These web sites have been personally reviewed by John Aebi-Magee and are the best resources we know of for UltraLight Living. If you would like to help us expand this list, please suggest new sites.
 ALL-ETT Billfolds
The world's lightest and thinnest wallet by far. Put an end to wallet bulge with the ALL-ETT billfold! If you carry a wallet every day, here is an easy and comfortable way to shed ounces and bulk. |
Bike Europe Ultralight
This site is a collection of links to lots and lots of European cycling web sites. There are resources for ultralite bicycle travel and ultralite camping in Europe. Most of the site is in German. |
Choosing Voluntary Simplicity
Voluntary simplicity is a philosophy. Often called compassionate living, it is a conscious choice to simplify your life and a deliberate downshifting to create the life and home environment that fit you and your family. This is a blog about finding balance in your life, connecting with who you are, and creating a lifestyle where you wake up each morning feeling a sense of fulfillment and excitement about the day ahead. |
ExtremePie
Whether you surf, skate, ski, or just love the lifestyle and vibe that surrounds these sports check out ExtremePie. Everything from boardshorts to bikinis, jackets to beanies, they boast a broad range of both global and niche brands, from Quiksilver and Vans to Addict and Ezekiel. |
Global Portable Buildings, Inc.
Global Portable Buildings, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of new, multi-purpose portable buildings. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. |
GoLite
Exceptionally light and attractive ultralight clothing including the famous 3 ounce Wind Wisp plus jackets, pants, shirts, shorts, packs, shelters and sleeping bags. Located in CO, USA. Online sales. |
Icebreaker
Produces a wonderful line of stylish lightweight Merino wool long sleeve and short sleeve shirts, zip turtleneck shirts, base layers, sweaters, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves and a full selection of Merino socks. Online sales. Based in New Zealand with stores worldwide including retail stores in ID and OR, USA. |
Justin Charles
Balancing form and function, Justin Charles engineers products to the most demanding specifications. Their ultralight Merino wool line includes underwear tops and bottoms, zip t-neck shirts, hats and gloves. Online sales. Located in WI, USA. |
Kaimai Wool Shed
Specialising in quality, lightweight and super breathable NZ made possum and merino clothing including hoodies, t-shirts, tunic dresses and long sleeve tops by Billi Tees and Jill Main. We also carry merino cardigans and jerseys by Silverstream and an expanding range of Baby and Children’s Merino clothing including hoodies, long and short sleeve tees and tunics by Billi Tees. New Zealand. |
Kuhl Clothing
Creates a small line of high quality, lightweight, high performance merino wool zippered sweaters for men and women. Some featured "boiled" wool for an even softer feel. Located in UT, USA. Online sales. |
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Living Light - Making Healthy Living Delicious
Living Light is known internationally as the premier raw organic vegan chef school in the world. In the comprehensive 17-day chef-training program students learn all aspects of creating raw living foods—from appetizers to desserts, breads to confectioneries. Attendees range from Parisian executive chefs to novices. Working at their own pace under the direction of Cherie and her talented staff, students of every level can expect to increase their culinary competence and to experience a new sense of personal confidence. Located in CA, USA. Online sales. |
OneBag
This site describes the art of traveling light (i.e. with one bag). It includes luggage suggestions, packing lists and packing/traveling tips. |
Patagonia
Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. They offer a small selection of lightweight merino wool products. Just search for "wool" on the site. Products include wool shirts, underwear, and socks. Online sales. Located in NV, USA. |
REI
REI is a huge outdoor gear store. Great source for ultralight clothing and gear including socks, shirts, underwear, hats sweaters and jackets from brands such as Smartwool, Ibex, Icebreaker, Mountain Hardware, and REI's own label. Online sales. Retail stores nationwide, USA. |
Sierra Trading Post
A huge outdoor gear store. Sierra Trading Post carries more brands than most online stores. You will find merino wool and ultralight shirts, dresses, blouses, jackets, sport coats, vests, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, sweaters, pants, skirts, Italian dress jackets and dress pants. Online sales. Located in WY, USA. |
Smith's Shoes - Healthy Socks
Offers 100% Merino wool socks for men and women. Their light weight sock is made from pre shrunk merino wool which is washer and dryer friendly. A heavier option for work boots and hicking is made from 70% merino wool and very durable. Online sales. Located in ON, Canada. |
Sweet Cheeks
The Sweet Cheeks range of baby merino wool clothing is ultralight in weight and comes from a sustainable source. Merino wool provides great insulation and comfort for babies. |
Tahoe Mountain Sports
Carries a huge selection of outdoor clothing products including several wool lines such as Icebreaker and Marmot and many other lightweight apparel products. Products include socks, shirts, sweaters, jackets, hats, and gloves. Online sales. Located in CA. |
Vintage Velos
Retail supplier for Woolistic Fine Merino Sportswear from Switzerland. Vintage is an online store specializing in cycling and racing clothing, but some of the Woolistic products are great for every day use as well. Woolistic is a very nice line of high quality lightweight Merino wool base layer shirts, jerseys, socks, shorts, knickers, and hats. Online sales. Located in GA, USA. |
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