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Win a Kelty TN2 Tent; Blister Gear Giveaway; photo by Cy Whitling

Win a Tent from Kelty

August 24, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Enter for your chance to win a new tent from Kelty.
Categories Blister Gear Giveaways
Win A Gregory Baltoro or Deva Backpack, Blister Gear Giveaway

Win a Men’s or Women’s Backpack from Gregory

July 9, 2018July 6, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Gregory just updated their premium backpacking packs, and now you have a chance to win any version of the all-new Baltoro or Deva.
Categories Blister Gear Giveaways
Win Sea to Summit's Spark I sleeping bag, Ultralight Air Mat, Aeros Pillow Ultralight, and Premium Silk Liner; Blister Gear Giveaway

Win an Ultralight Sleep System from Sea to Summit

July 6, 2018June 29, 2018 by Luke Koppa
This one is pretty awesome — win a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, liner, and pillow from Sea to Summit.
Categories Blister Gear Giveaways
Win Camping & Backpacking Stoves from Primus, Blister Gear Giveaway

Win Camping & Backpacking Stoves from Primus

June 8, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Win 2 stoves from Primus — one for your bigger meals at camp, and one for your fast-and-light backcountry missions.
Categories Blister Gear Giveaways
Win Sunglasses from Glade Optics, Blister Gear Giveaway

Win Men’s & Women’s Sunglasses from Glade Optics

June 1, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Win a pair of sunglasses from Glade Optics.
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Win men's and women's Icebreaker cool-lite sphere short sleeve crewe shirts and hike+ Light Mini socks, Blister Gear Giveaway

Win Men’s & Women’s Merino Shirts & Socks from Icebreaker

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Win merino wool base layers and socks from Icebreaker
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Win a Thermarest Parsec Sleeping Pad and NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad, Blister Gear Giveaway

Win a Sleeping Bag & Pad from Thermarest

May 17, 2018 by Luke Koppa
Win a Thermarest Parsec 20° Sleeping Bag and NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad.
Categories Blister Gear Giveaways
Jed Doane reviews the Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX boot for blister gear review

Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX Boot

August 27, 2017 by Jed Doane
Salomon’s flagship backpacking boot provides an excellent combination of grip, comfort, and stability.
Categories Footwear, Reviews
Jed Doane reviews the Osprey Aether AG 60 for Blister Gear Review

Osprey Aether AG 60 Backpack

August 22, 2017 by Jed Doane
Osprey’s revamped Aether is a versatile pack that offers solutions to some of the most common backpacking issues.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Reviews
Dave Alie reviews the MSR WindBurner Stove System for Blister Gear Review

MSR WindBurner Stove System

August 24, 2018August 19, 2017 by Dave Alie
The MSR WindBurner might be the best canister stove currently on the market. Check out our full review and comparisons to find out why.
Categories Climbing, Reviews
Cy Whitling reviews the Kelty TN2 Tent for Blister Gear Review.

Kelty TN2 Tent

August 23, 2018July 13, 2017 by Cy Whitling
The Kelty TN2 is a pretty packable, affordable option for anyone looking for a roomy two-person tent.
Categories Climbing, Featured, Reviews
Dave Alie reviews the MSR Flylite for Blister Gear Review

MSR Flylite 2-Person Trekking Pole Shelter

July 8, 2017 by Dave Alie
There are a lot of options on the minimalist end of the backcountry-shelter spectrum, and the MSR Flylite is one of the best we've used in terms of weight, interior space, and price.
Categories Featured, Reviews
Paul Forward reviews the Stone Glacier Cirque 6200 Internal Frame Pack for Blister Gear Review.

Stone Glacier Cirque 6200 Internal Frame Pack

July 27, 2016 by Paul Forward
The Stone Glacier Cirque 6200 is the best lightweight, big-load-hauling backpack we’ve used.
Categories Backpacks, Climbing, Featured, Reviews
Cy Whitling reviews the Thule Versant 60L for Blister Gear Review.

Thule Versant 60L Backpack

July 19, 2016 by Cy Whitling
The Thule Versant 60L is a mid-sized pack with a simple pocket layout and some useful features, though we’d love to see a couple of minor changes.
Categories Backpacks, Climbing, Featured, Reviews
Dave Alie reviews the Jetboil MiniMo, Blister Gear Review

Jetboil MiniMo Stove

January 9, 2015 by Dave Alie
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.
Categories Recommended, Reviews
Matt Zia reviews the Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70, Blister Gear Review.

Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 70

December 27, 2014 by Matt Zia
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.
Categories Backpacks, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the Mystery Ranch Terraplane, Blister Gear Review

Mystery Ranch Terraplane

August 26, 2014August 24, 2014 by Eric Melson
The Mystery Ranch Terraplane has an incredibly comfortable suspension system and excels at carrying heavy loads.
Categories Backpacks, Recommended
Mile High Mountaineering salute 34, Blister Gear Review.

MHM Salute 34

November 4, 2013November 3, 2013 by Matt Zia
The suspension system and super durable materials set the MHM Salute 34 apart from most other daypacks on the market.
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