Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Ultralight enthusiasts are probably already familiar with this brand. Hyperlite Mountain Gear is an iconic American brand focused exclusively on ultralight yet durable backpacks, tents, waterproof bags, and other accessories. What makes HMG unique is that they primarily use the revolutionary Dyneema® fabric in their products. Their backpacks are some of the most popular on U.S. long-distance trails, such as the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail, which is a serious test of their durability.
The products from Hyperlite Mountain Gear are backed by a philosophy the company calls “essentialism” – the effort to embark on challenging adventures with only what’s truly necessary, useful, and as versatile as possible. This way, you can go even into the most remote and demanding corners of nature, unlike with excessive minimalism.
With ease over the horizon
Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) is a brand whose backpacks you’ll see daily on the longest and toughest trails in the world, and that says a lot. Their legendary backpacks and tents constructed from the hyper-modern material Dyneema Composite Fabric® (DCF) combine properties that, just a few decades ago, were completely incompatible.
DCF is a technical polyethylene fiber laminated between thin layers of polyester, which, while keeping its weight to a minimum, can offer tremendous tensile strength and excellent abrasion resistance. This miraculous material is tricky to produce, and that's why it's pricier than many other technical materials. It's not only incredibly strong but also 100% waterproof. You can confidently take HMG backpacks into some serious bad weather.
Among the popular frameless backpacks among thru-hikers is, for example, the model HMG Junction with a volume of 55 liters. For those who can pack even more compactly for long-distance hikes in dense undergrowth and challenging weather conditions, HMG Southwest with a volume of 40 liters is perfect. The popular series of backpacks HMG Junction, Southwest, Windrider, and NorthRim only differ in the design and material of the external pockets. All backpacks from HMG are made in white and black colors. The material of the black backpacks is slightly more durable but also a few grams heavier.
Recently, HMG came out with a new product called HMG Unbound 40. This really cool 40-liter backpack will impress everyone who can pack light even for the longest trails in the world, like Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, or one of European long-distance trails. It's also available in a version with an internal volume of 55 liters – HMG Unbound 55.
It's the little things that matter
Besides backpacks lighter than a feather, Hyperlite Mountain Gear also specializes in making smaller pieces of gear, such as shoulder pockets for your mobile and other electronics, dry bags made from Dyneema Composite Fabric® and ultralight accessories, organizers and pods, which will help you neatly organize all your gear in your backpack, so you don't have to dig around for ages while unpacking. Outdoor photographers will surely appreciate their lightweight yet durable camera case HMG Camera Pod.
Whatever you choose from HMG, we can guarantee that such lightweight and durable gear would be hard to find anywhere else. But it’s not just about the gear at Hyperlite Mountain Gear. With your first piece of gear from HMG, you become a member of their global community of supporters, with whom they regularly share tips and insights about life on the trail on their pages.
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