I bought the Circuit, and have been training with it fully loaded for section hiking. When I have it on, I hardly feel like I'm carrying anything at all even though it's about 28 lbs of gear. Thanks, Shug, for these informative reviews.
I used to camp a lot with my brother and grandpa but they arent here any more. My buddy is getting me into back packing and your videos are quite helpful.
I watched this video 3 times before going with the Circuit over a year ago. Have been on several backpacks since then and I love this backpack! Bombproof and extremely comfortable! Thanks Shug!
This video was quite the wild ride but I loved every moment of it. I have a Circuit and it's the most comfortable pack I've ever owned, hands down. Thanks for such a fun and informative video!
I have the circuit and it is great , it along with my hammock made me fall in love with backpacking all over again. My brother bought a ohm because of your videos , I was very impressed with the quality but needed a larger pack and decided on the circuit . I wish I could carry two I would buy another one!
Bought a ULA after watching your earlier videos but got a Catalyst for the extra gear I need for hiking with a dog. Didn't know you had a Catalyst until later. I love it. Fits well and rides great.
Ha ha ha! I sometimes wish she was that small. I need the extra capacity for a bigger tent, a protector for my inflatable sleeping pad, etc. Consider it backpacking for 1.5 people. Thankfully she carries her own food, first aid and such. But on a different note, when just me going out with "the guys", I bought a cheap hammock and use a lot of your advice. My back is better after a night in a hammock. Soooo keep up the videos.
An incredible help to me and anyone in my boat trying to decide whether to throw overboard the Catalyst or the Circuit,.... I appreciate so much the fact that the packs were filled to capacity to see their true shape in person.
I watch the video and now sport a OHM 2.0, You can bring tears to a glass eye..Make me spend diaper money on myself. .But like you I was the fastest in the sllow class,Keep the vids coming. .Good day Sir...
The customer service from Chris is top of the line. I once emailed him on a holiday and figured I wouldn't hear anything for a few days. He answered in minutes. Impressed the hell out of me. I have the Ohm 2.0. I feel it's slightly too small for my standard load out. My synthetic quilts take up a lot of room. Nice to see the size/feature comparison here.
To the inquisitive buyer ULA has the market bagged-- Robic fabric is king, and ULA's sewing quality is unmatched. These three packs cover any trip the average backpacker would ever need. I've used an ohm 2.0 the past 12+ years and its still going strong, the integrity of the pack seems almost like new to be honest. Cant say that for my zpacks arc blast or other waterproof fabric packs I've tried - they shred apart and delaminate after a few years of normal use, and stiches and other stress points fail in a short timespan. Not worth it in my opinion. I recently bought a Circuit to handle bulkier winter loads (im a man who likes to carry a few luxury items) and now I feel like I can comfortably and confidently backpack anything I'd even foresee hiking in the future with these two packs. Thanks for the video!
Libertyeagle99669 yeah.. me too, the circuit, the xlc, superfly, the Wookie, saloman’s 4d 3gtx, made my own stoves.. it goes on and on. Been watching him entertain us for years.. feel like I know him.. just a great spontaneous funny yet sincere human being.. God I hope he doesn’t see this, his head will explode!.. haha.. Whoooooo Buddyyyyy
I haven't had a real pack in 25 years. I've been using a big square bucket on an old aluminum frame. Time for a pack. I'll check out ULA👍 Post script: Good video!
U had me cracking up with granny with a shower curtain as a tent. Serious note I was confused on each type of pack. I'm sold now getting the circuit. This will be my big purchase next month. Thanks for the vid.
I agree!! This is the best review on these packs. I am looking for one of these and this has been a tremendous help for me to decide! Thanks so much, Shug! I’ve narrowed it down to the Ohm or Circuit......😎⚓️
Yes, Thanks to you SHUG, and all your awesome videos, I went and bought me a OHM 2.0. Picked it up at a good price as it was a previous year model, but so far has been amazing. Thanks for all the subliminal messages. My shoulders and legs thank thee!
