Dyneema

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has introduced one of its most impressive packable shelters ever. The Hyperlite Mid 1 relies on Dyneema wunder-fabric to skin the fat while offering full weather protection. It weighs just over a pound, and pitches in minutes.

Norda's new 001 G+ Spike trail running shoe keeps feet dry and warm through snow, slush and icy puddles with a graphene membrane. Combine that with Dyneema up top and spikes down low, and you have a high-tech running shoe that thrives in winter.

Samaya defines an assault tent as a "tent intended for bivouacs in extreme environments." It pulled out all the stops to make its new Assaut 2 Ultra that very tent, an extreme-conditions freestanding Dyneema tent that leaves behind every extra gram.

Made from ballistic materials, the Bodyguard Blanket from Oklahoma-based ProTecht is intended to provide protection from bullets in the event of a school shooting, or from falling or flying debris in the event of a tornado.

North Sails have woven an interesting array of tricks into their unique new 3Di line of "canvas" - laminated, heat-molded sails that hold their shape so well, they come close to performing like rigid airfoils.