GoLite Gear
Super lightweight backpacking stuff
Inspired by Ray Jardine, this backpacking supplier makes commercial versions of his ultralight designs for tarps, backpacks, sleeping bags, etc. and now is prospering from equipping the various “Eco-challenge” type racers plus lazy people like me. Though I had no use for the Jardine approach to sleeping bags (top layer only; I’m happier with a North Face Cat’s Meow), all the other products I’ve tried (see below) have been exceptional.
10/21/03(The only product Stewart recommended in 2003, which is still available, is the umbrella. Needless to say, GoLite stocks newer -- presumably improved -- versions. If you have any experience with other products from GoLite, please let us know. — editors)
Go Lite 888-546-5483 303-546-6000