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Compiled list of ultralight vendors and their wares
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Compiled list of ultralight vendors and their wares
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/sanderdlm/ultralight-directory
- Owner: sanderdlm
- Created: 2017-06-20T09:41:11.000Z (about 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2017-06-22T12:31:22.000Z (about 9 years ago)
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# Ultralight directory
Compiled list of ultralight vendors, organized per region and gear type, with basic information and a quality rating
## United states
### Shelters
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Appy Trails](http://www.appytrails.com) | :x: | -
[Bear Paw Wilderness Designs](http://www.bearpawwd.com) | ? | -
[Survival Resources](http://www.bepreparedtosurvive.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Borah Gear](http://www.borahgear.com) :snail:| :heavy_check_mark: | Cheap 5.5x9 tarp |
[Etowah Outfitters](http://www.shop.backpackingadventuregear.com) | :x: | -
[Gossamer Gear](http://www.gossamergear.com)| :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Hyperlite Mountain Gear](http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[LightHeart Gear](http://www.lightheartgear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[MLD](http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Simply Light Designs](http://www.simplylightdesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Six Moon Designs](http://www.sixmoondesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Yama Mountain Gear](http://www.yamamountaingear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Zpacks](http://www.zpacks.co )| :heavy_check_mark: | Pricy, but high quality CF gear |
### Hammocks & hammock gear
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[2qzqhammockhanger](http://www.2qzqhammockhanger.com) | ? | -
[Anna's hammocks](http://www.annashammocks.com) | ? | -
[Appalachian Hammock](http://www.appalachianhammock.com) | :x: | -
[Arrowhead Equipment](http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Bakpocket](http://www.bakpocket-paks.com) | :x: | -
[Bearded Hanger](https://beardedhanger.com/) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[BoneFire Gear](http://www.bonefiregear.com) | :x: | -
[Butt-in-a-sling gear](http://www.buttinasling.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Dream Hammock](http://www.dream-hammock.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Dutchwaregear](http://www.dutchwaregear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Simply Light Designs](http://www.simplylightdesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Six Moon Designs](http://www.sixmoondesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Packs
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Appalachian Ultralight](http://www.appalachianultralight.com/)| :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Cilogear](http://www.cilogear.com) | :x: | -
[Elemental Horizons](http://www.elementalhorizons.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Equinox](http://www.equinoxltd.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Cooke Custom Sewing](http://www.cookecustomsewing.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Granite Gear](http://www.granitegear.com) |
[Gossamer Gear](http://www.gossamergear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Hyperlite Mountain Gear](http://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | Pricy, but high quality CF gear |
[MLD](http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Pa'lante packs](http://www.palantepacks.com/) :rocket:| :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Superior Wilderness Designs](http://www.swdbackpacks.com/) | :heavy_check_mark: | Does custom work |
[ULA equipment](http://www.ula-equipment.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Yama Mountain Gear](http://www.yamamountaingear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Zimmerbuilt](http://www.zimmerbuilt.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | Does custom work |
[Zpacks](http://www.zpacks.co )| :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Sleeping bags/quilts
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Enlightened Equipment](http://www.enlightenedequipment.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Feathered Friends](http://www.featheredfriends.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Katabatic Gear](http://www.katabaticgear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Loco Libre Gear](http://www.locolibregear.com) | - -
[Nunatak Equipment](http://www.nunatakusa.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Simply Light Designs](http://www.simplylightdesigns.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Clothing
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Beyond Clothing](http://www.beyondclothing.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Black Rock gear](http://www.blackrockgear.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Mountaineering
Website | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------------- | ----- |
[40below](http://www.40below.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Camp](http://www.camp-usa.com) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Other
