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    "title": "Big Agnes Unveils Next Generation of Ultralight at European Outdoor Week",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-15 08:00:03",
    "published_at": "2026-05-15 08:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.138alternatives.com/big-agnes-unveils-next-generation-of-ultralight-at-european-outdoor-week",
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    "body": "<p><strong>Steamboat Springs, Colorado</strong>. (May 15th, 2026) &mdash; Big Agnes, the &quot;Mother of Comfort&quot; and leader in ultralight backcountry gear, arrives at European Outdoor Week (May 16&ndash;19) with a robust slate of innovations designed to redefine the boundaries of weight and performance.</p><p>From a sneak peek into the MY27 Seven Lakes tent collection and the high-performance <a href=\"https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/vst-tents\"><u>VST series</u></a>, to a significant thermal upgrade for the Zoom UL pad, Big Agnes is showcasing how its proprietary HyperBead&trade; fabric technology creates a superior experience for thru-hikers and alpinists.</p><h3 id=\"the-big-agnes-riva-line-up-at-a-glance\" ><strong>The Big Agnes Riva line up: At a Glance</strong></h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>1. The Future of Shelter: The Seven Lakes Tent (MY27)</strong> A first look at the 2027 flagship series. The Seven Lakes combines a reimagined architectural pole set with ultralight materials to offer maximum livability for multi-day expeditions without added weight.</p><a href=\"https://news.138alternatives.com/big-agnes-unveils-the-seven-lakes\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Link to Press Release</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>2. Engineered for the Long Haul:</strong> The<strong> VST Tent Series</strong> Designed specifically for the demands of high-mileage thru-hikers, the lightweight VST series focuses on high-tenacity performance and rapid-pitch setups, ensuring elite durability in a sub-kilogram package.</p><a href=\"https://news.138alternatives.com/big-agnes-introduces-all-new-innovative-ultralight-tents-the-vst-series\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Link to Press Release</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>3. Redefining the Sleep System: Zoom UL Pad Update</strong> The gold standard of ultralight sleeping pads gets a massive thermal boost. Now featuring a significantly higher R-value for four-season versatility, the Zoom UL remains the lightest insulated pad in its class.</p><a href=\"https://news.138alternatives.com/zoom-ul-insulated-the-next-generation-of-comfort\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Link to Press Release</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>4. Material Science: HyperBead&trade; </strong>Fabric Technology Big Agnes introduces HyperBead&trade;, a proprietary fabric innovation that optimizes tear strength and water shedding while reducing carbon footprint in the manufacturing process.</p><a href=\"https://news.138alternatives.com/big-agnes-presents-the-new-ultralight-hyperbead-fabric\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Link to Press Release</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>5. 25th Anniversary:</strong> Big Agnes celebrates 25 years of innovation with a limited-edition anniversary capsule featuring iconic gear in exclusive new colorways.</p><a href=\"https://news.138alternatives.com/big-agnes-celebrates-25-years-of-comfort-innovation-and-sustainability\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Link to Press Release</a>\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Media contact:</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-88e44248-66a8-4289-8bab-cd3cfba25f04\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Philipp Reiff</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">General Manager, 138 Alternatives</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:philipp@138alternatives.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"philipp@138alternatives.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>philipp@138alternatives.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+49 176 25808034\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+49 176 25808034\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>+49 176 25808034</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p><strong>About Big Agnes: </strong>Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes&reg;, Inc. is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and was founded there in 2001. The company produces award-winning sleeping bags, pads, tents, packs, insulated apparel, camp furniture and backpacks. For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.bigagnes.com/\"><u>www.bigagnes.com</u></a>.<br>\u200b</p>",
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