BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles

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.

G-Form Pro-X Knee Pads
The G-Form Pro-X Kneepads provide low-profile, comfortable protection

2015-2016 Fischer Motive 86 Ti
The Fischer Motive 86 TI won a Blister Best Of Award this season, and it’s one of the easiest all-mountain skis to recommend. Here’s why…

La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket
The La Sportiva Cham Down Jacket has proven to be an excellent 700-fill jacket, especially for those who value durability and decent water resistance.

Skiing 101: AT Boots & Bindings
Ski touring is increasingly popular, but the expanding range of “AT” boots and bindings and new standards is increasingly confusing. This 101 piece will help you navigate the backcountry landscape.

2019-2020 Nordica Enforcer 100
The new Nordica Enforcer won one of our “Best of 15 /16” awards, see why.

2015 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 6Fattie
The Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 6Fattie offers a unique ride that is perfect for advanced riders looking for something different, or intermediate riders seeking a confidence boost.

7mesh Women’s Synergy Jersey
The 7mesh Synergy is a versatile, hybrid jersey that eliminates having to choose how to layer for rides that are chilly, showering, warm, or anything in between.
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Win Men’s or Women’s Jackets from Montane
Win a lightweight mid layer from Montane!

Tof Henry — “Born in Chamonix”
“Born in Chamonix” is the 2-year project of Tof Henry, a Cham local and exceptional big-mountain skier who likes to ski steep, technical lines a bit differently — fast. Check out the full film here.

2020-2021 Never Summer Swift Split
We’ve recently seen an increasing number of surf-inspired boards hit the market, but the Never Summer Swift Split stands out as a splitboard that’s not only surfy, but that’s also stable enough for riding fast and dropping cliffs.

1-Ski Quiver: Reviewers’ Selections (18/19)
Check out part 4 of our reviewers’ 1-ski-quiver selections, with additions from Kara Williard, Scott Nelson, and Joey Teahan.

The North Face Flight RKT Jacket
The North Face Flight RKT jacket is one of the lightest wind shells we’ve ever reviewed. But what’s the cost of that low weight, and is it strictly a running piece, or could you also use it for activities like biking and hiking?

Anon M4 Goggle
Anon goggles feature the best lens-swap system we’ve used, and this year, they have a new goggle that lets you use two different types of lenses. Check out our review of the Anon M4.

Rock Climbing Pant Roundup — 2018
Previously a bit of an afterthought, climbing pants now come in a wide variety of styles and designs. We spent over 100 days climbing in a few of the current options, and here we’ve detailed what sets each one apart.

2021-2022 Whitedot Ragnarok 118 Carbonlite
By lightening up their big-mountain weapon, the Ragnarok, with their “Carbonlite” construction, Whitedot intended to make a true, big-mountain powder charger that’s still light enough to haul uphill. So did they hit the mark with the Ragnarok Carbonlite?

Win the Moment Blister Pro + a Blister Membership
Win a pair of this year’s Moment Blister Pro + a year-long Blister Membership.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (18/19)
Check out part 3 of our reviewers’ 2-ski quivers, with additions from Paul Forward, Kristin Sinnott, and Joey Teahan.

DPS ‘s The Shadow Campaign — “Ski Photographer”
Oskar Enander is one of the best ski photographers out there. He also happens to be color blind. Check out DPS’s recent film to see how he got into photography, how his unique perspective has helped him as a photographer, and, of course, plenty of beautiful powder-skiing footage.

Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard
When it comes to biking knee pads, you’re usually stuck choosing between very protective, bulky pads, or less protective, more pedal-friendly options. But the Leatt 3DF 6.0 combines elements from both those categories, so what’s the end result?