BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
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.
2nd Look: Blizzard Peacemaker
The Blizzard Peacemaker and Moment PB&J are two of the most stable freestyle all-mountain skis we’ve tested, so we put them head-to-head.
2015-2016 Ski Logik Front Burner
The Ski Logik Front Burner is a specialized frontside tool that’s great for those looking to make lots of short, dynamic turns and high-angle carves.
Zoic Tradesman Flannel Riding Shirt
Not your average flannel, the Zoic Tradesman is a stylish riding shirt that’s great for laps in the bike park or rides in chilly weather.
2nd Look: Armada Invictus 108Ti
We take a 2nd Look at the Armada Invictus, with lots of comparisons to other directional chargers.
Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70
The Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70 is lightweight pack for heavy loads that comes with a customizable suspension system, but you ought to try it on first.
2014-2015 Moment Blister Pro
Christmas came early this year in the form of the Blister Pro. Several of us have been on them now, here are our collective thoughts.
Scott LCG Goggle
The competition is stiff in the world of goggles with quick-change lenses, but there’s a lot to like about the Scott LCG—including its price.
2014-2015 Fischer Progressor 900
If you like the sound of a powerful, responsive ski for making aggressive, high-angle carves on groomers (both short and long), you’ll like the Fischer Progressor 900.
2016-2017 Salomon X-Drive 8.0 FS
The Salomon X-Drive 8.0 is a very substantial frontside carver that isn’t out of place around the rest of the mountain, particularly when the snow isn’t deep.
2016-2017 DPS Cassiar 85 Hybrid T2
The DPS Cassiar 85 is a fun, energetic, frontside carver that is quite capable off-piste, too.
Line Supernatural 108 vs. Blizzard Cochise
We’ve heaped a lot of praise on both the Supernatural 108 and the Cochise, so we spent several days A / B-ing the two skis at Taos—same runs, same conditions.
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“Carver” Test at Taos
This week at Taos, we lined up a week-long frontside carver test. Turns out, carver tests work better than snow dances…
Fischer Vacuum Ranger Pro 13 & RC4 130
The Fischer Ranger Pro 13 Vacuum may have the most precise, snug, performance-oriented fit of any boot on the market while remaining genuinely comfortable, and offers outstanding downhill performance and feel, as a result.
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2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96
After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
18/19 Elan Ripstick 96
We’ve now spent a couple days on Elan’s lightweight all-mountain ski, the Ripstick 96, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
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American Alpine Club CEO, Phil Powers (Ep.11)
We talk to Phil Powers, CEO of the American Alpine Club, about his own relationship to climbing (including summiting K2); the mission of the AAC and why it’s so important; the decision to give Alex Honnold the AAC’s Underhill Award; and much more.
Glade Optics Challenger Goggle
High-quality goggles have become quite expensive, but Glade Optics is aiming to change that with their Challenger goggle. We spent much of this season testing the Challenger, and have come away very impressed. Check out our review and our Glade lens comparisons.
29er Trail Bikes — A Guide + Comparisons
There are now more 29ers available than ever before, from XC race bikes to full-blown DH rigs. So we’ve assembled a comparison of sixteen 29ers to help you sort it all out, and maybe introduce you to some bikes that weren’t on your list, but should be.
Men’s Casual Boot Roundup — Spring, 2018
Since it’s shoulder season, we wanted to share some of our favorite spring / summer casual boots that can handle some mud, rain, and time on the trail.
2018-2019 Faction Prime 4.0
After skiing it in Japan and Alaska, you can now check out our full review of Faction’s powder touring ski, the Prime 4.0.
Win a Sleeping Bag & Pad from Thermarest
Win a Thermarest Parsec 20° Sleeping Bag and NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad.
Pivot Announces New Trail 429
Pivot just released their brand-new Trail 429 model. Check out the specs and our initial thoughts on the bike.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112
We’ve spent several days on the brand-new Liberty Origin 112 this season — including one of our deepest days — and have come away impressed. Check out our full review.
Patagonia Snowdrifter pant
The Patagonia Snowdrifter pant blends very good breathability with a useful feature set, making it a great option for days of high-output touring.
Alternative Outdoor Snacks
Granola bars are great, but sometimes you either run out or you feel like switching it up. So we asked our reviewers to give us some of their alternative outdoor snack suggestions, and we’d love to get some of your suggestions, too.