What 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 fun (and sometimes, maybe, even illuminating) to occasionally shrug off the cloak of objectivity and just talk about what we personally use and enjoy. In our new “What We’re Wearing” series, we’re doing just that, having several of our reviewers run us through their head-to-toe kits for this winter. First up, our managing editor and self-diagnosed apparel obsessive, Luke Koppa.
Kara Williard reviews the Flylow Domino Jacket and Siren Bib for BLISTER.

New 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.

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New 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.

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Kristin Sinnott reviews the Strafe Castle Jacket for Blister

Strafe Castle Jacket

With a sleek look that's paired with high-end materials and insulation, the Strafe Castle Jacket warrants strong consideration if you're in the market for an insulated ski / snowboard jacket that doesn't look out of place away from the slopes.
Luke Koppa reviews the 2020-2021 Strafe Cham Jacket & Cham Pants for Blister

Strafe 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, in-depth review to see why.
Luke Koppa reviews the Houdini Shelter Anorak for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado

Houdini Shelter Anorak

Anoraks: one of the most controversial topics at Blister. Well, our managing editor has decided to continue to anger our editor-in-chief by testing more of them, and Houdini’s Shelter Anorak has become one of his all-time favorites. Check out his review of this minimal, waterproof shell.
Luke Koppa reviews the Eddie Bauer BC Freshline Jacket for Blister

Eddie Bauer BC Freshline Jacket

We’ve spent a lot of time skinning and skiing in Eddie Bauer’s BC Freshline Jacket and think it and its eVent fabric offer an excellent combination of weather protection and breathability. Check out our full review.
Sam Shaheen and Luke Koppa review the TREW Capow Jacket & Bib for Blister

TREW Capow Jacket & Bib

TREW designed their touring-oriented Capow kit with the help of CAPOW Guiding, and we've had two reviewers using it for everything from long days on the skin track to laps in the resort. Check out our full review.