GEAR:30

GEAR:30 comes from BLISTER, the outdoor gear review site that's built a reputation for being absurdly thorough with their equipment testing. The podcast extends that same energy into audio form, hosted by Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, and Dylan Wood — all of whom spend a frankly impressive amount of time on snow, trails, and rock. Episodes typically run 50 minutes to over an hour and a half, dropping weekly. The show's bread and butter is ski and snowboard gear — they'll spend an entire episode breaking down why a particular ski width matters for certain conditions, or debating whether this year's boot lineup actually improved over last season. But it goes well beyond winter sports. You'll hear deep conversations about technical apparel, insulation technology, and the engineering decisions that make one rain shell outperform another. They also bring in product designers and professional athletes who can speak to how gear performs under real pressure, not just in a showroom. With 383 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from nearly 800 reviews, GEAR:30 has clearly found its people. The audience is the kind that cares about the difference between a 96mm and 100mm waist width, and the hosts respect that by never dumbing things down. Their "Best Skis of the Century" series and gear gossip episodes have become particularly popular. If you're serious about outdoor equipment and want analysis that goes beyond surface-level marketing claims, BLISTER's podcast delivers the same rigor their written reviews are known for.