Love my orange Ohm. Hey, what happens when your wife loves to watch Shug videos with you all year long? You wind up with a great Christmas... she surprised me with a compete Shug package: Ultimate Hang book, Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso, Fancee Feest stove and pop tarts. How great is that. Took a photo but can't seem to post it here. Thanks Shug for your positive influence on my gifts this year! -SOTAgoats
Sure would be nice for all pack manufacturers to do a side by side comparison. This video did more for me on ULA and pack info than all the outfitters employees that I have talked to except for "Lumpy". Sure would love to see someone pack a 0°degree synthetic sleeping bag, BV500 bear canister(with 8 days of food), 2-person Tiger Wall or MSR tent, , 2.5 liter water, mid layer, 3 socks, rain gear, puffy, minimum first aid, repair , MSR pocket rocket two, pot fuel container in a short torso 14" "Kids" pack. People keep saying you can but one MAJOR PROBLEM, no material which way pack gets packed, pack is way TOP HEAVY because of having such a short torso. I am an adult and stopped growing vertical🙄 years ago. I know about nesting things together for compaction. It is the vertical issue. I don't like a bunch of items hanging from outside of pack. Any positive help or input welcomed. Trying to find proper pack has been negative enough for me. Thanks😀😀😀😀🦋❤
the catalyst is the one if you use a bear canister. Ive had my circuit since they came out, its scuffed up, hip pockets blown out from climbing up and down rock faces and the net a few snags from bush whacking but its rock solid and I use it every trek. Over 500 videos on y/t already and its gone to Russia three times too. They loved it over there!
Perfect timing on this. I've been looking at new packs and this narrowed it down to between the Ohm and the Circuit. Your praise of them carries a lot of weight in my book. Thanks for the comparison, Shug.
Fun choice. Good luck with the choice. Can't go wrong. ULA Return policy: We understand that buying a pack online is not always fool proof, sometimes they don't fit, sometimes it just isn't what you thought it might be. We want to make your shopping experience with us as pleasant as possible, even if what you ordered didn't quite work out.If you need to exchange your pack for a different size or model please email ulacustomerservice@gmail.com explaining what you need, and we'll get right to work to solve your problem. We pay shipping to you on exchanges in U.S., so you'll just be responsible for getting the pack you have back to us. For returns follow the same procedure, just send us an email telling us that you would like to return the pack, no reason needed, and please be sure to include your order number. We will send you an authorization email to place in the box with your return. The purchase price will be refunded as soon as we receive the pack in our office, the original shipping charge is not refunded. Of course, returned and exchanged packs must be in new condition, we reserve the right to make adjustments to the refund amount if the pack is dirty or damaged. We also request that you return packs within 30 days. Fed Ex or Mail returns to 695w 1700s building 28 suite 102 Logan UT 84321. In order to make your exchange/return a little easier we can email you a FedEX return label for our customers in the lower 48 states. Please request this in your original email, we don't automatically send one. We charge a flat fee of $13 for the label, which is less than it would generally cost you at the local FedEx store, and all you have to do is print the label and hand the box to your local driver or store.
Great comparison video! I bought the Ohm after seeing how well it worked for you and I absolutely love it. You put it on and it just disappears, thanks for another great video Shug!
Another great video, Shug. Hopefully this will help people on the fence about what model pack to get. I went back and forth for a couple weeks on the Ohm vs the Circuit before I bought the Circuit. Glad I did. Chris makes a might fine and comfortable product.
Wonderful to see this. Not too much info at all. After having gone over the ULA website numerous times, this helps clarify the models a lot. Thanks Shug!
Just put in an order for an old stock Ohm 2.0. Color choices were less than optimal but the price sure was right. Can't wait to get my hands on that purple pack next week!!
Great review video my man. Nobody ever puts packs on and fills them up. A++ with 2 thumbs up. New subscriber also. Just got down to 27lbs but buying some new gear along with a ULA pack that will bring me down to 21lbs. So stoked!
I’m stoked, just received my ULA Catalyst in the mail (very lightly used, looks almost new, in fact) it was made with waterproof xpac material. I can’t wait to get it out and test it out.
So a couple of weeks ago I was going over trip planning. You made a video series. I was thinking about getting the Ohm. You made another video. Not sure how you're reading my mind but thank you for your videos
I am still tinkering with my cook kit. Funny as it would seem simple to put together but is the most frustrating part of my kit lol. Love the overview of the ULA packs, good stuff buddy
I love my Catalyst. Put a big silnylon dry bag in it and pack my hammock and quilts away by just rolling them up together and dropping them into the dry bag, roll the top -- no stuff sacks, no compression. Everything else dumps in on top of that. Five minutes and I'm walking again.
Love the Catalyst! She's a workhorse and you can get a bear canister in her no problem. Just did a southbound 3 night section hike of the AT all 42 miles of Maryland.
