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How to Choose Your Backpacking Gear: Pt. 3 Cooking, Toiletries, and Everything Else
In part 3 of our "Backpacking Gear" series we cover all the other stuff that you'll need to consider when packing for something like a thru-hike or extended time out in the backcountry. In part 1 we covered selecting your backpack and...
How to Choose Your Backpacking Gear: Pt.2 Sleep Systems + Clothing
When you’re heading into the backcountry, every ounce of gear you bring plays a role in your comfort, safety, and overall experience. In Part One of this series, we broke down two of the biggest decisions—choosing the right backpack and...
How To Choose Your Gear: Packing for the long haul pt.1 Backpack and Shelter
While you’re out on a backpacking trip of any length, all your gear will literally be your home, so it’s important to choose wisely. It can be hard to decipher between all the different brands, options, and selections of gear on the...
Aging into Ultralight: Why Older Backpackers Should Rethink Their Gear and Embrace the UL Life
Garrett’s preface: Although this article targets an aging enthusiast it’s not to say ultralight backpacking only benefits older people or that older people aren’t spry enough to handle an 11,000 foot pass with 40lbs worth of gear. There...
ULA 22L Everyday Carry Pack the Cicada Overview
For the past 5 years we’ve gotten countless customer customization requests from new materials, new features, and even some sporadic one-off designs. In order to step off of this perpetual motion machine of incredible ideas with nowhere...
First Look: 22L ULA-Equipment Cicada Pack
After 20+ years building some of the most trusted ultralight packs on the trail, we’ve taken that same reliability and reimagined it for modern motion: commuting, travel, work-from-anywhere. If you’ve seen our take on EDC in the...
Free Bleeding On The Colorado Trail by Mallory “Baja” Jackson
The following is a personal account from our on-trail bud Mallory "Baja" Jackson during her thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. We believe in boosting authentic experiences and it doesn't get any realer than what you're about to read. It's...
ULA Photon vs. CDT vs. Nexus: Choosing the Right Ultralight Pack
For the committed ultralight backpacker, every ounce—and every feature—matters. At ULA, we’ve designed our lineup to meet a wide range of backcountry needs without compromising on simplicity, durability, or comfort. Among our lightest...
The Node vs. the Packrat: Which ULA Daypack Is Right for You?
When it comes to versatile daypacks, the ULA Node and the ULA Packrat are two of our most popular options. Both are lightweight, durable, and designed for everyday carry, travel, and trail use. But depending on your needs, one might suit...
Summer Backpacking Tips: How to Hike, Rest, and Stay Cool on Trail
In our ongoing series about backpacking in hotter climates and seasons, we take a look at the grunt work of backpacking - the actual hiking. Last episode we went over what to wear, this time we're telling you how to do it and give you our...
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