BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
La Sportiva Spectre
Update: the La Sportiva Spectre has stood as one of the most adjustable and best values in AT boots—and it’s been updated to provide a better fit.
Astral Brewess Water Shoe
With a low profile and excellent grip, the Astral Brewess is perfect for women who want a minimalist river shoe.
Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec Vest
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly vest that uses wool for insulation, check out the Ortovox SwissWool Light Tec.
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Shell
Black Diamond’s Dawn Patrol Shell is an impressively water-resistant and breathable soft shell that will make you second guess the need to always grab your hard shell.
Reviewers’ Rides – 2015
When our reviewers aren’t out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why?
Giro Terraduro
The Giro Terraduro is a SPD-compatible, all-mountain shoe that pedals very well, though durability has been an issue.
Leatt 3DF Airflex Knee and Elbow Guards
Most pads are too hot or bulky to pedal in. The Leatt 3FD Airflex Knee and Elbow Guards challenge that assumption.
2015-2016 ON3P Jeffrey 114
If you’re looking for a ski that will allow you to Trick or Charge, the ON3P Jeffrey 114 is as good as anything we’ve been on.
Magura MT5 Next Brakes
The MT5 delivers a tremendous amount of controllable power at a reasonable price for a high-end brake.
Mountain Hardware Women’s Hooded Phantom Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket will keep you very warm in cold and damp conditions.
Black Diamond Women’s Spark Mitt
Black Diamond’s new Women’s Spark Mitt offers a good balance of warmth and dexterity.
OluKai Nohea Mesh
What’s better than flip flops? Nothing. Except maybe these. (And Summer Is Coming…)
Race Face Trigger Jersey & Stage Glove
We’ve been putting in time on some of Race Face’s hard and soft goods. Here’s a look at their Trigger Jersey, Trigger Glove, and Stage Glove.
Black Diamond Deployment Hoody
If you’re looking for a midlayer to use as a technical piece and as a good-looking casual piece, consider the Black Diamond Deployment Hoody.
Specialized Dissident Helmet
The Specialized Dissident helmet matches its competitors in terms of comfort, ventilation, & aesthetics, and beats many of them on weight.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
18/19 Liberty Origin 90
Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the new Origin 90, including comparisons to the old Origin 90, the Blizzard Brahma, and the Origin 96.
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2018-2019 Liberty Origin 90
For the 18/19 season, Liberty has revised the Origin 90. Take a look at our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review, to see how different it is from the 17/18 Origin 90, and how much family resemblance there is to the Origin 96, 106, and 112.
Terrene Chunk 2.6″ Tire
Fatter tires typically offer up a bunch of traction and a smooth ride, but often at the cost of weight, precision, and rolling resistance. The new Terrene Chunk 2.6” does a great job of minimizing those downsides and maintaining the main benefits of a wider tire, making it the best all-around 2.6” tire we’ve used.
2021-2022 K2 Sight
The K2 Sight is supposed to work well in the park and all over the mountain. But does it truly feel at home in the park, or is it more of a freestyle-oriented all-mountain ski? Check out our review.
2018 Trans BC Enduro Stage Race — Intro & Bike Check
If you were going to enter a six-day Enduro stage race that covers 20+ miles and ~5000 feet of climbing each day, what would your ideal build look like? Our bike editor is heading to British Columbia for the Trans BC Enduro, and he talks about this “long-ass” event and the specific bike and build he’s put together for it.
Deep Dive: 18/19 ON3P Wrenegade 108
We compare the Wrenegade 108 to the Blizzard Cochise, Nordica Enforcer 110, Faction Dictator 3.0 & Dictator 4.0, J Skis Metal, Folsom Hammer, and more…
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Win a Men’s or Women’s Backpack from Gregory
Gregory just updated their premium backpacking packs, and now you have a chance to win any version of the all-new Baltoro or Deva.
Sweet Protection Dissenter Helmet
Budget-oriented bike helmets tend to all be pretty similar. But the Sweet Protection Dissenter has a few key features that make it stand out, and you won’t have to take out a second mortgage to afford it.
2019-2020 ON3P Wrenegade 108
Since it’s Independence day, we figured we’d talk about a ski made by an Independent manufacturer, right here in America. Check out our full review of the new ON3P Wrenegade 108.
The North Face Summit L2 FuseForm Fleece ½ Zip Hoodie
The Summit L2 FuseForm Fleece ½ Zip Hoodie is one of The North Face’s most technical, breathable fleeces. So how does it compare to the reference piece in this category, the Patagonia R1 Hoody?
2020-2021 Salomon MTN Pure / Atomic Backland Pure
While the Salomon / Atomic Shift binding is a revolutionary piece of ski equipment, Salomon and Atomic also make a touring binding on the much lighter and simpler end of the spectrum. So is the MTN / Backland Tour as game-changing as the Shift? And how does it compare to the other options in the lightweight touring binding category?
Scarpa Furia S
The new Scarpa Furia S is one of the softest climbing shoes on the market, and is designed to offer ultimate precision and grip for overhung terrain. So does it? And how does it compare to shoes like the Scarpa Drago, Five Ten Team VXI, and La Sportiva Futura? Check out our full review.