Okay, Shug, I just talked to Chris at ULA about features and what not. Decided to get the Catalyst w/ S-Curve Straps. Good customer service and easy purchase. Thanks for the review video, Kumbayachi! (Defn: Someone with whom I could sing Kumbaya around a campfire.) ;-)
No man should have 3 nice backpacks while others have none. I demand backpack redistribution. Really great, comprehensive review. I'm going back and forth between ULA and Osprey. Trying to shed weight from my current Kelty Coyote 4750 (over 5 lbs) Thanks for your videos.
This THIS was the video that didn't exist and I needed! It kinda creeps me out that you put it together at the moment when I was looking for a comparison video. Thank you, Shug!
Quite the fleet of ULA packs! I love my Catalyst for 4 season usage...strip those unwanted thingys off there and it weighs in at 43 oz or 2lb 11 oz. I don't use the bladder holder or the other sac on the inside or the hand hooks unless i dont use my hiking poles, then i love those hand holders.
They have great service: just sent a sternum strap because the buckle style changed: After many years the male end to the sternum broke, but the new end did not fit, evidently ULA just changed its buckles. Thinking of getting a Circuit with that X-Pac material. Lots of new colors too.
I'm getting a little worried here. I stumbled onto these Shug vids two days ago and cannot seem to stop watching them. Dude you have a totally weird kind of magic goin'. While I've learned a ton, gotten completely hooked on hammock camping, stayed up all night the first night glued to the vids, trying to talk hubby guy into backpacking with me, still watching anything shug related, and just burnt the hot dogs. Lord! What will become of me? Thank you for doing these vids! You're awesome! BTW, have you ever or will you ever do vids with your wife so maybe I can encourage hubby guy to give this thing a try? He's not into the out of doors but I keep hoping. Also have you ever been on any of the Colorado trails wr have out here? Thank you again! Stay true!
My wife is not a camper or backpacker. More a spa gal. That leaves me to go on the trail and be a 14 year old boy in my mind! No, have not hikes CO. I will someday. Whoooooooo Betty)))) Now get some sleep!
Great video Shug. I ended up buying the ULA Epic so I can leave the dry bag outside my tent, bring my harness inside and not worried about space or gettin my gear wet.
I bought a Circuit just before Christmas. I've tried many packs and this one was the easiest to get it to fit and feel good. I need more practice at packing it but I love the pack. Great video and good comparison of the packs. This video would have made my choice to go with the Circuit a bit easier. As always, great content and good entertainment Shug. Thanks!
Shug, I just ordered an OHM and am having Chris install shock cording across the webbing front pouch. Can't wait to get it and us it on the SHT sometime in May. Great vid Shug!
I really love them side pockets, the new ULA goes well with the HG stuff i can see the hillbilly pot getting a paint job at this rate ^^ great packs thanks.
Shug, this video pushed me over the edge and helped me choose the Circuit. I'm in love with mine after converting from an Osprey Atmos 65. :) wooooooooobudddday!
My first pack was the Quest Big Kahuna, huge and heavy as a young man I loved it even though it hurt. I then went through a few Arc'teryx packs, all good but still hurt. My last pack is a Catalyst and I love it. It doesn't hurt.
Brotha, you's one craaazy hippie, and I mean that as the highest of compliments. I'm really glad I watched this as now I know exactly which one of those beauties I'm going to buy. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the video Shug, for I am not a fan of buying a pack I cannot try on in a brick & mortar store. I have been looking at the ULA Circuit for over a year and you may have convinced me to pull the trigger and order one. ULA should post your video on their site, for your video review is much better than theirs. Watching your vid's 30 miles north of Charlotte in Mooresville NC. Whooo Buddy!!!
I got a Granite Gear Crown VC 60 Pack (34oz) last year using my old REI dividend. It leans into the ULA style more than others. The mesh on it is similar to the Circuits'. Given the choice I would have opted for a ULA pack, BUT I was able to snag the VC 60 for nothing. I've only used it on 2 trips, but overall I've been very happy with it. It's leaps better than my old pack. This video makes me wanna walk around with a backpack on right now. Good to feel like a hermit crab. : ) All secure!!!
TY for the vid Shug. Perfect timing, I'm in the market for a new pack and these where what I'm narrowing it down to. mostly likely the circuit but I really like the catalyst... hmmmmm
after thinking about it all day and watching your vid again I think I'm going to go with the catalyst. it looks like they changed it up a bit. It would be nice to have the extra room during winter in Wisco. compression straps on the side I can cinch it down. TY again for the vid. It will help ppl decide what's best for them.
