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, ...

If you've finally admitted to yourself that you need a new tent for camping this summer but worry about the environmental implications of buying yet more gear, Big Agnes might have a solution for you.

According to Big Agnes, HyperBead is 25 percent more waterproof, 50-100 percent stronger and six percent lighter than traditional tent fabrics. But here’s the real kicker: Big Agnes managed this ...