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- CTUG Gear
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- Ready-to-Ship Hiking Gear
- The Best Hiking Essentials for Your Next Adventure
- Designed With Your Experience in Mind
- Why Choose Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear? Pt1
- Why Choose Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear? Pt2
- Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
Welcome to Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear, where we’re dedicated to building innovative hiking accessories that will last thousands of miles. CTUG gear is engineered for durability and performance, with an impressive collection of ready-to-ship hiking essentials for your next adventure.
Our diverse range of hiking essentials is designed to make every trip to the trails easier and more accessible. They are super functional and designed by trampers who share your love of wild places.
Versatility and accessibility are at the heart of our brand. Our hiking gear has been meticulously designed with a thorough understanding of what hikers of all experience levels need on the trail.
Whether you’re a die-hard thru hiker seeking the most challenging, less trodden paths or love getting some exercise close to nature on an easy-going day hike, CTUG gear helps you hike your own hike in comfort and convenience.
Take “hike your own hike” to the next level with Custom CTUG Gear. Show off your unique style with top hiking essentials custom-made to fully meet your personal needs. With control over color, sizing and additional design elements, you get the gear you need just the way you want.
Our ready-to-ship hiking essentials are all about here and now and the convenience of getting the items you need when you need them. We focus on our bestsellers to keep up with demand, so outdoor enthusiasts like you can count on high-quality hiking gear that’s ready to go when you are.
Whether you’re looking for ready-to-ship water bottle sleeves to keep your water secure and accessible or want to order shoulder strap pouches for your phone and other accessories, we’ve got the top hiking equipment you need.
Our high-quality accessories get you on the trail fitted with functional equipment that conveniently organizes your bare necessities. All of CTUG’s hiking essentials prioritize comfort and functionality, so you'll have everything you need within reach.
At CTUG, we understand what it takes to prepare you for your next adventure. All our hiking gear has been created with you in mind. Our goal is to make it easier to manage your gear without feeling laden down, while still keeping everything you need handy.
You can hit the trails without feeling weighed down by bulky, heavy gear that adds to your base weight, tires you out and wastes energy.
It also means you never have to leave the things you need behind, whether it’s adding a change of clothing to your 2.5L Fanny Pack for unpredictable weather, keeping enough water and snacks to stay energized and hydrated or storing equipment to tackle challenging terrain or scramble mountain faces.
At CTUG, we don’t leave our gear designs up to just anyone. We’re long-distance ourselves, and we understand the conditions you face and the tools you need to make the most of your hiking experience.
Whether this is your first hike or your hundredth, you’re tackling new terrain or unfamiliar environments; we provide the right gear to keep you comfortable and safe throughout your journey.
CTUG gear is designed to meet the needs of every kind of hiker, regardless of experience or fitness level. Who and where you’re going doesn’t matter as much as one simple fact: you’re going.
We believe you deserve the highest quality equipment you can afford for the most comfortable, safest experience possible. When you can contend with anything, come what may, you fuel your passion for the trail.
CTUG customers are people who love wild places as much as we do. We share your passion and understand that durability plus lightweight material equals more unforgettable experiences for you.
When you choose any of CTUG’s hiking essentials, you can trust you’re getting:
Quality Craftsmanship
All our gear is made in North America with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. The same superior level of quality is put into each of our products, ensuring durability and reliability, while also offering comfort and ease of use. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort for durability or vice versa.
That’s why CTUG gear isn’t just designed to be tough and dependable or lightweight and accessible; it’s made to do both at the same time.
Comfort Priority
We create all our gear with your comfort in mind. Whether you’re a lightweight or ultralightweight hiker, you know that every ounce counts. That’s why our gear is designed to take up less space and weigh as little as possible so you can keep your base weight down for an easier journey.
Innovative Designs
Our innovative designs are all about unique solutions for your tramping needs. Driven by our own experiences and the challenges we encounter, we are dedicated to designing one-of-a-kind solutions you won’t find anywhere else.
We are 100% dedicated to your satisfaction, offering exceptional customer service and support every step of the way. We’re here for you, whether you need help finding the right gear or experience issues with an order.
Get in touch with us at info@chickentrampergear.com for any and all questions and concerns, and let us help you get the best gear for wherever your adventure takes you.
FAQs
The smaller base weight of an ultralight hiking backpack, compared to normal hiking backpacks, allows you to hike quicker and farther injury-free. As a result, many thru-hikers choose ultralight hiking backpacks.
Ultralight hiking backpacks offer minimalism and efficiency and enough space for the best gear to keep you safe, warm, and happy while reducing your trail time. Most experienced thru-hikers prefer ultralight hiking backpacks for efficiency and comfort.
While choosing an ultralight hiking backpack, Look for lightweight (<2 lbs), sturdy materials (Dyneema, ripstop nylon), sufficient capacity (30-50 liters), comfortable fit, adjustable straps, ventilated back panel, and basic yet effective features.
Hikers typically choose to carry up to 20 pounds of weight in their ultralight hiking backpacks.
Most ultralight hiking backpack users prefer packs with a primary compartment volume of 40-50 liters, with up to 10 liters of extra storage on the outside of the pack. Nonetheless, many people prefer a pack that is a little larger than necessary. The ultralight hiking backpack you may need will be entirely dependent on your preferences.
Yes, ultralight hiking backpacks can hold camping gear. They are intended to transport necessary equipment such as a lightweight tent, sleeping bag, stove, food, and clothing conveniently.