ULA specializes in lightweight and ultralight backpacking equipment.

Since 2001, We at ULA-Equipment have been quietly designing and manufacturing innovative, efficient, and full-featured lightweight and ultralight backpacking equipment. Our designs are largely influenced by our loyal customer base as well as our own outdoor experiences, and we believe our products strike a fair balance between comfort, weight, and on-trail function. Please take a moment to see what we have to offer...and welcome to ULA!


Hey hiking community, this year we are blazing new (and upgrading some familiar) trails at ULA.

Chris and Sally moved ULA into new larger production space in Logan so we can try to keep up with demand. 

The larger shop space also helps us respond to your requests to get ULA into more brick and mortar stores.
We know you all may want to touch, smell, and try on products before heading to your favorite backcountry.
To aid this process all backpack STANDARD FEATURES have been expanded to
include what were optional pack features.
These additional standard features are still removable to meet your personal hiking preferences.
Products prices have changed to fold in the new bundle of goods.


Do you guys have any top lids?  Will you sew me one?

Unfortunately no.

But now we offer the Excursion Sack , a 2010 addition to the standard sack series:

Leaving camp for a ramble but your shorts have no pockets?!? Bagging a peak today, tomorrow and the next day? 
Or do you want a sassy accessory for a night out on the (trail) town?

The Excursion Sack fills the bill as a simple and eloquent way to keep your gear functional and light. 
Weighing ~1.3 oz, with two adjustable straps, and a 12 liter capacity the Excursion Sack is a fun alternative to fanny packs and Ziplocs.


We couldn't wait until spring to start cleaning the new shop!

$160 - 2008 Catalyst - Small Torsos - Click here to order

Thank you and keep enjoying your winter outdoor adventures!