GEAR REVIEW: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody

GEAR REVIEW: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody

Warm at 11,500 in the High Sierra
Warm at 11,500 in the High Sierra

Technical Specs

Lounging at Guitar Lake
Lounging at Guitar Lake

Weight: 13.85oz

Size Tested: XXL

Construction: 850 fil down, Coreloft
synthetic insulation. Airetica nylon.

Store: Arc’Teryx

Mileage before Review: 2000 miles

Longest Test: 2000 miles
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GEAR REVIEW: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket

GEAR REVIEW: Mountain Hardwear Compressor Jacket

Matè on the summit
Matè on the summit

Technical Specs

Decent Wind Protection. Torres Negras, Patagonia
Decent Wind Protection. Torres Negras, Patagonia

Weight: 21.15oz

Size Tested: XXL

Construction: ThemalQ Elite insulation.
20D ripstop nylon

Store: Mountain Hardwear

Mileage before Review: 450+ miles

Longest Test: 300 miles
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GEAR REVIEW: Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 Degree Quilt

GEAR REVIEW: Enlightened Equipment Enigma 20 Degree Quilt

One tester cowboy camps  with his Enigma on the PCT
One tester cowboy camps with his Enigma on the PCT

Technical Specs

Weight: 22.75oz (XL/Xwide)

The foot box
The foot box

Material: 750 fil down (now made w/ 800-900fp),
Phantom 10D nylon.

Store: Enlightened Equipment  ($250)

Mileage before Review: 2,668+ miles

Longest Test: 2,668+ miles on the Pacific Crest Trail

**Cottage Shop Quality***
**Thru-Hike Approved**
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