Learn About Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of durable lightweight and ultralight outdoor gear. The idea for the company began 5 years ago when founder, Mike St. Pierre began experimenting with reducing his gear weight. An outdoor enthusiast, he would escape the city streets of New York and head to the mountains on the weekends. He learned about Cuben Fiber, purchased a small quantity and built a prototype. Thus, Hyperlite Mountain Gear was born.

In late 2011, HMG was thrilled to be selected as one of the winners of a contest sponsored by Google and American Express in support of Small Business Saturday. Watch this YouTube video to see why!

The HMG Team

Hyperlite Mountain Gear is located in a turn-of -the-century textile mill in Biddeford, Maine. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative designs and expert craftsmanship, giving you the highest quality products. We also believe in giving back to the community, and proudly sponsor conservation groups, hiking clubs and other local organizations.

Meet the Team

Mike St. Pierre

founder/president/ceo

Mike has been an outdoorsman from his earliest years and has section hiked the Appalachian, the Adirondack, and the Rocky mountains, the plains of Texas, the slot canyons of Utah, and the deserts of California. Along the way, he commercially fished in Maine, toured as a sound technician with the Eagles, and cooked under Thomas Keller at Per Se in New York City. Mike has consistently strived to increase his efficiency, performance, and enjoyment in the outdoors and believes that there are not so many uncomfortable conditions in nature as there are uncomfortable or inappropriate equipment. Mike went light several years ago and has been designing and making lightweight and ultralight gear ever since.

Dan St. Pierre

production/finance

Dan is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and has over ten years of experience in corporate finance and entrepreneurship.   He loves to travel and has spent the past few winters roaming through India, studying and writing spiritual philosophy.  He has trekked and motorcycled through the Himalayan mountains, swam the holy Ganga, and practices yoga and meditation.  Most importantly during his travels, Dan has met some of the most incredible people from all over the world.