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Blister Brand Guide: Inov-8 Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

October 13, 2021December 13, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Spanning more than two-dozen models that range from road trainers to mud-specific racers, Inov-8's 2020 lineup has a bit of everything, but it can be a bit confusing to sort through it all. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each shoe apart from the others, and figure out which ones might make sense for you.

1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 11, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 1-ski quiver selections, including additions from Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Sam Shaheen, & Eric Freson.

Blister reviews the K2 Disruption MTi, Disruption 78C, Disruption 78Ti, Disruption 82Ti

2021-2022 K2 Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti

December 9, 2021December 10, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We’ve spent the last two weeks testing four of K2’s new Disruption skis back-to-back. Check out our review to see how the Disruption MTi, 78C, 78Ti, & 82Ti compare.

Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman

Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That's basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don't think they're far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.

Nathan VaporSwift 4L Race Vest

December 9, 2020 by Kieran Nay

While many aspects of running are less expensive than other, more gear-intensive sports, running vests can be quite pricey. But the VaporSwift 4L is Nathan's take on a more affordable, yet still race-ready running vest — check out our review to see how it compares to its higher-end competition.

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Under the Tree

October 27, 2021December 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Next up in our gift guide are those items that we think would be great under the tree — check out our reviewers' top picks.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Mach 6 for Blister

2021 Pivot Mach 6

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by David Golay

Pivot just announced a brand-new bike — the latest generation of their 27.5" Trail / Enduro bike, the Mach 6. Check out our First Look to learn more about the bike that Pivot says offers "eye-watering speed, telepathic handling, & unflappable stability."

Blister Brand Guide: Topo Athletic Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Topo Athletic continues to expand their line of low-drop, wide-toebox running shoes — check out our Brand Guide for the full rundown on their 2020 lineup and which model might make the most sense for how and where you run.

2-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

December 7, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Check out Part Two of our reviewers' 2-ski quiver selections, with additions from Kristin Sinnott, Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Eric Freson, & Sam Shaheen.

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Survivor Endurance phone case for Blister

Protect Your Phone: Survivor Endurance Case

December 24, 2020December 4, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk about protecting our brains with a helmet, and our bank accounts with injury insurance. Time to talk about protecting the pocket supercomputers we all carry when we’re skiing, riding, running, and wrecking.

Blister's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide — Stocking Stuffers

Blister’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 — Stocking Stuffers

October 27, 2021December 1, 2020 by Luke Koppa

It’s that time of year again, where many of us are thinking about gifts for our family and friends. Our reviewers are chiming in with their gift ideas, and we’re kicking things off with stocking stuffers.

David Golay reviews the Canfield Tilt & Canfield Lithium for Blister

2021 Canfield Tilt & Lithium

August 10, 2021November 30, 2020 by David Golay

Canfield recently added two new 29ers to their lineup, the Tilt & Lithium, and we're very excited about both. Check out our First Look to see why.

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 3-ski quiver selections, reviewers Paul Forward, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, & Jonathan Ellsworth add their picks.

ON Cloudventure Peak

November 23, 2020 by Kieran Nay

ON's shoes immediately stand out due to their unique midsole "pods," and we've been testing their recently revised, lightweight trail racer, the Cloudventure Peak. Check out our review to see where we think it excels, where it falls short, and how it compares to the competition.

4-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In Part Two of our reviewers' 4-ski quiver selections, Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott add their picks for the 20/21 season.

Blister Brand Guide: Nike Trail Running Shoe Lineup, 2020

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Gordon Gianniny

Nike continues to expand their trail-running lineup, and in our Brand Guide we cover every shoe in their 2020 Trail lineup to help you figure out how each shoe differs and which might make the most sense for you.

Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes

June 23, 2021November 13, 2020 by David Golay

After 6 months of testing, the Hayes Dominion A4 has become one of our all-time favorite brakes for aggressive trail and DH riding.

5-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (20/21)

November 23, 2020November 10, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

It's once again that time of year where we spend way too much time thinking about ski quivers, so we're kicking off our reviewers' personal quiver selections with the big ones: 5-ski quivers.

David Golay reviews the Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Smith Attack MAG MTB Glasses for Blister

Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Attack MAG MTB Glasses

November 6, 2020 by David Golay

Smith recently updated their highest-end Trail helmet, the Forefront 2, and we've been testing the new version along with their Attack MAG MTB Glasses to see how the two work together and how they compare to the competition.

Blister's guide to taking care of your waterproof, down, and other technical apparel (photo by Taylor Ahearn)

How to Care for Your Waterproof Outerwear & Down Jackets

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by Sam Shaheen

Ok, people, our outwear nerds / gurus want you to start properly taking care of and cleaning your waterproof jackets & pants, down jackets & mid layers, and other technical apparel to keep them performing at their best. So they’ll tell you how, and recommend several products to use.

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