Big Agnes HyperBead Tent Series
Sep 10, 2026
HyperBead™ is a proprietary waterproof coating currently being applied to a handful of our Ultralight tent fabrics. Its highly specialised chemistry and application process makes it the most technically advanced and effective water proofing treatment we’ve ever utilised. Starting in our Spring 2025 product line, you can look forward to seeing HyperBead™ in our updated&n
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Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Tent Tent Review - ''If you are looking for a highly portable lightweight shelter using the latest technical fabrics this certainly ticks lots of boxes.''
Posted by Lois Fife on Apr 23, 2026
The stars aligned when the new Big Agnes single hoop hybrid tent arrived just in time for a planned trip to hike the GR131 and GR132 on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Not only is the tent extremely light at less than 800g (excluding pegs/bag) but the hybrid set up with lots of mesh and vents would be perfect for the warm nights under clear skies. VST stands for Velocity (V) = Distance (S) / Tim
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