Since it was first discovered back in the late eighteenth century, titanium has been hailed as a super material—even its name, a riff on the all-powerful Titans of Greek mythology, suggests incredible strength. And the name is apt. Titanium is strong, lightweight, and highly resistant to corrosion. Plus it doesn't leach flavor the way most metals do. For most of its history, pure titanium was exceedingly difficult to produce, but in recent years, the material has become more widespread and accessible. And beloved by ounce counting adventure lovers (i.e. ultralight hikers).
While Snow Peak holds a firm grip on the category in the mainstream sense, a wide range of smaller, specialty brands have emerged in their shadow, making high quality ultralight camping equipment at more accessible prices. SilverAnt is one such manufacturer. The family-owned company with its own factory in China and a leadership team spanning Czech Republic, England, Egypt, Holland, Japan, and Slovenia, offers a unique lineup of titanium outdoor gear built to handle everyday use.
While we've not yet tested the product ourselves, it's catalogue is impressive—as is the fact SilverAnt counts Garage Grown Gear as a stockist.
