Copy of Episode 19 ULA Equipment with Owner Chris McMaster - a podcast by Emory R. Wanger

Chris McMaster is the owner of ULA Equipment, a backpacking company that's become quite the hit on long distance trails as of late.  I had Chris on to talk with me about the company, the history, and what makes ULA so unique that Thru Hikers are choosing to carry these packs over others.  

Chris is a great dude, and was a pleasure to speak with.  If you're looking to get to know other brands out there in the backpacking space, be sure to give ULA a look.

By Land,
Emory Ronald


THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

Taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated!  If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach me at emory@byland.co or leave a comment below.  I'd love to hear from you.  

Also, if you have a topics you'd like covered, email me and I'll look into making it happen!



HELP THE SHOW

If you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from.  Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more.  I can't do it without you!



SHOW NOTES

Intro to Chris and ULA
Origin story of ULA
How Chris came to own ULA
Design elements of ULA
The Thru Hiker buy-off
What makes a ULA pack different
Pack features
Roll tops versus zippers
ULA suspensions 
Most popular ULA pack
The benefit of weight savings
Common seen issues with backpackers - poor fitting
How to fit a ULA pack
ULA belt systems
Pack warranty
Thoughts on cuben fiber as a fabric  
Advice to new backpackers


LINKS

www.ula-equipment.com

Further episodes of The By Land Podcast

Further podcasts by Emory R. Wanger

Website of Emory R. Wanger