Helinox Camp & Swivel Chairs
Helinox’s camping chairs strike an excellent balance of stability, comfort, and packability.
Cy Whitling
2016 Canfield Crampon Mountain Pedals
Canfield’s new Crampon Mountain pedals offer some exciting upgrades over our old favorites, the Crampon Ultimate.
We’re Heading South — What Should We Review?
Next month, we’re heading to the southern hemisphere for our annual review trip, and we want you to help us decide what to bring.
Buero Newen Sunglasses
Buero’s Newen Sunglasses are high-quality shades that also eliminate some of the waste that pollutes our oceans. See how.
Thule Versant 60L Backpack
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.
First Look 2016 Diamondback Release 2
We take a First Look at Diamondback’s new Release 2, and break down the build kit, as well as diving into why it might look a little familiar.
Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack
The new Thule T2 Pro stands as a nice upgrade over the original T2 (now “T2 Classic”). We compare the two, and detail what’s changed and what stays the same.
Dakine Low Rider 5L
The Dakine Low Rider 5L provides some compelling reasons to ditch your traditional hydration pack for a hip belt.
Blister Heads to Whistler
We’re heading north again, this time to Whistler for our annual bike review trip.
Deep Dive: ON3P Kartel 108
See how the ON3P Kartel 108 compares to the K2 Marksman, Line Sir Francis Bacon, ON3P Jeffrey 114, J Skis The Metal, and more...
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Strafe Scout Jacket
Strafe’s new Scout jacket is an impressively light and packable rain shell, perfect for hiking, backpacking, biking, and trail-running.
ACRE Hauser 14L Hydration Pack
The ACRE Hauser 14L hydration pack places a premium on weatherproofing and carrying capacity.
2016 Scott Genius 700 Premium
The Scott Genius 700 Premium makes “normal” trail riding (the kind that the majority of riders actually do) more efficient and fluid.
Five Ten Freerider ELC
We take a look at the Five Ten Freerider ELC, which replaces the Freerider Elements as Five Ten’s foul-weather flat shoe.
Salomon MTN Lab Helmet
For skiers getting into terrain that involves exposed climbing and mountaineering, the Salomon MTN Lab helmet represents a nice solution to the dilemma of comfort vs. protection.
2017-2018 ON3P Kartel 108
ON3P has been killing it in the “all-mountain freestyle” category, and the new Kartel 108 continues that trend.
Peak Design Capture Pro & Shell
The best camera is the one you have with you, and the Capture Pro & Shell from Peak Design make it easier to keep your camera accessible and protected than any other system we’ve used.
Blister Heads Northwest: Mount Olympus, WA
Cy’s driven 32 hours and 1600 miles in the last 5 days, here's why