ULA Equipment Ohm 2.0 Pack

A classic pack with all the bells and whistles for day trips and thru hikes, the ULA Ohm 2.0 pack is built with speed, comfort, and exceptional load control in mind. Featuring a 420d diamond ripstop construction, it weighs 34 ounces and can hold up to 30 pounds—great for those who travel light but don’t want to sacrifice gear space. The bag features a carbon fiber suspension hoop, contoured shoulders, compression straps, and pole retention loops. Letting you choose between weight and convenience, the bag also comes with the following removable accessories: a hydration sleeve, an internal stash pocket, water bottle holsters, handloops, and a foam pad.

The brainchild of long-distance hiker Brian Frankles, Ultralight Adventure Equipment was founded in 2001 with the goal of providing lightweight, durable, and comfortable gear to a burgeoning community of ultralight hikers.  It was nothing short of a success. By 2009, adherents of the ultralight ethos, such as Chris and Sally McMaster, found themselves on a 4-month waiting list for Frankles’s homespun gear. That’s when Frankles sold his business—to none other than the McMasters. The couple brought on sewing expert Rodney Tripp, a ULA customer himself, and soon the company was taking flight.

Today, Ultralight Adventure Equipment sells its wares to dealers around the world, even producing its own ULA 210 Robic fabric. Still, every product is made in-house at the Utah headquarters. But you won’t find ULA in stores. Available only through select dealers, the gear is manufactured on a limited-production basis to ensure that it’s as lightweight and durable as it was when it came from Frankles’s garage. To that end, every pack is PCT-ready and ensured for a lifetime by ULA’s warranty.

J style straps (photo, right) have a more traditional design, while the highly-curved S straps (photo, left) generally provide a more comfortable fit for females and short/stocky males.

At only 3 ounces, ULA's Rain Cover is a nice add-on for our friends who hike regardless of weather. It fits ULA's packs perfectly and packs down small so it can easily be carried in a hipbelt pocket with room to spare.