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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Just Re-Released Its Ultralight Shell Jacket

Only 200 units are being released, though, so you’d better act fast if you want to snag one.

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By Hayley Helms

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If you’re an ounce-counting backpacker, hiker or ultralight camper and you’re looking for a new, upgraded shell for your year-round adventures — well, we have good news for you in that case There’s a new jacket on the block that seeks to make bulky outerwear a thing of the past.

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear, maker of lightweight and nearly indestructible backpacking and camping gear, is re-releasing the HMG Shell Jacket. Initially released almost half a decade ago, Hyperlite’s re-launch is a limited run of 200 units, so if you’re interested… you’d better act fast.

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The details on the HMG Shell

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shell is built with the same commitment to lightness and durability that the rest of the brand’s offerings subscribe to: weighing in at just 5.2 ounces, it’s made with DCF-WPB — a form of Dyneema Composite Fabrics, which are high-performance, non-woven, rip-stop, composite laminates.

DCF-WPB maintains the same waterproofness as DCF, but with an integrated breathable membrane. To complement the ruggedness of the face fabric, Hyperlite added #5 YKK Vislon Aquaguard zipper and a Polartec fleece zipper guard, maximizing the utility of YKK while also added some softer touchpoints.

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The newly updated Shell Jacket also features a two-way adjustable, helmet-compatible hood, an adjustable waist and Velcro cuffs; each of the adjustment points on the jacket guard against heat loss and help maintain a semi-custom fit on the trail.

The Shell Jacket’s sizing is unisex — guys should stick to their normal size, while women should consider sizing down a full size or two, depending on fit preference.

Hyperlite’s The Shell is available in very limited quantities, so whether you’re a fan of the brand or looking for one of the lightest shells around to elevate your ultralight kit, act fast. We have a feeling these won’t be around long.

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