by Garrett Martin | Jun 25, 2025 | Mixed Bag
Our friend Steve models the Node. Best ULA Backpack for Everyday Carry: Node, Packrat, or Dragonfly? 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...
by Garrett Martin | Jun 18, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...
by Garrett Martin | Jun 11, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...
by Garrett Martin | Jun 4, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...
by Garrett Martin | May 21, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...