The Project

To develop the next generation of alpine gear, Ueli Steck teamed up with Mountain Hardwear designers to create the ultimate speed-mountaineering kit: a system of apparel and equipment that’s not just lighter than anything available today, but designed with a simplicity and efficiency of function tailored to Steck’s style.

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The Outerwear

Nilas™ Jacket™ - 1 lb 6 oz

The Nilas Jacket’s windproof, water-resistant and air-permeable AirShield™ Elite shell fabric keeps its 850-fill down dry and warm, even after days on the mountain.

• Baffle construction for maximum loft and warmth
• One-handed hood and hem drawcords for quick
  adjustments
• Low profile, insulated hood

The Sleeping Bag

Mtn Speed™ 32
Sleeping Bag - 15.7 oz

Our lightest weight bag, built with 850-fill goose down and a shell fabric so light, there's only one mill in the world capable of weaving it.

• Single-handed drawcords simplify adjustments
• Insulated draft tube with anti-snag panel prevents
  cold spots along the zipper
• Down-filled face gasket comfortably blocks drafts at
  the hood opening

The Tent

Direkt™ 2 Tent - 2 lb 8 oz

Deceptively simple and surprisingly strong, the award-winning Direkt 2 is a two-person alpine shelter at 2 lbs 8 oz.

• Internal pole system
• Proprietary Evolution Tension Arch™ stabilizes the
  tent using fewer poles
• Welded zipper flap construction is lighter and drier
  than a sewn flap

The Pack

SummitRocket™ 40
Pack - 2 lb 8 oz

The only pack light enough for Ueli Steck, the award-winning SummitRocket 40 is adaptable, comfortable and made to move as fast as Ueli does.

• Roll-Top design for easier access, while minimizing
  weight and clutter
• Dual density, low profile shoulder straps for a much
  more comfortable carry
• Dual daisies and ice axe cradles create versatile tool
  lashing opportunities

At 12.5 lbs the Ueli Steck system is less than half the weight of a traditional Himalayan climbing system. See All Ueli Products ›