According to the brand, it’s 25 percent more waterproof, 50-100 percent stronger and six percent lighter than traditional tent fabrics. That means it’s stretch-resistant, boasting “improved ...

The Steamboat Springs backpacking brand announced its new HyperBead fabric this week, which it claims is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof, and 50-100% stronger than traditional ultralight tent fabrics.