Just released, Big Agnes Hyperbead is a new fabric technology that eliminates the need for harmful chemicals but improves waterproofness and sheds weight. Learn more about Hyperbead and the Big Agnes tents are available with it here…

Big Agnes is the latest brand to ditch traditional durable water repellent (DWR) coatings, which contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aka “forever chemicals.” Similar to what we saw from Nemo and its Osmo fabric, the new Big Agnes Hyperbead technology is a proprietary waterproof coating that contains no intentionally added PFAS chemicals, WRs, or C0 finishes, making it more durable and better for the environment.

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As part of Big Agnes’ mission to become 100% PFAS-free across all product categories, Hyperbead doesn’t degrade or wash out over time like traditional DWR coatings. The coating is thinner than standard DWR, resulting in a lighter and stronger product. Big Agnes says Hyperbead is 6% lighter, 50 to 100% stronger, and 25% more waterproof than traditional tent fabrics.

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Big Agnes Hyperbead is available in its spring 2025 product line and will be used in its updated Copper Spur UL and XL lines as well as the Tiger Wall UL, Tiger Wall Platinum, and Fly Creek UL tents. They hope to expand this technology to other product families and categories in the future. Learn more about Hyperbead at BigAgnes.com.

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