The Trailhead

MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28

The Trailhead

Every journey has a first step. And some of the greatest, most meaningful journeys begin at trailheads. Welcome to ours! Here you’ll learn about gear, see route and trail intel, and dive into stories, images, and videos from our global community of adventureheads like you. Think of it like "The Third Place"–not home, not work, but your other most important/favorite place. The spot to hang out around like-minded people and have your life decisions and priorities validated. You won't need to justify your latest gear purchase or explain why you're using up all your paid time off hours to this crowd. They get it. Let’s go!

PACKING LIST FOR MULTI-DAY HIKING TRIPS

PACKING LIST FOR MULTI-DAY HIKING TRIPS

You’ve saved up paid time off hours, spending weeknights researching trails and reading every last word on The Trailhead. The time has finally come to get out of Dodge and have the backpacking expe...
It’s the 30th Annual Appalachian Trail Days!

It’s the 30th Annual Appalachian Trail Days!

We’re here in Damascus, Virginia for the 30th Annual Trail Days 2016! Stop by our booth to say hi & enter our raffles. Schedule of Hyperlite Mountain Gear booth events: Thursday-Saturday, 5/12-...

Chris Brinlee’s “Brutal” Adventure on The Sierra High Route

Writer, photographer and adventurer Chris Brinlee recently returned from hiking/climbing the Sierra High Route with Gilberto Gil and Olivia Aguilar. The team used our packs, the Echo II Shelter Sys...

The Real Deal: Your Adventures

We love hearing about your big adventures. Please share your photos and stories with us by emailing info@hyperlitemountaingear.com. Also let us know your favorite piece of Hyperlite Mountain Gear. ...

Black Cuben Fiber: Because Color Weighs Too Much

What do you expect from a company that makes #WhitePacks? In an effort to expand our “color” line, we’ve built the 2400 and 3400 Southwest packs in Black Cuben Fiber. We’re still partial to our #Wh...

How to Choose a Campsite

By Max Neale, a former Review Editor for Outdoor Gear Lab A good campsite can make or break your wilderness experience. When traveling long distances or through remote areas, I break the campsite s...
My parents went ultralight

My parents went ultralight

By Amy Hatch Large external frame backpacks protruded over their heads. Bungee cords lashed to them a frying pan, heavy foam sleeping pads and an extra daypack. A bulky backpacking shower, full boo...