Summer Skirt & Skort Roundup — 2020
There are now lots of skirts & skorts that can transition from casual walks around town to running, swimming, and hiking far from the city. We've rounded up several of the casual and technical...
View ArticleMen’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020
We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.
View ArticleMtn Bike Chamois Roundup
Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve...
View ArticleStrafe Cham Jacket & Pants
This season Strafe once again updated their touring-oriented Cham Jacket & Pant, and we think the latest iteration is one of the best backcountry outerwear kits we’ve used. Check out our full,...
View ArticleWomen’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021
Need a new pair of shorts for long trail rides, gravity-fueled days, or that'll work for a bit of everything? Check out seven of the women's MTB shorts our reviewers have been testing the past two...
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Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s
Dylan Wood doing some early season billy-goating in the Candide C1 3L Jacket & Bib (Mt. Crested Butte, CO) Intro Over the past couple of seasons, we have … The post Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega...
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Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s
Kristin Sinnott in the Strafe Belle Pant and Castle Jacket (Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado) Intro Over the past couple of seasons, we have been testing *a lot* … The post Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega...
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Bike Pant Roundup — 2022, Part 1
Kara Williard wearing the Wild Rye Freyah Pant Review Navigation: Intro // Shredly Cascade // Wild Rye Freyah // Fox Flexair // Dakine Thrillium // POC Ardou … The post Bike Pant Roundup — 2022,...
View ArticleNew Outerwear Update: 686, Beringia, & Trew
We’ve been testing a few very interesting new ski / snowboard kits from 686, Beringia, and Trew — check out Luke Koppa’s initial impressions and apparel nerdery. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives...
View ArticleNew Outerwear Update: Women’s Flylow & Trew
We’ve been testing some updated and interesting kits from Trew and Flylow this season — check out Kara Williard’s initial impressions. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are produced for Blister...
View Article2024 Ortovox Ski & Snowboard Gear | Blister Summit Brand Lineup Video
At Blister Summit 2023, we sat down with Ortovox’s Alexander Cernichiari to discuss the brand’s path from making avalanche transceivers to just about everything you’d wear / use in the backcountry. We...
View ArticleWhat We’re Wearing, Skiing 23/24: Luke Koppa
Most of our reviews and conversations have the goal of helping you, our audience, figure out what gear might work best for you and your particular preferences, circumstances, etc. However, it can be...
View ArticleWhat We’re Wearing, Skiing 23/24: Kara Williard
Next up in our new “What We’re Wearing” series — where our reviewers run us through their head-to-toe kits for resort skiing / riding and touring — is senior editor, bootfitter, and veteran outdoor...
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