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GEAR:30

by BLISTER

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  • Buyer’s Guide Updates + Reviewer Reports w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth

    September 11, 2026 · 29 min

    Luke and Jonathan give some updates about our Winter Buyer’s Guide, then share some thoughts on ski boots, hiking boots, and other types of footwear. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories…

  • The Rise & Fall & Return of G3

    September 4, 2026 · 53 min

    G3 — aka, ‘Genuine Guide Gear’ — everyone who ventures into the backcountry knows them, but you’ve probably wondered what happened to them? Today, you'll get the full story — with all of its twists and turns — from the new head of G3…

  • Scott Gaffney on the Most Mind-Blowing Skiers & Sessions He’s Filmed

    August 29, 2026 · 13 min

    Scott Gaffney is one of the most accomplished ski-movie directors of all-time, and in this highlight from The Blister Vault, we’re sharing this clip where Jonathan Ellsworth got Scott to (try to) narrow down the most mind-blowing sessions…

  • Upgrade Culture; Minimalist vs Maximalist Shoe Design; & Other Topics

    August 28, 2026 · 34 min

    After the book, ‘Born to Run’ came out, minimalist, low-profile shoes were all the rage. But now, maximalism is the big trend. So who’s right and who’s wrong? Blister’s running editor, Gordon Gianniny, talks with Jonathan about the various…

  • The Current State of GPS Sports Watches: COROS

    August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    GPS sports watches are impressive little devices that are able to track and measure more and more things each year. But how do these devices actually work? How accurate are they? And what are the important differences among all the…

  • Reviewer Reports: The Health & Fitness Gear We're Using — or Avoiding

    August 14, 2026 · 50 min

    Nutrition apps? Body Composition Scales? Sleep Trackers? The category of home health & fitness tech is exploding, and Kristin Sinnott & Jonathan Ellsworth talk about the gear they've been using — or are currently avoiding — and why.  Note…

  • The Process of Having a Custom Ski Made for You

    August 7, 2026 · 55 min

    What’s the process like for having a custom ski built for you? What do you need to know? How much do you need to know about ski design? And are you someone who should consider it? Today, we’re going to help you figure out all of these…

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About the show

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.