Outdoors

This Is The Magic Material That Changed Hiking

We spoke with experts to find out more.

November 18, 2024
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Dyneema, dubbed "the strongest fiber in the world", completely revolutionized lightweight backpacking gear. The futuristic material has helped shave ounces, if not whole pounds, off of popular tents and backpacks.


Where did it come from though? How exactly has it impacted ultralight backpacking? And what is the future of backpacking materials?

We interviewed Dyneema, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Zpacks, and Ripstop By the Roll to find out more.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 INTRO
  • 00:41 GREENBELLY
  • 01:02 WHAT IS DYNEEMA
  • 02:33 HISTORY OF DYNEEMA
  • 03:54 CURRENT GEAR LANDSCAPE AND USERS
  • 06:10 MATERIAL COMPARISON
  • 08:35 CONCLUSION
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