Website | Products | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | -------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Advanced Elements](http://www.advancedelements.com) | Kayaks | :x: | -
[Alpacka Raft](http://www.alpackaraft.com) | Packrafts | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Bare Boxer](http://www.bareboxer.com) | Bear canister | :x: | -
[Batchstovez](http://www.batchstovez.com/) | Alcohol stoves | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Bearvault](http://www.bearvault.com) | Bear canisters | :x: | -
[Brasslite](http://www.brasslite.com) | Alcohol stoves | ? | -
[Bushbuddy](http://www.bushbuddy.ca) | Wood stove | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Dirty Girl Gaiters](http://www.dirtygirlgaiters.com) | Gaiters (with cool patterns) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Luke's Ultralite](http://www.lukesultralite.com) :snail:| Various cuben/nylon bags, stuff sacks, etc.. | :x: | -
[Ursack](http://www.ursack.com) | Bear canister/bag | :heavy_check_mark: | -
***
## 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](http://www.terra-nova.co.uk) | UK | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Hammocks & hammock gear
Website | Country | International shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
[Amok](http://www.eu.amokequipment.com) or [Amok US](https://www.amokequipment.com/) | Norway | :heavy_check_mark: | - |
[DD Hammocks](http://www.ddhammocks.com) | UK | :x: | -
### Packs
Website | Country | International shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
[Laufbursche](https://www.laufbursche-gear.de/) | Germany | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Sleeping bags/quilts
Website | Country | International shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
[As Tucas](http://www.astucas.com/en) | Spain | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Cumulus](http://sleepingbags-cumulus.eu/) | Poland | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Clothing
Website | Country | International shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
[As Tucas](http://www.astucas.com/en) | Spain | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Blizzard Survival](http://www.blizzardsurvival.com) | UK | :heavy_check_mark: (via a distributor) | -
[Brynje](http://www.brynje.no) | Norway | ? | -
[Buffalosystems](http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk) | UK | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Mountaineering
Website | Country | International shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ----- |
[Blue Ice](http://www.blueice.com/en/home) | France | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[E-Climb](http://www.e-climb.com/en) | Spain | :heavy_check_mark: | -
### Other
Website | Country | Products | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | -------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Backpackinglight](http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk) | UK | Clothing, shelters, sleep systems, accessories, backpacks (US import - has a ton of stuff) | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Bear Bones bikepacking](http://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk) | UK | Bikepacking tools & accessories | :heavy_check_mark: | -
## Asia
Website | Country | Products | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | -------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Picharpak](http://store.picharpak.com/index.php) | Hong Kong | Tarps, packs, wallets, stuff sacks & Accessories | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[KS-ultralightgear](http://www.ks-ultralightgear.com) | Japan | Custom backpacks | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Locus Gear](http://www.locusgear.com) | China | Shelters & trekking poles | :heavy_check_mark: |
[Magicwand](http://www.magicwand.jp) | Japan | ? | ? | Needs translation |
[Yamatomichi](http://www.yamatomichi.com) | China | ? | ? | Needs translation |
## Non-cottage brands
Website | Country | Products | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | -------- | ------------- | ----- |
[Altra running](http://www.altrarunning.com) | US | (Trail) running shoes | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Archtekinc](http://archtekinc.com/archtek-products/toothpaste/) | US | Toothpaste tablets | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Big Sky International](http://www.bigskyinternational.com) | US | Shelters, accossories, pillows | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Brooks-Range](http://www.brooks-range.com) | US | Mountaineering shelters, clothing, sleeping bags, tools | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[ENO Inc](http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com) | US | Hammocks & Tarps | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Eastern Mountain Sports](http://www.ems.com) | US | Basically every mainstream brand | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Exofficio](http://www.exofficio.com) | US | Underwear | :x: | -
[Hilleberg](http://www.hilleberg.com) | Sweden | High quality tents & tarps | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[Big Agnes](http://www.bigagnes.com/) | US | Lightweight, quality tents | :heavy_check_mark: | -
[NEMO](http://www.nemoequipment.com) | US | Tents | :heavy_check_mark: | A bit on the heavy side, but quality |
[Osprey](ospreypacks.com) | 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.
