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Field Notes

What is NetPlus®?

The consumer goods industry produces a significant amount of waste, and Big Agnes is committed to reducing our footprint as much as we can. Read to learn more about NetPlus®.

What is PFAs?

With HyperBead™ fabric we are moving away from using PFAS in our gear. Read this blog to learn what PFAS is and why we are moving on without it. 

Why Regen Ocean Robic Nylon?

Big Agnes is thrilled to partner with Hyosung’s Ocean Protection Initiative to produce our Sweetwater UL pack series. Read the full article here.

Salt Lake City Warehouse Sale

Mark Your Calendars! Save up to 80% on samples, returns, and overstock gear at the Big Agnes Warehouse Sale! Read below for more details. 

Backcountry Cooking 101: Pizzas

Looking for backpacking meal ideas? Look no further than our backcountry pizzas! Full step-by-step instructions below!

Adventures in Kyrgyzstan: Saving the Snow Leopard

About a year ago I decided to move from California to Kyrgyzstan. I moved there in my thirst to learn and to explore wild places. Read the full blog below! 

Meet our 2025 Bob Swanson Memorial Grant Winners

Learn more about our 2025 Bob Swanson Memorial Grant Winners and their upcoming adventure into the Boundary Waters. 

How to Pack for a Winter Hut Trip

Backcountry huts can take many miles to get to – and you’re the one carrying all your goods in! Packing effectively, warmly, and safely is important. Read the full article below. 

Redefining Ultralight with Revolutionary HyperBead™ Fabric

Official Press Release for the launch of our revolutionary HyperBead™ fabric technology. Read the full article here. 

How the University of Vermont Nordic Club Uses Big Agnes Apparel

When on the racecourse or when practicing, the UVM Nordic Skiing Club needed warm, dependable team outerwear. That’s where Big Agnes came in.

Introducing Our 2025 PCT Thru Hiker: Alyssa Munson

Read more to learn about Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hiker, Alyssa Munson.

Introducing Our 2025 CDT Thru Hiker: Alan Littlehales

Read more to learn about Continental Divide Trail Thru Hiker, Alan Littlehales. 

Introducing Our 2025 AT Thru Hiker: Cam Bourne

Read more to learn about Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker, Cam Bourne. 

HyperBead™ Technology: What Is It?

This year we are thrilled to release our new HyperBead™ fabric. HyperBead™ will be featured in most of our UL lines of tents. Read the full blog to learn more about our more waterproof, lighter, and dimensionally stable fabric new to 2025. 

The Living Monsters of Dinétah

If you have ever passed through Dinétah you will have seen geographical features that have an Indigenous story attached to them. Dinétah is 27,000 square miles and our genesis is dispersed everywhere. Read the full article below.

Solo Hiking the Colorado Trail

From rain-soaked nights to lifelong friendships, the Colorado trail taught resilience and the joy of connection. Read the full blog for tips, trail insights, and stories to inspire your own solo journey from BA Employee, Amanda.