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Cy Whitling reviews the F'real smoothie for Blister Gear Review

Random Review: F’real Smoothies

July 9, 2015July 4, 2015 by Cy Whitling
In celebration of the 4th, we present a very American gas station product: the F'real Smoothie.
Categories Random, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Ultraspire Impulse Hydration belt for Blister Gear review.

UltrAspire Impulse Hydration Belt

June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Marshal Olson
If you're not a slave to fashion, the UltrAspire Impulse Hydration Belt offers a level of comfort and convenience that's hard to match with a traditional hydration pack or 'enduro' fanny pack.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Zeppelin Zeerip reviews the Remind Solution Snowboard Liner for Blister Gear Review

Remind Solution Snowboard Boot Liners

June 20, 2015 by Zeppelin Zeerip
The Remind Solution Liner is a very affordable (and comfortable) way to revive old snowboard boots.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
Jamie Rushford compares the Five Ten Team 5.10 Black vs. La Sportiva Solution for Blister Gear Review

Five Ten Team 5.10 Black vs. La Sportiva Solution

June 13, 2015 by Jamie Rushford
The Five Ten Team 5.10 Black and La Sportiva Solution are both high performance climbing shoes, but they cater to almost polar opposite conditions and styles.
Categories Climbing, Recommended, Reviews
Nick Gottlieb reviews the Waka/Bliss-stick Tuna for Blister Gear Review

Bliss-Stick / Waka Kayaks Tuna

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 by Nick Gottlieb
The Bliss-Stick / Waka Kayaks Tuna is a high performance creekboat that requires a certain syle to enjoy.
Categories Featured, Paddle Sports, Recommended, Reviews
Matt Zia Reviews the Petzl Attache Carabiner for Blister Gear Review

Petzl Attache Carabiner

June 6, 2015 by Matt Zia
The redesigned Petzl Attache carabiner offers some improvements that optimize it for multi-pitch climbing.
Categories Climbing, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson Reviewers' Ride, Blister Gear Review

Reviewers’ Rides – 2015

June 4, 2015June 4, 2015 by Marshal Olson
When our reviewers aren’t out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why? It’s reviewer Marshal Olson's turn.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviewers' Rides, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Race Face Tailgate Pad for Blister Gear Review

Race Face Tailgate Pad

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The Race Face Tailgate Pad has several important features that make it superior to the competition.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the SRAM guide RSC Brake, Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: SRAM Guide Brakes

May 24, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The SRAM Guide Brake offers great power and modulation at a competitive weight and a reasonable price.
Categories Brakes, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Stowehof Inn, Blister Recommended Lodges, Blister Gear Review

The Stowehof

May 9, 2018May 15, 2015 by Julia Van Raalte
The Stowehof, one of Blister's Recommended Lodges, offers spectacular views and an ideal location for skiing, hiking, and biking in Stowe, Vermont.
Categories Blister Lodges, Recommended
Paul Forward in the Patagonia PowSlayer kit, Northern Chugach, AK

Patagonia PowSlayer Jacket and Bibs

September 13, 2016May 13, 2015 by Paul Forward
The updated Patagonia PowSlayer kit might be some of the best freeride-oriented outerwear for resort and backcountry use.
Categories Apparel, Featured, Jackets, Pants, Recommended, Reviews
Paul Forward reviews the La Sportiva Spectre, Blister Gear Review

La Sportiva Spectre

July 14, 2015May 11, 2015 by Paul Forward
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.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Ski Boots
Hannah Trim reviews the Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket, Blister Gear Review

Mountain Hardware Women’s Hooded Phantom Down Jacket

May 2, 2015 by Hannah Trim
The Mountain Hardware Phantom Hooded Down Jacket will keep you very warm in cold and damp conditions.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Garrett Altmann reviews the Thule Sonic Alpine Cargo Box, Blister Gear Review

Thule Sonic Alpine Cargo Box

April 25, 2015April 25, 2015 by Garrett Altmann
Thule's Sonic Alpine Cargo Box looks great, doesn't kill your gas mileage, and will keep your gear clean and dry.
Categories Cargo Boxes, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Noah Bodman reviews the FSA Afterburner brakes, Blister Gear Review.

FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes

April 20, 2015 by Noah Bodman
UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we've added to our review a note on the brakes' durability. If you're looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.
Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Trail Bikes: Short vs Long Travel

December 27, 2021April 9, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What role does suspension travel play in defining the character of a trail bike? Are other factors more important? Three of our reviewers weigh in...
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended, Reviews, Topic of the Week
Will Brown reviews the Romp Skis 106, Blister Gear Review.

2015-2016 Romp Skis 106

May 22, 2015April 8, 2015 by Will Brown
Romp built two custom skis for Blister from the same mold, but with very different designs. Here's our review of the second, freestyle-oriented ski.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing

2019-2020 Blizzard Cochise

February 3, 2020March 15, 2015 by Will Brown
We've been A/B-ing the current and the new Blizzard Cochise, so here's our first review on its soft snow performance.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Will Brown on the Line Magnum Opus, Wild West, Taos Ski Valley.

2018-2019 Line Magnum Opus

November 28, 2018March 9, 2015 by Will Brown
Time for a Pow Update on the Line Magnum Opus, with comparisons to the Atomic Bent Chetler...
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Skiing
Justin Bobb reviews the K2 Slayblade, Blister Gear Review

2014-2015 K2 Slayblade

February 20, 2015 by Justin Bobb
Last season, K2 made some pretty big changes to the stiff, all-mountain Slayblade. See how the new model compares.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Snowboards
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