Just got an Ohm 2.0 for Christmas. The mesh pocket on the back is the newer denser mesh I think like your Catalyst. Appreciate the info in this video and I'm looking forward to using my new pack on a trip in a couple weeks. Was using a Gregory Z55 and interested to see what my new packing style will be without that top pocket. Tanks Shug!
I use the OAM and my son uses the Epic. His Epic has been through a Summer as a Philmont Ranger (1k miles), about 1/4 of the AT and the ~600 mi El Camino Santiago. When flying on the cheap European airlines he uses the EPIC dry bag as the outer bag and stuffs the backpack and all into the bag. He's able to get a month's worth of backpacking f=gear in the airline's overhead bin.
Nothing better then some good ole shug! Just tried some Bad Byrons Butt Rubb - I walk around the house saying that saying you say ... wife is annoyed - thanks shug 😭☺
Great video, Shug! I own the Circuit, Catalyst and CDT. The Circuit is my general use pack; the Catalyst is for winter backpacking and very long trips, like the 100 Mile Wilderness (haven't done that yet); the CDT is great for lightweight/ultralight trips for a night or two or three. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Greetings again Shug! I'm replying because after watching this video a couple of times and looking at the pack I purchased a few years ago (I was never happy with it) I decided to take advantage of the “last year model clearance sale” over at ULA and ordered the Circuit. I was very conflicted choosing between the Circuit and the Catalyst but in the end I decided that at 62 years old the maximum load of 35 lbs for the Circuit was a good match for me (FYI your vid was instrumental in making the decision). Thank you for your videos they are very entertaining and informative. I truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to create them! No reply required.... I know you're a busy guy. :)
Just ordered my catalyst today. Merry Christmas to me !!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
I bought the Circuit, and have been training with it fully loaded for section hiking. When I have it on, I hardly feel like I'm carrying anything at all even though it's about 28 lbs of gear. Thanks, Shug, for these informative reviews.
Glad to hear that.
I used to camp a lot with my brother and grandpa but they arent here any more. My buddy is getting me into back packing and your videos are quite helpful.
It'll keep their memories strong in ya'.
How I feel about my Dad.
I watched this video 3 times before going with the Circuit over a year ago. Have been on several backpacks since then and I love this backpack! Bombproof and extremely comfortable! Thanks Shug!
A great pack. Glad your getting some good use on it.
This video was quite the wild ride but I loved every moment of it. I have a Circuit and it's the most comfortable pack I've ever owned, hands down. Thanks for such a fun and informative video!
I too do like that Circuit. I can kinda pack a little more haphazardly. Thankee....
I have the circuit and it is great , it along with my hammock made me fall in love with backpacking all over again. My brother bought a ohm because of your videos , I was very impressed with the quality but needed a larger pack and decided on the circuit . I wish I could carry two I would buy another one!
Glad the backwoods romance has been re-booted.
Bought a ULA after watching your earlier videos but got a Catalyst for the extra gear I need for hiking with a dog. Didn't know you had a Catalyst until later. I love it. Fits well and rides great.
Do you put the dog in it? ;-)
Ha ha ha! I sometimes wish she was that small. I need the extra capacity for a bigger tent, a protector for my inflatable sleeping pad, etc. Consider it backpacking for 1.5 people. Thankfully she carries her own food, first aid and such. But on a different note, when just me going out with "the guys", I bought a cheap hammock and use a lot of your advice. My back is better after a night in a hammock. Soooo keep up the videos.
An incredible help to me and anyone in my boat trying to decide whether to throw overboard the Catalyst or the Circuit,.... I appreciate so much the fact that the packs were filled to capacity to see their true shape in person.
If you don't Winter camp I find the Circuit very roomy
Shug, I could not agree more. I have the exact same Circuit (minus the Shug embroidery ) and I absolutely love it! ULA does quality work!
Whooooo Buddy))))
I watch the video and now sport a OHM 2.0, You can bring tears to a glass eye..Make me spend diaper money on myself. .But like you I was the fastest in the sllow class,Keep the vids coming. .Good day Sir...
Live to OHM...and be slow.
Best review of ULA Packs so far!! Why is this not on the ULA site, the side by side comparison of packs was super useful
Thankee.
