Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) was established in 2001 by Pacific Crest Trail hiker Brian Frankle, who recognized a need for durable yet lightweight backpacking equipment. Over 15 years later nearly half the hikers completing this arduous 2,660 mile trail carry a ULA pack. Our reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service has given us a worldwide reputation that is second to none.

ULA is one of the few remaining U.S. based backpack companies who manufacture in house. Our factory in Logan, Utah enables us to be extremely responsive to our customers ever changing needs. It allows us to adapt new technologies and materials in weeks rather than months, and also allows ULA to offer a level of customer service that is simply unmatched. Because we donʼt rely on others to sew our backpacks, we always have all styles and sizes in stock ready to ship.

Our packs have won awards from Backpacker magazine, The Great Outdoors, and Mens Journal. Our newly launched fully waterproof pack, EPIC has received an award for innovation from Geographical magazine and was carried on the National Geographic sponsored circumnavigation of Alaska recently completed by Andrew Skurka.