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Blister 2024 midlayer and insulation roundup

Midlayer & Insulation Roundup – 2024

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Luke Koppa

As the temperatures continue to drop in the northern hemisphere, many of us are thinking about and adapting our layering setups. Midlayers and insulators are a vital part of this, especially when it comes to balancing cold temperatures with high-output activities. In our new Midlayer & Insulation Roundup, several of our reviewers discuss some of their recent favorites.

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Men’s (2023-2024)

January 5, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Over the past couple of seasons, we have been testing *a lot* of ski / snowboard outerwear. So in this huge, “mega roundup,” we’re comparing all of these pieces head-to-head to help you figure out which ones might be worth considering. In Part One, we cover 20 different jackets & pants.

Win Outerwear from Flylow

November 3, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get a bib + jacket outerwear kit from Flylow!

Dylan Wood reviews the Astral Green Jacket LE for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: September 2023

September 28, 2023 by Kara Williard

For September’s edition of Stuff We Like, our reviewers have submitted everything from denim overalls and a wide assortment of clothing to fishing waders, glasses, hip packs, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.

Kara Williard reviews the Endura Women’s SingleTrack Tank Top for BLISTER.

Women’s MTB Jersey Roundup – 2023

September 6, 2023 by Kara Williard

Lots of miles on the bike this summer has meant plenty of time for testing a bunch of women-specific jerseys, and for this year’s women’s MTB Jersey Roundup, we have nine options that span everything from tank tops to long-sleeve downhill jerseys.

Kara Williard reviews the Wild Rye Baddie Bib for BLISTER.

Women’s Bike Bib & Chamois Roundup

July 4, 2023June 30, 2023 by Kara Williard

If you spend any time in the saddle you’ll know that a proper chamois, butt, and saddle interface is essential for sustained comfort during rides. In this roundup, we discuss a variety of bib and chamois options that one of our female reviewers has been logging a lot of saddle time in recently.

Win MTB Apparel from Flylow

May 26, 2023 by Dylan Wood

The two winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will get Flylow’s new Trailworks Jacket plus any Flylow MTB shorts and a Flylow jersey!

Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s

August 14, 2023April 3, 2023 by Kara Williard

In this updated mega roundup, we discuss over 30 different pieces of ski / snowboard outerwear that we've been testing over multiple seasons, from lightweight touring shells to insulated jackets and pants for cold resort days, including several new pieces for the upcoming 23/24 season.

David Golay reviews the Rocky Mounts GuideRail Bike Rack for BLISTER

Stuff We Like: July 2022

August 17, 2022July 27, 2022 by Kara Williard

In the July edition of our "Stuff We Like" series, we've got everything from tents to bike racks, backpacks to sandals, and several summer accessories. Check it out to see the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.

Gear Talk, Mic Drops, & Zen Koans with Flylow’s Dan Abrams (Ep.162)

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Flylow founder (and certified gear nerd) Dan Abrams is back to talk about the skis and ski boots he’s interested in for the coming season; Flylow’s mountain bike apparel; and what’s new in the Flylow lineup for Winter 21/22.

Blister Outdoor Gear review Crested Butte

Blister Summit Panel: Next Generation Materials

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with the founders of MountainFlow Eco-Wax (Peter Arlein); Checkerspot (Charlie Dimmler); and Flylow (Dan Abrams) about the challenges and opportunities of working with new materials; performance vs. sustainability; greenwashing; "Flylower"; the most promising new materials; & more.

Win a Men’s or Women’s Flylow Outerwear Kit

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 by Luke Koppa

The winner this week will get both a jacket & shell from Flylow's 20/21 collection!

Jonathan Ellsworth interviews Flylow President & Co-Founder, Dan Abrams, during the Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University

Blister Speaker Series 1.3: Dan Abrams, Flylow (Ep.84)

April 1, 2019 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our 3rd Blister Speaker Series at Western Colorado University was with Dan Abrams, president and co-founder of Flylow. Dan gets into the details of running an outerwear company, and in doing so, offers insight into maintaining perspective while under pressure, how he approaches risky decisions, making the most of bad situations, and more.