The customer service from Chris is top of the line. I once emailed him on a holiday and figured I wouldn't hear anything for a few days. He answered in minutes. Impressed the hell out of me. I have the Ohm 2.0. I feel it's slightly too small for my standard load out. My synthetic quilts take up a lot of room. Nice to see the size/feature comparison here.
Yes on the synthetic being bulky!
I've had the 0hm 2.0 for about five years now and still think it's wonderful ! All the best ! Peace
I am on my second OHM...love them.
To the inquisitive buyer ULA has the market bagged-- Robic fabric is king, and ULA's sewing quality is unmatched. These three packs cover any trip the average backpacker would ever need. I've used an ohm 2.0 the past 12+ years and its still going strong, the integrity of the pack seems almost like new to be honest. Cant say that for my zpacks arc blast or other waterproof fabric packs I've tried - they shred apart and delaminate after a few years of normal use, and stiches and other stress points fail in a short timespan. Not worth it in my opinion. I recently bought a Circuit to handle bulkier winter loads (im a man who likes to carry a few luxury items) and now I feel like I can comfortably and confidently backpack anything I'd even foresee hiking in the future with these two packs. Thanks for the video!
I agree! ULA makes fantastic packs and I still use mine as my Go-To packs. The Circuit is nice when you want to toss a bit more in or pack casually.
Because of seeing Shug using ULA packs. I bought a ULA Circuit and it's great!
I'll take the blame.
Libertyeagle99669 yeah.. me too, the circuit, the xlc, superfly, the Wookie, saloman’s 4d 3gtx, made my own stoves.. it goes on and on. Been watching him entertain us for years.. feel like I know him.. just a great spontaneous funny yet sincere human being.. God I hope he doesn’t see this, his head will explode!.. haha.. Whoooooo Buddyyyyy
Me too
I haven't had a real pack in 25 years. I've been using a big square bucket on an old aluminum frame. Time for a pack. I'll check out ULA👍
Post script: Good video!
I like buckets. No zippers~
U had me cracking up with granny with a shower curtain as a tent. Serious note I was confused on each type of pack. I'm sold now getting the circuit. This will be my big purchase next month. Thanks for the vid.
ULA all the way/
I agree!! This is the best review on these packs. I am looking for one of these and this has been a tremendous help for me to decide! Thanks so much, Shug! I’ve narrowed it down to the Ohm or Circuit......😎⚓️
Hope it serves you as well as mine have served me.
Yes, Thanks to you SHUG, and all your awesome videos, I went and bought me a OHM 2.0. Picked it up at a good price as it was a previous year model, but so far has been amazing. Thanks for all the subliminal messages. My shoulders and legs thank thee!
Yes...he has some good end of year deals. Live to OHM.
I'm liking the look of that Circuit...thanks for sharing!!
It feels so nice and glows!
Love my orange Ohm. Hey, what happens when your wife loves to watch Shug videos with you all year long? You wind up with a great Christmas... she surprised me with a compete Shug package: Ultimate Hang book, Medaglia D'Oro Instant Espresso, Fancee Feest stove and pop tarts. How great is that. Took a photo but can't seem to post it here. Thanks Shug for your positive influence on my gifts this year! -SOTAgoats
Whoooooo Buddy.......I like the cut of your wifes jib!
Sure would be nice for all pack manufacturers to do a side by side comparison. This video did more for me on ULA and pack info than all the outfitters employees that I have talked to except for "Lumpy".
Sure would love to see someone pack a 0°degree synthetic sleeping bag, BV500 bear canister(with 8 days of food), 2-person Tiger Wall or MSR tent, , 2.5 liter water, mid layer, 3 socks, rain gear, puffy, minimum first aid, repair , MSR pocket rocket two, pot fuel container in a short torso 14" "Kids" pack. People keep saying you can but one MAJOR PROBLEM, no material which way pack gets packed, pack is way TOP HEAVY because of having such a short torso. I am an adult and stopped growing vertical🙄 years ago. I know about nesting things together for compaction. It is the vertical issue. I don't like a bunch of items hanging from outside of pack. Any positive help or input welcomed. Trying to find proper pack has been negative enough for me. Thanks😀😀😀😀🦋❤
I got my catalyst a couple of years ago on black Friday at Midwest Mountaineering. got it fitted and everything. it's truley a great pack.
Great store! And Score!
the catalyst is the one if you use a bear canister. Ive had my circuit since they came out, its scuffed up, hip pockets blown out from climbing up and down rock faces and the net a few snags from bush whacking but its rock solid and I use it every trek. Over 500 videos on y/t already and its gone to Russia three times too. They loved it over there!
