BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Makers and Riders 3-Season Dispatch Rider Weatherproof Trouser
The Makers and Riders 3-Season Dispatch Rider Weatherproof Trousers are made with Polartec NeoShell, combining technical performance with a stylish look.
TREW Chariot Bib
If you’re a woman who likes wearing bibs more than ski pants, the TREW Chariot is a cool, comfortable, very durable option.
2014-2015 Atomic Hawx 2.0 120
The Atomic Hawx 120 was one of the best-selling, medium-fit ski boots in the world. We take a look at the latest iteration of it, the Hawx 2.0 120.
2nd Look: Moment Belafonte
We take a 2nd Look at the Moment Belafonte, and put it up against the Line Supernatural 108.
Zoic Hoodoo Trail Shorts
The Zoic Hoodoo are comfortable riding shorts great for lapping gravity-fed trails in the summer and cool rides in the fall.
Zoic Crux Hoody
The Zoic Crux is a great outer layer for chilly rides and doubles as a casual, comfortable hoody to wear around town.
2016-2017 Blizzard Brahma
Update: with time now on the 180 cm Brahma, we compare it to the 187 cm Brahma and the 180 cm Blizzard Bonafide.
AT Geronimo Paddle: Carbon Bent Shaft
The carbon AT Geronimo feels great on the water, but our tests indicate the durability may not be up to par.
Outdoor Research Vanguard Jacket
The Outdoor Research Vanguard is a good resort jacket for those who want the feel of a soft shell and storm protection of a hard shell.
Jetboil MiniMo Stove
If you’re looking to cook your backcountry meals and not just boil water for them, Jetboil’s new MiniMo is the best stove we’ve tested.
Ski Width, Weight, and “Quickness”
What’s more of a factor when it comes to how quick a ski is, Width or Weight?
Trip Report & Guide: Skookumchuck Narrows, BC
BC’s Skookumchuck Narrows is one of the world’s best surf spots for paddlers—even in December. Here’s a gallery from our most recent trip, and a guide to planning your own.
The Golden Spruce
One of our favorites, The Golden Spruce is a beautifully written book that deals with ecological terrorism, a fascinating mystery, and the magical location of Haida Gwaii.
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave Down Jacket
We like everything about the Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave jacket; DownTek treated down insulation, a simple design, good warmth, and a fair price.
2nd Look: Moment Bibby
If the Blister Pro is THE playful charger, the current Bibby is THE jibby charger.
BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Flash Review: 18/19 Prior CBC
We spent some time on Prior’s playful pow ski, the CBC, and have been very surprised by it so far. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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2021-2022 Scarpa Maestrale RS
We’ve now spent two seasons and around 70 days in the revamped Scarpa Maestrale RS, and are still very, very impressed by this touring boot. Check out our long-term update.
Bullying in Outdoor Sports: Reactions & Responsibilities (Ep.71)
Last week, professional climber, Sascha Digulian, announced that she has been bullied for years by a fellow pro climber. A firestorm of responses ensued, and sponsorships were terminated. So we discuss why this is more than just some isolated issue in the climbing world; whether the brand sponsors did the right thing; and what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate responses — by each of us — to situations like this.
BCA Float 27 Speed Avalanche Airbag
This year, BCA released an all-new lighter and more compact version of their Float airbag system, and we’ve been spending much of this season touring in the new Float 27 Speed pack. Check out our review.
18/19 Faction Prodigy 3.0
We’ve now spent several days on the new Prodigy 3.0, and here you can read our initial on-snow impressions, including comparisons to the Candide 3.0, ON3P Kartel 108, and Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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Tension Climbing’s Will Anglin & Ben Spannuth, Part 2 (Ep.10)
In part 2 of our conversation with Will Anglin and Ben Spannuth of Tension Climbing, we talk about some of the finer points of shaping holds from wood, and what setting routes has to offer as a tool for learning difficult movement.
2019-2020 Blizzard Bonafide
We’ve been spending a lot of time skiing the current Bonafide, and it’s time now for our full review of this all-mountain ski that comes back unchanged for the 18/19 season.
Altra Timp
We’ve now spent more time in the Altra Timp, and have a long-term update on its performance and durability.
2019-2020 Nordica Santa Ana 100
The Nordica Santa Ana 100 was one of the most impressive women’s skis we got on this year. Check out our review to find out why.
2018-2019 Head Kore 1
What’s that? Another ~1500 gram 130-flex touring boot? Yep, and this one’s from Head. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Head Kore 1 boot.
18/19 K2 Pinnacle 95 Ti
After a few days on it, we’ve been quite surprised by the K2 Pinnacle 95. Check out our initial on-snow impressions.
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