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GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear BLISTER reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 15 HR AGO

    Best Skis of the Century from Each Brand, Part 2

    In Part 2 of our series on the Best Skis of the Century, Luke Koppa and Sascha Anastas join Jonathan Ellsworth to dive into the best skis from 23 more brands, and we also discuss some of the best and most notable women-specific skis of the past 25 years. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read Now BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ Members Non-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026 Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (2:37) Sascha on Women’s Skis from Part 1 (3:58) SCOTT (16:38) Armada (18:23) 4FRNT (24:40) Zag (28:12) Moment (29:49) Liberty (33:26) Prior (37:30) DPS (38:54) Icelantic (45:33) Black Crows (47:58) Faction (49:25) Wagner (51:46) Majesty (55:31) ON3P (56:37) Folsom (1:04:38) RMU (1:07:14) Shaggy’s (1:09:00) Meier (1:10:15) Whitedot (1:11:18) J Skis (1:12:20) Parlor (1:15:17) Coalition Snow (1:16:13) Renoun (1:18:39) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m

  2. 10 OCT

    Best Skis of the Century from Each Brand, Part 1

    Today, we are kicking off a new series, where we will debate and try to identify the best skis of the 21st Century from over 30 ski brands. So over the next couple of weeks, you’re going to be hearing our choices, but we are also going to be sending out a survey to our BLISTER+ members, Digital Access Pass members, and a number of pro athletes and product designers around the ski industry. Then, in a few weeks, we’ll discuss how our selections match up with all of your answers. And finally, for the grand finale of this series, we’re going to offer our choices for the Very Best Skis of the Century — can we whittle things down to a top 10? A top 3? To a single ski? We’re going to find out, and it’s certainly going to be fun trying. Today, Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, and our great friend, Rob Dickinson, get the conversation going. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read Now BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ Members Non-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026 Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (2:44) Rossignol (7:58) Åsnes (17:33) Volkl (20:47) Kastle (30:22) Fischer (33:30) Stochli (39:53) Elan (43:02) Head (46:51) Blizzard (53:46) Atomic (59:59) Nordica (1:05:38) K2 (1:10:45) Dynastar (1:17:01) Salomon (1:20:16) Line (1:23:55) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m

  3. 3 OCT

    Stinius & Hoji on Developing the New 4FRNT Sinister

    Today we’re talking with Hoji and Stinius Skjøtskift about the creation of Stinius’ new pro model, the 4FRNT Sinister. There are lots of great stories in this one, plus you’ll find out why a number of us at BLISTER are extremely intrigued by this ski. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read Now BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ Members Non-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026 Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (1:03) When Stinius ‘Crashed’ the Blister Summit (3:13) When Did Stinius & Hoji First Meet? (7:23) Hoji on Stinius’ Skiing Style (11:40) Skiing the 1st Prototype at Sentry Lodge (13:36) Stinius Describes the Sinister (17:32) Mount Point (21:01) The Testing & Prototyping Process (30:20) Skiing in Chile, Going Skiing in Austria (43:53) Future Film Releases (46:34) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  4. 26 SEPT

    Our 25/26 Winter Buyer's Guide: Trends, Controversies, & Luke's Least Favorite Thing In It

    Luke Koppa and Jonathan Ellsworth talk about our big new book, the Blister 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide, including the big takeaways, trends, and controversies. (Plus, stick around to hear Luke’s insane bear story at the end.) Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Our Digital Buyer’s Guide: Read Now BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ Members Non-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026 Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Luke’s Facial Hair Situation (5:17) How to Get the Guide (10:19) How Our Guide Works (14:07) Trends for 25/26: Boots (22:43) Trends for 25/26: Skis (22:43) Trend / Not a Trend: Weight (37:20) Luke's Least Favorite Thing (42:36) Apparel, Goggles, & Helmets (44:55) Biggest Controversy (50:09) More on our ‘Best Of’ (58:08) Luke’s Insane Bear Story (1:10:00) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  5. 19 SEPT

