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Small Package, Big Difference: ULA Toiletry Kit
When you’re living out of a bag—whether it’s for a weekend getaway, your daily commute, or a red-eye flight halfway across the world—organization isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. The difference between a smooth trip and a scattered one...
ULA Gear FAQ: Your Top Questions, Answered
At ULA, we’re proud to build gear that speaks for itself — lightweight, durable, made by hand in Utah, and trusted by thousands of hikers, travelers, creatives, and everyday carriers. But even the best gear comes with questions,...
Best ULA Backpack for Everyday Carry: Node, Packrat, or Dragonfly?
Our friend Steve models the Node.At ULA, we’ve spent the last two decades building some of the most trusted packs on long-distance trails. From the Pacific Crest Trail to the Appalachian, our ultralight designs have become staples among...
The ULA Node: A Minimalist Backpack for Everyday Carry, Trail, and Travel
At ULA, we’ve always been rooted in long-distance hiking—building gear that earns its place mile after mile. But with the Node, we set out to solve a different problem. One we face every day. We wanted to design a pack that could move...
First Look: The Node – A New Dual Purpose Solution
At ULA, we’ve always been rooted in long distance hiking — but the inspiration for the Node came from a different kind of movement. The daily transitions. The miles we log between work, travel, and trail. The commutes. The quick hikes....
Why We Make Everything Locally in Logan, Utah
Most gear companies don’t make their own gear anymore. Some outsource to a design firm which develops a prototype to be sent to the factory somewhere else which receives the materials that are shipped in from somewhere else, and on and on...
How to Dial in Your Base Weight Without Sacrificing Comfort
Dialing in your base weight is one of the most important steps toward efficient and enjoyable backpacking trips. It doesn’t matter if it’s just an overnighter or a 5 month thru-hike, less weight on your back will mean more smiles in your...
Choosing the Right ULA Backpack for Your Thru-hike
Whether you’re planning your first thru-hike or you’ve already logged thousands of trail miles, one thing remains constant: your backpack matters. It’s your mobile home, your load-bearing lifeline, and one of the most personal pieces of...
The ULA Packrat Daypack: Built for Work, Built for Trail
The ULA Packrat is our take on an everyday bag that’s simple in form but highly functional in practice. At 25.5 liters, it hits the sweet spot for commuting, dayhiking, and travel—large enough to carry what you need, but streamlined...
Travel Light, Pack Right: Introducing ULA Packing Cubes
6 LARGE SHIRT, 6 PAIRS OF UNDERWEAR, 6 PAIRS OF SOCKS. Whether you're headed out for a weekend getaway, flying overseas, or walking the Camino de Santiago, one truth remains: the better you pack, the better you travel. At ULA, we believe...
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