Mike St Pierre is the founder and CEO of Hyperlite Mountain Gear. A true adventurer, with countless through hikes and backcountry trails under his belt, it was his frustration with the outdoor industry’s tendency towards overweight and over-designed equipment with low durability that meant he started experimenting with Dyneema over a decade ago. Today, Hyperlite Mountain Gear creates high-performance tents, backpacks and accessories that adhere to his “ultralight philosophy”. On today’s episode, Charlie and Mike talk the ins and outs of what it means to be an explorer, the equipment that they rely on every time they’re on the trail, and why Dyneema® finally meant the end of compromise for Mike St. Pierre. 

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