    The Company that Created an Industry: Alpacka Raft

    We see new brands pop up all the time, but what happens when your idea is so novel that it essentially births an entire sport and industry? That was the case when Thor Tingey and his mom, Sheri, started Alpacka Raft. So today, Thor and Luke Koppa discuss the unique challenges and advantages this scenario presented; how and why Thor and Sheri were able to craft these ultralight rafts themselves; the ways in which the packrafting industry has evolved and grown over the years; Alpacka’s manufacturing operation in the United States and how that’s changed with the recent shakeups to worldwide trade; and a whole lot more. This is an origin story unlike most in the outdoor gear world, and Thor does a great job telling it. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Alpacka Raft TOPICS & TIMES: Thor’s Unique Upbringing (3:33) When & Why Did Packrafts First Come About? (6:02) Making a Better Packraft (13:39) From Homemade to Commercial Products (17:34) Who Are Pack Rafts For? (21:20) Whitewater Demand & Evolution (33:39) Notable Advancements Over the Years (35:43) Making Gear for a New Sport: Pros & Cons (37:08) Alpacka’s U.S. Manufacturing Today (41:03) Predictions: Future of Packrafting (54:36) Info for Packraft-Curious People (57:03) Evolution of Packrafting Gear vs. Mtn Biking, Skiing, & Surfing (58:22) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  6. 6 SEPT

    Blister Summit Reveal, Winter Buyer’s Guide Update, & a Challenge to Outdoor Brands

    Today we’re spilling the beans on the new dates - and new location — of Blister Summit 2026. Then we give a quick update on our Winter Buyer’s Guide Update, and wrap up with an important challenge to all outdoor brands. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Register: Blister Summit 2026 Discounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ Members BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Summit 2026 Announcement (2:59) Winter Buyer’s Guide Update (5:47) Challenge to the Outdoor Industry (6:47) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  7. 18 AUG

    Spark R&D + ATK Bindings: a New Collab Sparked at the Blister Summit

    Today’s episode contains a number of “firsts”; like the fact that we are going to be talking about a product launch that we didn’t know was happening until we sat down to record this conversation, and that’s just the beginning. So tune in to hear about a new collab between the splitboard binding company, Spark R&D, and ATK bindings. Or tune in to hear Jonathan caught completely off guard multiple times. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide TOPICS & TIMES: A New Collab: Spark R&D + ATK Tech Toes (3:35) Significance of the Blister Summit (5:54) Mysterious Photos & JE's Avalanche Hazard (14:41) Innovations in Tech Toe Bindings for Hardbooting (18:45) Hard Boot vs Soft Boot Debate (22:55) Collaboration with ATK: A New Era for Spark R&D (27:05) Challenges in the Design & Manufacturing Process (29:08) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  8. 9 AUG

    Reviewer Reports: Luke & Jonathan on Summer Gear + Red Bull Rampage vs. Hardline

    Luke and Jonathan discuss some of our favorite gear we’ve been using this summer, and I make the argument for the single greatest piece of summer gear — so let us know if you agree. But we begin by discussing our Weekly Blister Survey question, and bottom line: we think half of you might be crazy?? Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on GEAR:30. Or if you’d like to nominate yourself for a ‘Gear Therapy’ episode, let us know that, too! You can email us at info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways Order Our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide Blister Guide to Buying a Mtn Bike TOPICS & TIMES: Rampage vs Hardline (2:56) Psycho Rocks (10:44) Summer Gear We’ve Been Testing (11:52) The #1 Piece of Summer Gear? (15:03) La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike (21:54) Flylow Trailworks Jacket (27:23) Can Watches Help You Catch Fish? (31:24) Our Winter Buyers Guide (33:52) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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GEAR:30 is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the details of the most interesting and innovative outdoor gear. You'll hear BLISTER reviewers discuss the gear they're testing, as well as product designers, professional athletes, and some of the gear-obsessed folks from our recommended shops weigh in on gear trends and the equipment they’ve been most impressed with. If you love outdoor gear, you're going to love this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    BLISTER
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 BLISTER
  • Show Website
    GEAR:30

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