It could be a real game-changer for the brand, especially if it can be made breathable. If Big Agnes can utilize HyperBead fabric in ultralight, incredibly durable, and entirely waterproof jackets ...

Ultralight outdoor gear just got a radical upgrade, thanks to the Colorado-based outdoor equipment specialist Big Agnes. HyperBead fabric is a revolutionary material that promises greater strength ...

He recently flew the fourth ultralight, which he designed and built himself. For a taste of what’s going on here, the wings have aluminum tube spars and are made of hot-wire-cut styrofoam sections.

If Big Agnes can utilize HyperBead fabric in ultralight, incredibly durable, and entirely waterproof jackets without forever chemicals, it might mark a sea change across the entire outdoor industry.