ULA - Ultralight Adventure Equipment




			Trails - Thinking of an adventure? If you want access to trail information, check out these links. These sites represent those reponsible for promoting, maintaining, and lobbying for money from your government and other sponsors so they can provide invaluable trail info, organize volunteer dates, offer planning assistance, etc. Please take some time to learn what we all can do to help preserve what we value. Joining any (or all) of these organizations is in our best interest. Appalachian Trail Conference Arizona Trail Association Continental Divide Trail Alliance Continental Divide Trail Society International Appalachian Trail Pacific Crest Trail Association Pacific Northwest Trail Resources - Information and resources pertaining to lightweight and ultralight enthusiasts. Check these links out for how-to info, trip planning, gear reviews, discussion forums, trail journals, and related topics. Listed below are a some websites that offer a wide-range of resources and information for ultralight and lightweight enthusiasts. Most of the sites have additional links to other beneficial websites as well. Enjoy. Adventure Alans Ultralight Backpacking Page Backpack Gear Test --- comprehensive equipment reviews Backpacking Light Backpacker Magazine Gear Finder Minimus --- the Holy Grail of single serving menu-enhancers Onestep's Ultralight Backpacking Resource Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics Practical Backpacking Quest Outfitters The Lightweight Backpacker TrailCast.org --- Hiking Podcasts Trailquest Thru-Hiker Wings Homemade Stove Archives Zen Stove Archives Equipment - Links to manufacturers who embrace the concepts of lightweight and ultralight travel. Listed below are a number of ultralight and lightweight equipment manufacturers who cater specifically to lightweight and ultralight enthusiasts. Check out our/their websites and carefully compare what we/they offer, to findout what will work best for you. AntiGravity Gear --- alcohol stoves, pot cozy's, accessories Brasslite Stoves --- alcohol stoves by Aaron Rosenbloom Etowah Outfitters --- a variety of lightweight equipment by Chef Paul FanaticFringe.com --- a variety of ultralight outdoor products Go-Lite --- lightweight gear no longer influenced by Ray Jardine Gossamer Gear --- a variety of 'hyperlight' products by Glen VanPeski Hennessy Hammocks --- innovative lightweight hammocks Hike 'n Light --- alcohol stoves Lynn Wheldon Gear --- ultralight packs, shelters, quilts, and videos Moonbow Gear --- lightweight packs and shelters by Big John Mt Laurel Designs --- hyper-light products by Ron Bell Oware USA --- various shelters and equipment by David Olsen Pacerpoles --- innovative trekking poles Sixmoon Designs --- lightweight backpacks and shelters by Ron Moak TarpTent --- lightweight shelters by Henry Shires The Mouse Works --- handcrafted fleece apparel by Ryan Williamson The Packa --- lightweight Backpacking Rain Parka by CedarTree Titanium Goat --- lightweight shelters, bivis and titanium woodstoves TrailDesigns --- super efficient alcohol stove set-up Ultralight Outfitters --- stove, pack, shelter by Rob Anue Vargo Outdoors --- ultralight titanium products Z-Packs --- SUL Packs, shelters, and accessories by 'Joe' Community - Want to volunteer for trail work? Want to meet folks with similar interests? Want to be informed? Visit these links to learn more. Listed below are a few sites that embody the strong sense of community among any-distance backpackers. Please take a moment to browse through the sites to see what is offered. ALDHA --- Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association ALDHA-West --- American Long Distance Hiking Association - Western Chapter CDT-List --- list serve dedicated to those interested in the CDT. PCT-List --- list serve dedicated to many whom banter in a circular, self-righteous, and inconclusive manner about the PCT. Trailjournals -- site to unite trail journal writers with trail journal readers. Whiteblaze --- forum and information site about the Appalachian Trail