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!
Video: How to Set Up a Mid Tent (UltaMid 4 + Insert)
Watch these videos to learn how to set up a mid tent & insert: “UltaMid Setup Demonstration” and “UltaMid Insert Setup.” Step 1a: Stake out the UltaMid with 90 degree angles at all corners. (I....
Motivated By The Unknown: A Chat With Adventurer Mike Curiak
Ambassador Mike Curiak is an avid multi-sport adventurer. He just embarked on a packraft adventure with Roman Dial and Brad Meiklejohn, which you can read about here. “Almost everything cool I did...
Lightweight Backpacking for Teenagers
By Mark Oats As an Outdoor Education teacher at a school in Australia I often get asked by parents as to what is the best pack to buy for their teenage son or daughter. My response is typically exa...
Packrafter Documents Toxic Sludge Released in Animas River
When the Animas River turned neon orange a few days ago, Steve “Doom” Fassbinder was there, camera in hand. When Steve Fassbinder started packrafting a half dozen years ago, he learned the ropes, r...
It’s a Beast: Hyperlite Mountain Gear To Launch Dyneema® Duffel Bag
AUGUST 14 ONLY: DYNEEMA® SERIES ON SALE 15% OFF. As with all things Hyperlite Mountain Gear, the Duffel Bag was born of necessity. “I wanted something to carry my gear around for big trips, trade s...
Pile It On – Packrafting a First Descent in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Text by Roman Dial, Photos by Mike Curiak Midway through a six-mile, ten-hour day, Brad Meiklejohn asked his packrafting partner, Roman Dial, “What are you going to tell people about this route?” “...
Gone Light, Part IV: Bring Your Brain & Other Thru-Hiking Tips
Stripped Down With Guest Blogger Annie MacWilliams. This is the last in Annie’s blog series of thru-hiking tips & tricks for women. Bring Your Brain: Really, most backpacking and thru hiking ge...
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...
Ultralight Backcountry Breakfasts
Two Quick Backcountry Breakfast Recipes By Max Neale Starting the day off right is crucial for extended ultralight backpacking, thru hiking or mountaineering adventures. Waking up, your body is dep...
Gone Light, Part III: Safety, Hygiene & Women Hiking Solo
This is the third of four posts from our Stripped Down series, authored by Guest Blogger & Triple Crowner Annie MacWilliams. When you break it all down, there are some gear swaps you can make ...
Gone Light, Part I: Backpacking & Thru Hiking Pack Fitting Tips for Women
Triple-crowner Annie MacWilliams recommends female thru-hikers find a pack that rests comfortably on the hips, is the correct length on the spine, and has straps that rest comfortably around the ch...
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. ...