Website | Country | Products | Int. shipping | Notes
| ------- | ------- | -------- | ------------- | ----- |
[flatcatgear](http://www.flatcatgear.com) |
[flyweightdesigns](http://www.flyweightdesigns.com) |
[fozzils](http://www.fozzils.com) |
[gofastandlight](http://www.gofastandlight.com) |
[goosefeetgear](http://www.goosefeetgear.com) |
[grandtrunk](http://www.grandtrunk.com) |
[gryphongear](http://www.gryphongear.com/) |
[hammockgear](http://www.hammockgear.com) |
[hammocktent](http://www.hammocktent.com) |
[hawkvittles](http://www.hawkvittles.com) |
[heliumhikingequipment](http://www.heliumhikingequipment.com) |
[hennessyhammock](http://www.hennessyhammock.com) |
[hikersdepot](http://www.hikersdepot.jp) |
[hillsound](http://www.hillsound.com) |
[hungryhikers](http://www.hungryhikers.com) ||
[jacksrbetter](http://www.jacksrbetter.com) |
[x](http://www.junglehammock.com) |
[jwbasecamp](http://www.jwbasecamp.com/Articles/SuperCat) |
[x](http://www.kahtoola.com) |
[kammok](http://www.kammok.com) |
[klymit](http://www.klymit.com) |
[x](http://www.lawsonequipment.com) |
[x](http://www.lightwave.uk.com) |
[x](http://www.limmercustomboot.com) |
[x](http://www.litetrail.com) |
[x](http://www.littlbug.com) |
[x](http://www.lorpennorthamerica.com) |
[x](http://www.luminaid.com) |
[x](http://www.luxeoutdoor.com) |
[x](http://www.luxurylite.com) |
[x](http://www.lwgear.com) |
[x](http://www.madtree.fi) |
[x](http://www.magdassi.com/#!stakes/c147h) |
[x](http://www.materialconcepts.com/store/categories/1300) |
[x](http://www.maverickgear.com.au) |
[x](http://www.mchalepacks.com) |
[x](http://www.melanzana.com) |
[x](http://www.mid-atlanticmountainworks.com) |
[x](http://www.milesgear.com) |
[x](http://www.minibull.org) |
[x](http://www.minibulldesign.com) |
[x](http://www.mkettle.com/home.html) |
[x](http://www.momentumwatch.com) |
[x](http://www.moonbowgear.com) |
[x](http://www.moonlight-gear.com) |
[x](http://www.mosquitohammock.com) |
[mountainhardwear](http://www.mountainhardwear.com) |
[x](http://www.mudgear.com) |
[x](http://www.mukluks.com) |
[x](http://www.multimat.uk.com) |
[x](http://www.myfireti.com) |
[x](http://www.mysteryranch.com) |
[x](http://www.ninjagloves.com) |
[x](http://www.nomadicstovecompany.com) |
[x](http://www.northernlites.com) |
[x](http://www.northernoutfitters.com) |
[x](http://www.northernsledworks.com) |
[x](http://www.nwalpine.com) |
[x](http://www.occuk.co.uk) |
[x](http://www.ogawand.com) |
[x](http://www.onsightequipment.com) |
[x](http://www.oookworks.com) |
[x](http://www.outboundoven.com) |
[x](http://www.outdoorequipmentsupplier.com) |
[x](http://www.outdoorherbivore.com) |
[x](http://www.outdoortrailgear.com) |
[x](http://www.owareusa.com) |
[x](http://www.owfinc.com) |
[x](http://www.pacerpole.com) |
[x](http://www.packafeather.com) |
[x](http://www.packitgourmet.com) |
[x](http://www.paramo.co.uk) |
[x](http://www.patagonia.com) |
[x](http://www.petersheadnets.com) |
[x](http://www.phdesigns.co.uk) |
[x](http://www.photonlight.com) |
[x](http://www.powerenz.com/store) |
[x](http://www.purcelltrench.com) |
[x](http://www.purcelltrench.com/grills.htm) |
[x](http://www.purplerainskirts.com) |
[x](http://www.qiwiz.net) |
[x](http://www.questoutfitters.com) |
[x](http://www.raggedmountain.com) |
[x](http://www.rayjardine.com) |
[x](http://www.rbhdesigns.com) |
[x](http://www.ribzwear.com) |
[x](http://www.ridgemg.thebase.in) |
[x](http://www.ripstopbytheroll.com) |
[x](http://www.rivendellmountainworks.com) |
[x](http://www.rockwestcomposites.com) |
[x](http://www.rutalocura.com) |
[x](http://www.sandsocks.net) |
[x](http://www.seekoutside.com) |
[x](http://www.sheltoweehammockcompany.com) |
[x](http://www.shop.andwander.com) |
