GEAR REVIEW: Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy

GEAR REVIEW: Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy

Wrapped up during a very winding night above 9k feet in the San Jacinto Wilderness.
Wrapped up during a very winding night above 9k feet in the San Jacinto Wilderness.

Technical Specs

The Ptarmigan Bivy
The Ptarmigan Bivy (Photo: Titanium Goat)

Weight: 6.4oz – 7.4oz

Size Tested: 76″ chest, 48″ foot,
87″ total length.

Construction: 30d waterproof
nylon (bottom), Impetus 1.1 (Top)

Store: Titanium Goat

Mileage before Review: 702 miles

Longest Test: 702 miles

***Cottage Shop***
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GEAR REVIEW: Montbell Tachyon Anorak

GEAR REVIEW: Montbell Tachyon Anorak

In the High Sierra under the moon
In the High Sierra under the moon

Technical Specs

Montbell Tachyon Anorak (photo from Montbell)
Montbell Tachyon Anorak (photo from Montbell)

Weight: 2.82

Size Tested: XL

Construction: 7-Denier ‘Balistic Airlight’ Nylon
coated in Polkatex DWR

Store: Montbell

Mileage before Review: 2500+ miles

Longest Test: 2155 miles

***Thru Hike Tested***
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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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