Egg-Sized Mittens, New Insulations, & Solving More Backcountry Problems w/ Raide

About this episode

Raide founder, Kyle Siegel, always has hot takes on backcountry gear, the problems it can create, and interesting ways to go about solving them. And with Raide recently launching their latest line of snowsports apparel and packs, it’s the perfect time to hear all about how and why they made things like the lightest backpanel-access backpack on the market; the warmest-for-weight down jacket; a new take on active insulation; a new way to use merino wool in baselayers; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Register for Blister Summit 2027 BLISTER+ Members: Register for the Summit for $100 Become a BLISTER+ Member Raide’s Slack Community CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Recap of Raide’s Past Year (3:52) New Packs (7:20) New Apparel Overview (17:33) Waterproof Laminates (24:05) Down Insulation (29:06) Active Insulator (45:38) Baselayers (56:06) Beanies & Gloves (1:01:21) Kyle’s Take on the Backcountry Gear Market (1:08:52) CHECK OUT OUR OTHE