Ultralight directory
Compiled list of ultralight vendors, organized per region and gear type, with basic information and a quality rating
United states
Shelters
Hammocks & hammock gear
Packs
Sleeping bags/quilts
Clothing
Mountaineering
| Website |
Int. shipping |
Notes |
| 40below |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Camp |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Other
Europe
Note: Most, if not all US vendors, will not cover import fees to Europe. Add 20-40 euros depending on the size & weight of the product you buy.
Shelters
| Website |
Country |
Int. shipping |
Notes |
| Terra Nova |
UK |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Hammocks & hammock gear
Packs
| Website |
Country |
International shipping |
Notes |
| Laufbursche |
Germany |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Sleeping bags/quilts
| Website |
Country |
International shipping |
Notes |
| As Tucas |
Spain |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Cumulus |
Poland |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Clothing
Mountaineering
| Website |
Country |
International shipping |
Notes |
| Blue Ice |
France |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| E-Climb |
Spain |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Other
| Website |
Country |
Products |
Int. shipping |
Notes |
| Backpackinglight |
UK |
Clothing, shelters, sleep systems, accessories, backpacks (US import - has a ton of stuff) |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Bear Bones bikepacking |
UK |
Bikepacking tools & accessories |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
Asia
| Website |
Country |
Products |
Int. shipping |
Notes |
| Picharpak |
Hong Kong |
Tarps, packs, wallets, stuff sacks & Accessories |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| KS-ultralightgear |
Japan |
Custom backpacks |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Locus Gear |
China |
Shelters & trekking poles |
:heavy_check_mark: |
| Magicwand |
Japan |
? |
? |
Needs translation |
| Yamatomichi |
China |
? |
? |
Needs translation |
Non-cottage brands
| Website |
Country |
Products |
Int. shipping |
Notes |
| Altra running |
US |
(Trail) running shoes |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Archtekinc |
US |
Toothpaste tablets |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Big Sky International |
US |
Shelters, accossories, pillows |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Brooks-Range |
US |
Mountaineering shelters, clothing, sleeping bags, tools |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| ENO Inc |
US |
Hammocks & Tarps |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Eastern Mountain Sports |
US |
Basically every mainstream brand |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Exofficio |
US |
Underwear |
:x: |
- |
| Hilleberg |
Sweden |
High quality tents & tarps |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| Big Agnes |
US |
Lightweight, quality tents |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
| NEMO |
US |
Tents |
:heavy_check_mark: |
A bit on the heavy side, but quality |
| Osprey |
US & EU |
Backpacks |
:heavy_check_mark: |
- |
To do
If you want to help, fork the repo and start filling out these to-do records. Just visit the site, find out what products they're selling, if they ship internationally, etc..
You can move them up to their respective region/type once you're done.