Exoskeletons are cool, but can they really help you keep up with the hikers? CNET’s James Bricknell takes the Hypershell X Ultra out for a hike at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Hypershell Exoskeletons Are a Futuristic Gift for the Active Traveler
0:01 Testing Hypershell X Ultra Exoskeleton
0:09 Who is an exoskeleton from Hypershell for?
0:25 How does the Hypershell exoskeleton work?
0:55 What is hiking with Hypershell really like?
1:41 Should I buy a Hypershell X Ultra?
2:18 What I think of the Hypershell X Ultra
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@Bluegooseshallflyoneday1325
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 pm
It’s not new, hypershell has several models in the market already. There are some other brands as well which make commercial exos that lean to singular usage outside of heavy industrial settings….guess it’s just the beginning of the exoskeleton market.
@mikenichols3849
January 8, 2026 at 1:44 pm
There is no “beast mode” It is called hypermode. Also of note they pushed out a firmware update earlier this week that has noticeably reduced the power available in hypermode. Last but not least forget customer support. No telephone, no speaking with anyone, just emails that take one to two week to get a simple response back.
@narenm8345
January 8, 2026 at 2:22 pm
If you have limping due to surgery , does it help in it make it a perfect walk?
@Royce16727
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 pm
👍 I’m glad to hear that you’re treating this – and the manufacturer seems to be doing the same thing – as a “temporary assistant” instead of a “replacement.” Good luck on your weight loss journey! Great video!
@Tejanodad
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Would you say this is geared more to help hip movements or would it work to help someone with a bad knee to help take some of the load off while walking/hiking?
@kibagami25
January 8, 2026 at 5:42 pm
Put those on a gymnast.