Redefining Ultralight with Revolutionary HyperBead™ Fabric

Redefining Ultralight with Revolutionary HyperBead™ Fabric

Innovative Ultralight Tent Fabric Delivers Superior Waterproofing and Sustainability Without Harmful Chemicals 

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – We're excited to announce our next evolution in sustainable ultralight equipment with the launch of our revolutionary HyperBead™ fabric technology. Embodying the brand's commitment to performance, sustainability and adventurer-first design, HyperBead™ represents the next step in outdoor gear innovation, elevating some of the brand’s most popular tents. Redefining Ultralight: Lighter, Stronger and Built for Every Adventure. Since its conception, Big Agnes has been obsessed with a simple mission: design equipment that makes outdoor adventures more comfortable, accessible and sustainable. The introduction of HyperBead™ fabric continues this legacy of innovation, changing how campers think about comfort, performance and weight. The technology addresses core challenges faced by outdoor enthusiasts while setting a new standard for tent fabric innovation.


Breakthrough Performance Highlights:

• 25% More Waterproof: Exceeding traditional ultralight fabric performance without 
relying on harmful chemicals – offering permanent water repellency that doesn't 
degrade over time
• 6% Lighter: Reducing weight with enhanced durability, so adventurers can focus on 
their journey, not their load
• Environmentally Conscious: No intentionally added PFAS. No DWR or WR treatment

"We've spent two years sweating over every ounce and every detail of this process and 
technology," said Michael Thompson, director of design and development at Big Agnes. "HyperBead is a complete reimagining of ultralight gear – a technology that performs better, weighs less and is easier on the environment. This fabric is the culmination of that vision.”

HyperBead Debuts Across Flagship Tent Lines:


Big Agnes is thrilled to introduce its HyperBead fabric technology across some of its most highly acclaimed tent lines: 

Commitment to Continuous Innovation

This launch underscores Big Agnes' ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of outdoor equipment design and innovation. By prioritizing performance, weight reduction and environmental responsibility, the brand continues to empower adventurers to explore further, lighter and more sustainably.

About Big Agnes: Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes®, Inc. is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and was founded there in 2001. The company produces award-winning sleeping bags, pads, tents, packs, insulated apparel, camp furniture and backpacks. For more information, visit www.bigagnes.com or call 1-877-554-8975