COL MOUNTAIN TECH BIVOUAC 1.5 TENT/BIVY FIRST IMPRESSIONS

The Col Mountain Tech BIVOUAC 1.5 is a unique design of a hybrid between a bivy and a tent. The tent is coupled with the Mountain Stick. The Mountain Stick is a multi-functioning piece of gear that allows you to use it as a trekking pole, tripod, and tent poles. The tent is a luxurious 1.5 man tent that only utilizes one mountain stick for set up. The tent has many unique features that minimizes condensation and allows for maximum airflow, which is rare for bivy setups.
The Bivouac is a low profile tent that gives you an advantage during inclement weather. You can open it for a breeze or close it up depending on your needs. The vestibule at the front is accessible from the inside and outside of the tent. This makes gear storage and accessibility very convenient. The vestibule has two bungees that allow for a curtain effect, increasing ventilation with the pull of a cord from inside or outside. The tent comes in either Shale Grey or Olive Green.
The Bivouac weights approximately 2 lbs. and has a 15 D nylon silicone impregnated 4500 mm waterproof rating. #colmountaintech #tent #gearreview #gearreviews #backpacking #backpackinggear #ultralightbackpacking #ultralight
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[@nauticalknotcraft]

I like how they incorporated the tent poles/walking stick/tripod/etc. Cool design. Now the road test. Thanks.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Yeah, that is why I like this one. It is very innovative in the design. Very practical. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Interesting design! I love when companies think outside the box and come up with great ideas! Thanks for showing Crow✌

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate it. Yeah, I thought the same thing. 🙏

[@ashersaxton5943]

I absolutely love my mountain stick, and I really want to get the matching tent to go with it. I can’t wait to see your many adventures and a long term review!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate you watching it. It is an amazing design. I love the mountain stick. It is such a unique product. ✌️

[@ValkyrieHikes]

Very interesting! Love how the poles can be used multiple ways. Gotta love multipurpose gear.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I agree. Yeah, amazing design. Very cool tent. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@perry9492]

I am a bit worried about waterproofness if it is just a water repellant coating. In the old days the rain fly and floor were uranthane coated so water could not get in. The silicone spray coated ones would leak when it really started raining.

[@kmichaelp4508]

Yeah I’m not a fan of nylon as a tent fabric. I’m not quite sure why the choice over silpoly.

[@TheWalkingKev]

That looks really cool, some different features shows that a lot of thought has gone into the design.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I think so as well ✌️

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

That tent has a lot of amazing features! I love the space the tent provides one person, the side entry door and the access to the vestibule are definitely pros for me. However, the amount of tent stakes and the lack of head space are the draw backs for me. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts after testing it out. Happy Hiking

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I saw the same thing. Lots of stakes. Yeah, it is a cool design. We will see how it holds up. ✌️

[@GratefulTrekker]

Very interesting design for a bivy hybrid

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Yeah, I thought it was really cool how they integrated the pole. ✌️

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Interesting... pretty cool and well thought out design. Now i am ready to see the long term review,

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks Brad. 🙏

[@sharonbarrett4895]

Thanks, Crow! I love tents, too, but I tire of crawling around to get in and out. This is a very nice bivey! Like a dang hotel inside 😂Im currently in the market for a lightweight teepee, but have yet to find one. Not even sure there IS one. Might have to make my own! As always, great review and I sure do appreciate these!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate it! This was fun to do. Good luck with the Teepee. Have you looked at Aluxe tents? I think they have teepee tents

[@sharonbarrett4895]

I haven't. I'll look em up today! Thanks man! ✌

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

That’s a really well thought out design. 🦑

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks for watching it Squid ✌️

[@mariojsworld]

Nicely reviewed.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

🙏

[@LousyFIBs]

Nice tent! there was a close-up of the stakes in the ground. Is there a reason you needed to put 2 stakes in the same place as opposed to maybe using one stake for both tie-outs?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

You really don’t. I just did it so I could mess with it during the review. But, yeah, you really only have to have one stake there. Good catch. ✌️

[@jakeva9802]

Interesting. I can see other uses for those trekking poles.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Yeah, on the website, you can use them for hunting and tripod for camera and binoculars. Really unique design

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Nice review, Crow.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks! 🙏

[@jonsanford2515]

That is an interesting design. The one issue I can foresee is the door opening extends pretty far into the footprint. In the rain, your sleeping bag won’t have a roof over the right shoulder when you get in or out. And if the tent is wet when you open the door, water can drip into the tent.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Excellent point. Yeah, I love the pole design on it. Crow✌️

[@deputyowl]

I have to say that the tent 1.5 with all the features would be perfect since I haven't seen one like it. Will be looking for the test results from wet and dry excursions. It doesn't seem to be too heavy. Take care As the Crow Flies, be careful out there. The Sloth 🦥

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Appreciate ya! Crow✌️

[@Oldsparkey]

I'm curious to see what if any , condensation problems or amount is after a normal night of camping.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

There has been a little, but, no more than I am used to with a bivy. Crow✌️

[@loggrad9842]

Is there a way to take a camper backpacking? Aren't we all ground dwellers when backpacking? Do some people climb trees?

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I’m talking about the difference between tents and hammocks. Backpackers who hammock call people who use tents “ground dwellers” I should have defined that for those who aren’t familiar with it. Thanks for watching ✌️

[@SeniorHiker77]

👌

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

🙏

[@johncramer9564]

It's similar to the Big Agnes Scout 2 Platinum, except it's about a pound heavier (2.1 pounds for the Col Mountain vs 1.1 pounds for the Big Agnes) but for those who don't mind carrying extra weight this might be an option.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

That is a good comparison. Thanks for watching it. Crow✌️

[@vs123]

Very camping

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

🙏

[@Cadelanta]

Nicely done………as I would say muself

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Thanks my friend. 🙏