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!

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...
Peter on the CDT – Grants to Cuba (Segment 6)

Peter on the CDT – Grants to Cuba (Segment 6)

For 2013 Hyperlite Mountain Gear is sponsoring one thru-hiker on each of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Coastal Trail (PCT).  Here’s the sixth update from th...
Peter on the CDT – Pie Town to Grants  (Segment 5)

Peter on the CDT – Pie Town to Grants (Segment 5)

For 2013 Hyperlite Mountain Gear is sponsoring one thru-hiker on each of the AT, CDT and PCT with one of HMG's ultralight, cuben fiber backpacks. Here's the fifth update from the trail by Peter, HM...
Peter on the CDT – Doc Campbells to Pie Town (Segment 4)

Peter on the CDT – Doc Campbells to Pie Town (Segment 4)

For 2013 HMG is sponsoring one thru-hiker on each of the AT and CDT . Here's the fourth update from the trail by Peter, HMG's sponsored CDT hiker. Peter (trail name "CzechXpress") will keep all of ...
Peter on the CDT – Emory Pass to Doc Campbells (Segment 3)

Peter on the CDT – Emory Pass to Doc Campbells (Segment 3)

For 2013 HMG is sponsoring one thru-hiker on each of the AT, CDT and PCT. Here's the third update from the trail by Peter, HMG's sponsored CDT hiker. Peter will keep all of us up do date with perio...
Peter on the CDT – Deming to Emory Pass (Segment 2)

Peter on the CDT – Deming to Emory Pass (Segment 2)

For 2013 Hyperlite Mountain Gear is sponsoring one thru-hiker on each of the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Coastal Trail (PCT).  Here’s the second update from t...

An Intro to Peter – Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s 2013 Sponsored Continental Divide Trail Hiker

Learn more about Peter, HMG's sponsored 2013 CDT hiker! The post An Intro to Peter – Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s 2013 Sponsored Continental Divide Trail Hiker appeared first on Hyperlite Mountain Gea...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador: Hiking the West Coast Trail, Trip Report

Trail report from HMG Ambassador David Ure on his hike of the West Coast Trail looking for rain with his HMG Porter Pack in May 2012. The post Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador: Hiking the West Co...

Katahdin – Northern End of the Appalachian Trail

Another through hike update from our friend “Patches” — End-to-end on the Appalachian Trail (AT) with Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider . . . Well, they say that all good things must come to an end...