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...
by Garrett Martin | May 7, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...
by Garrett Martin | Apr 16, 2025 | Mixed Bag
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...
by Garrett Martin | Apr 9, 2025 | Mixed Bag
6 LARGE SHIRT, 6 PAIRS OF UNDERWEAR, 6 PAIRS OF SOCKS. Travel Light, Pack Right: Introducing ULA Packing Cubes 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...
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