[x](http://www.shop.bivysack.com) |
[x](http://www.shop.wiredblissusa.com) |
[x](http://www.sierramadreresearch.com) |
[x](http://www.simblissity.net) |
[x](http://www.simond.com/en/1-Home) |
[x](http://www.simpleoutdoorstore.com/gear.html) |
[x](http://www.simplybetterthings.com) |
[x](http://www.skipulk.com) |
[x](http://www.slaktrak.com/#slak-trak) |
[x](http://www.sleepingbags-cumulus.eu) |
[x](http://www.slinglight.com) |
[x](http://www.snowclaw.com) |
[x](http://www.snowshoes.com) |
[x](http://www.snowtrekkertents.com) |
[x](http://www.solostove.com) |
[x](http://www.spareone.com) |
[x](http://www.speerhammocks.com) |
[krukonogi](http://www.store.krukonogi.com) |
[suluk46](http://www.suluk46.com) |
[sunprecautions](http://www.sunprecautions.com) |
[supaiadventuregear](http://www.supaiadventuregear.com) |
[sweaterchalet](http://www.sweaterchalet.com) |
[tadvgear](http://www.tadvgear.com) |
[tarptent](http://www.tarptent.com) |
[tentpoletechnologies](http://www.tentpoletechnologies.com) |
[tentsile](http://www.tentsile.com) |
[tentsmiths](http://www.tentsmiths.com) |
[terrarosagear](http://www.terrarosagear.com/tarpshelters.htm) |
[tewaunderquilts](http://www.tewaunderquilts.webs.com) |
[theboilerwerks](http://www.theboilerwerks.com) |
[theomm](http://www.theomm.com) |
[thepacka](http://www.thepacka.com) |
[theprobar](http://www.theprobar.com) |
[thru-hiker](http://www.thru-hiker.com/materials) |
[ticketothemoon](http://www.ticketothemoon.com) |
[tiergear](http://www.tiergear.com.au) |
[titaniumgoat](http://www.titaniumgoat.com) |
[toaksoutdoor](http://www.toaksoutdoor.com) |
[toughstake](http://www.toughstake.com) |
[toughtags](http://www.toughtags.co.uk) |
[trailandera](http://www.trailandera.com) |
[trailcooking](http://www.trailcooking.com) |
[traildesigns](http://www.traildesigns.com) |
[trailgear](http://www.trailgear.org) |
[traillitedesigns](http://www.traillitedesigns.com) |
[trekkertent](http://www.trekkertent.com) |
[tripleatripleo](http://www.tripleatripleo.com) |
[tripleaughtdesign](http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com) |
[tttrailgear](http://www.tttrailgear.com) |
[ukhammocks](http://www.ukhammocks.co.uk) |
[ula-equipment](http://www.ula-equipment.com) |
[ultimatedirection](http://www.ultimatedirection.com) |
[ultralightoutfitters](http://www.ultralightoutfitters.com) |
[undergroundquilts](http://www.undergroundquilts.com) |
[uniquetitanium](http://www.uniquetitanium.com) |
[ursack](http://www.ursack.com) |
[valandre](http://www.valandre.com/eng) |
[vargooutdoors](http://www.vargooutdoors.com) |
[vcrux](http://www.vcrux.com/shop) |
[vertexoutdoors](http://www.vertexoutdoors.com) |
[warbonnetoutdoors](http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com) |
[warmlite](http://www.warmlite.com) |
[waterbuoy](http://www.waterbuoy.net) |
[westernmountaineering](http://www.westernmountaineering.com) |
[whiteboxstoves](http://www.whiteboxstoves.com) |
[whoopieslings](http://www.whoopieslings.com) |
[wiggys](http://www.wiggys.com) |
[wild-ideas](http://www.wild-ideas.net) |
[wildernessdining](http://www.wildernessdining.com) |
[wildernesslogics](http://www.wildernesslogics.com) |
[wildernessthreadworks](http://www.wildernessthreadworks.com) |
[wildthingsgear](http://www.wildthingsgear.com) |
[wintergreennorthernwear](http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com) |
[woodgaz-stove](http://www.woodgaz-stove.com) |
[wristies](http://www.wristies.com) |
[wyominglostandfound](http://www.wyominglostandfound.com) |
[yamatomichi](http://www.yamatomichi.com) |
[zebralight](http://www.zebralight.com) |
[zenstoves](http://www.zenstoves.net) |
[zerogramgear](http://www.zerogramgear.com) |