Made in Canada
Northern Ultralight
In short
Yes, Northern Ultralight makes its products in Canada, in Nelson, BC. It makes ultralight hiking backpacks, ski packs, Dyneema stuff sacks, pack pockets. Founded in 2018.
Northern Ultralight makes lightweight backpacks for thru hikers, backpackers and backcountry skiers in a small workshop in Nelson, British Columbia. Since 2018 the shop has built packs such as the Sundown and the Hippie, a Dreamline ski pack and a range of Dyneema stuff sacks, hipbelt pockets and shoulder strap pouches, all designed and sewn in Nelson.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Northern Ultralight
- Parent company
- Northern Ultralight
- Products
- Ultralight hiking backpacks, ski packs, Dyneema stuff sacks, pack pockets
- Made in
- Nelson, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 2018
- Website
- northernultralight.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- All packs and accessories are made in the company's own workshop in Nelson, BC, and most orders ship within about a week.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Northern Ultralight: questions people ask
Where are Northern Ultralight products made?
Northern Ultralight makes its products in Nelson, BC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Northern Ultralight make?
Ultralight hiking backpacks, ski packs, Dyneema stuff sacks, pack pockets. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Northern Ultralight?
Online. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Northern Ultralight founded?
Northern Ultralight was founded in 2018.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Northern Ultralight?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
