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Sam Shaheen reviews the Marmot Alpha Pro for Blister Gear Review.

Marmot Alpha Pro Jacket

November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by Sam Shaheen

After more than 50 days of testing, the Marmot Alpha Pro continues to impress. If you're in the market for a more breathable insulating layer, or you're curious what makes Polartec's Alpha insulation special, check out our long-term review.

Patagonia Merino Air Hoody

November 3, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Patagonia's new Merino Air Hoody is an unconventional baselayer that actually lives up to Patagonia's big claims about it.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Praxis Protest for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Powder Ski Comparisons

January 29, 2018November 1, 2015 by Paul Forward

If all this talk of an El Nino winter has you thinking of deep pow & fat skis, then check out our overview of more than a dozen pow skis, including the DPS Lotus 120 Spoon, Salomon Rocker2 122, Volkl Two and Shiro, and more.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Blizzard Cochise for Blister Gear review.

2nd Look: 17/18 Blizzard Cochise

May 10, 2017October 14, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister's editor-in-chief weighs in on the new Cochise.

Dave Alie reviews the Brooks Range Elephant Foot Sleeping BagDave Alie reviews the Brooks Range Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag

Brooks Range Mountaineering Elephant Foot Sleeping Bag

September 27, 2015September 26, 2015 by Dave Alie

The Brooks Range Mountaineering Elephant Foot sleeping bag is a creative option for those looking to minimize weight and save pack space.

Noah Bodman reviews Maxxis Wide Trail Tires for Blister Gear Review

First Look: Maxxis DHF & DHR II ‘Wide Trail’

September 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman

Maxxis is releasing a new line of "Wide Trail" tires designed for wider rims, and we've been spending time on them. Here's the backstory and our initial impressions.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volk Kendo for Blister Gear Review.

Deep Dive: Volkl Kendo

September 2, 2018September 21, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We pit the new Kendo up against the Blizzard Brahma and Bonafide, the Salomon X-Drive 8.0 and 8.8, the Fischer Motive 86 Ti, the Volkl Mantra, the Dynastar Powertrack 89, and the K2 Pinnacle 95.

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The Moment M1: A History (& Topsheet Results)

October 13, 2021September 13, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Here's a history of the M1 by Moment Skis founder, Casey Hakansson, and we've got updates on the topsheets & lengths of the new M1.

Paul Forward reviews the Volkl V-Werks BMT 109, 186cm for Blister Gear Review

2020-2021 Volkl V-Werks BMT 109

December 14, 2020August 30, 2015 by Paul Forward

The Volkl V-Werks BMT 109 isn’t the lightest touring ski we’ve tested, nor the best in firm crud or deep pow. But it is the best all-around performer in its class.

Andi Stader reviews the MST AC Bivy for Blister Gear Review

MSR AC Bivy

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 by Andi Stader

The MSR AC Bivy is a lightweight, spacious, and highly packable bivy bag.

Dynafit Vulcan

August 24, 2015 by Paul Forward

The Dynafit Vulcan set the current standard for high-performance AT boots. So before we discuss some new challengers, here is our very detailed review of the Vulcan.

Tom Collier reviews the TRP Slate Brake for Blister Gear Review.

Update: TRP Slate Brakes

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Tom Collier

The TRP Slate brakes offer a great finish and modulation, and we've swapped out brake pads to see if we could boost their stopping power. See our update.