 LV
The Lange XT 130 LV is a high performance alpine boot with a solid walk mode.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Duffel Bag
The HMG Dyneema Duffel is a lightweight, durable, high-performance bag that is perfectly suited for technical objectives and expeditions.
Line & K2 Ski Designer, Jed Yeiser – Part 1 (Ep.1)
Check out the NEW Blister Podcast, and our conversation with Line & K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser.
Update: Modified Atomic Backland Carbon
We’ve been very impressed with the Atomic Backland Carbon boot, but we’ve also done some modifications to optimize performance.
2021-2022 Full Tilt Descendant 100
The Full Tilt Descendant 8 represents a total overhaul from previous Full Tilt boots, and we detail the changes and discuss on-snow performance.
Blister Gear Giveaway
Congratulations to Lee, last week’s winner of the Blister Gear Douchebags Giveaway, stay tuned for our next Blister Giveaway announcement tomorrow morning.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide – In the Garage
We wrap up our gift suggestions today with some bigger items that will look good in the garage.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide – Under the Tree
We’re back with another selection of holiday gift suggestions.
Feathered Friends Flicker 20 UL Quilt Bag
The Feathered Friends Flicker 20 UL Quilt Bag is a versatile sleeping bag and a good value.
Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers
‘Tis the season. Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for the active people in your life.
Blister Gear Giveaway
Enter the Blister Gear Giveaway by Saturday, 5PM MST, for a chance to win one of our favorite new packs, the Gregory Targhee 32. Winner will be announced Sunday morning.
Gregory Targhee 32 pack
The Gregory Targhee 32 has become a favorite pack of ours for ski touring. If you’re looking for a comfortable, roomy daypack with well thought out features, we highly recommend it.
Online Ski Video Roundup
In a follow up to our ski movie roundup, we now weigh in on 7 of this year’s best free ski videos.
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Casual Jacket Roundup — Fall 2018
The season is turning, so we’ve gathered a few of our favorite casual jackets to keep you in style on chilly fall days and nights.
Strafe Cham Jacket and Pants
We’ve been big fans of Strafe’s Cham Jacket and Pants, and this year they updated them with an all-new fabric. So how does the new kit compare to the previous version, and to the rest of the competition?
2019 Devinci Spartan
Devinci’s Trail bikes have historically occupied a versatile middle ground — pretty good on the up, and pretty good on the down. So does the most recent iteration of the Devinci Spartan continue this trend?
Spark R&D — Part 2 (Ep.28)
We talk to Spark R&D founder, Will Ritter, about some of Spark’s current products, collaborating with CAST Touring and 22 Designs, and implementing solar power in their factory in Bozeman, Montana.
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
We’ve now used the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody for around 125 days, and we’re still huge fans of this jacket (which is why it received a “Best Of” award in our 18/19 Winter Buyer’s Guide). Check out our updated review.
2020-2021 Renoun Z-Line 90
Renoun’s technology and construction is far from traditional. But what happens when you apply it to a more traditional shape? Check out our full review of the Renoun Z-Line 90.
Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post
After more than three months of testing, the Marzocchi Transfer dropper post has proven to be just as good, if not better than most of the other posts we’ve used.
Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket
Gore-Tex has been around forever, but they just recently released a brand-new fabric. And the backcountry-oriented Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket is one of the first pieces to utilize it.
Best Skis for Beginners: Our Top Picks, 2018-2019
Here it is, our list of current skis that we think are the best for beginners, or for anyone looking to get back into skiing.
Parlor Skis x WhistlePig Whiskey: The Boss Hog Package
This week, Boston-based Parlor Skis and Vermont-based WhistlePig distillery announced a collaboration that combines two of our favorite things: skis and whiskey.
Zen & the Art of Creating the World’s Biggest Splitboard Binding Company: Will Ritter, Spark R&D (Ep.27)
We talk to Will Ritter about starting – and running – the largest splitboard binding company in the world, Spark R&D, and Will provides a number of valuable insights for anyone thinking of starting anything.