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Biv’s Spring Break Essentials

Feb 14th 2018

Ready, Set, #EmployeesinActionTo everyone will spent their morning begrudgingly uncovering their car from the snow or trekking through the ice and slush, we salute you. We’ve just survived our first BIG winter storm this past weekend in Ann Arbor and as much we love the snow, many of us are already looking forward to the end of the month. Many Bivouac-ers are University of Michigan students and will be practicing the art of escapism during our much-appreciated Spring Break. Our staff is full of … read more
Gear Review: Waterproof Jackets, or, “Keeping you covered in the Mitten”

Gear Review: Waterproof Jackets, or, “Keeping you covered in the Mitten”

Posted by Matt B. on May 21st 2015

The Mountain Hardware Plasmic, Marmot Precip, Arc’teryx Beta AR, Patagonia Torrentshell, The North Face Venture, and the Outdoor Research Foray (left to right)April showers bring May flowers is more than just a fun saying to Michiganders. Whether you are just in the area for a vacation or you’ve been living in the Mitten for your entire life you should know to not leave the house without a light raincoat. It is a staple piece of gear/clothing that weighs next to nothing and packs down smaller th … read more