Good news!
Perfect timing on this. I've been looking at new packs and this narrowed it down to between the Ohm and the Circuit. Your praise of them carries a lot of weight in my book. Thanks for the comparison, Shug.
Fun choice. Good luck with the choice.
Can't go wrong.
ULA Return policy:
We understand that buying a pack online is not always fool proof, sometimes they don't fit, sometimes it just isn't what you thought it might be. We want to make your shopping experience with us as pleasant as possible, even if what you ordered didn't quite work out.If you need to exchange your pack for a different size or model please email ulacustomerservice@gmail.com explaining what you need, and we'll get right to work to solve your problem. We pay shipping to you on exchanges in U.S., so you'll just be responsible for getting the pack you have back to us. For returns follow the same procedure, just send us an email telling us that you would like to return the pack, no reason needed, and please be sure to include your order number. We will send you an authorization email to place in the box with your return. The purchase price will be refunded as soon as we receive the pack in our office, the original shipping charge is not refunded. Of course, returned and exchanged packs must be in new condition, we reserve the right to make adjustments to the refund amount if the pack is dirty or damaged. We also request that you return packs within 30 days. Fed Ex or Mail returns to 695w 1700s building 28 suite 102 Logan UT 84321. In order to make your exchange/return a little easier we can email you a FedEX return label for our customers in the lower 48 states. Please request this in your original email, we don't automatically send one. We charge a flat fee of $13 for the label, which is less than it would generally cost you at the local FedEx store, and all you have to do is print the label and hand the box to your local driver or store.
Great comparison video! I bought the Ohm after seeing how well it worked for you and I absolutely love it. You put it on and it just disappears, thanks for another great video Shug!
Born to OHM. Your right....it does vanish.
Another great video, Shug. Hopefully this will help people on the fence about what model pack to get. I went back and forth for a couple weeks on the Ohm vs the Circuit before I bought the Circuit. Glad I did. Chris makes a might fine and comfortable product.
Circuit seems perfect. Great company for sure.
Very informative, entertaining, comical and to the point. Thank you!!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))) and thanks.
Wonderful to see this. Not too much info at all. After having gone over the ULA website numerous times, this helps clarify the models a lot. Thanks Shug!
Glad to serve.
Always a good thing to wake up to a Shug production. Thank you Sir.
I go to sleep to them!
Just put in an order for an old stock Ohm 2.0. Color choices were less than optimal but the price sure was right. Can't wait to get my hands on that purple pack next week!!
Great review video my man. Nobody ever puts packs on and fills them up. A++ with 2 thumbs up. New subscriber also. Just got down to 27lbs but buying some new gear along with a ULA pack that will bring me down to 21lbs. So stoked!
Thankee feller. Got my base...everything except water, fuel and food to about 17 pounds with a good comfortable load.
From what I can see ,ULA makes a great pack. I came looking for a pack and I think I made my mind up. Circuit it is. Hand loops and all. Thank's
Some good looking packs. I didn't know you can pack that much stuff in a backpack 🎒.
It is an art.
I’m stoked, just received my ULA Catalyst in the mail (very lightly used, looks almost new, in fact) it was made with waterproof xpac material. I can’t wait to get it out and test it out.
Hope it serves you well.
Definitely going to try a ULA this year. I do enjoy my granite gear packs though. Great video.
Stay with the pack your happy with>>>>> Whoooooo Buddy))))
This "comfort weight" hiker loves his ULA Circuit. Quite a big step up from my beloved 40 year old Gerry.
Yessir. I feel ya' on that.
Excellent review and demonstration of each pack's capabilities ... can't beat "Made in the USA" ... thanks for your videos Shug!!
Yessir and thankee.
So a couple of weeks ago I was going over trip planning. You made a video series. I was thinking about getting the Ohm. You made another video. Not sure how you're reading my mind but thank you for your videos
Haaaa...love it. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
I am still tinkering with my cook kit. Funny as it would seem simple to put together but is the most frustrating part of my kit lol. Love the overview of the ULA packs, good stuff buddy
They are personal to you for sure....th-cam.com/video/BdR0_NwaZFs/w-d-xo.html
I love my Catalyst. Put a big silnylon dry bag in it and pack my hammock and quilts away by just rolling them up together and dropping them into the dry bag, roll the top -- no stuff sacks, no compression. Everything else dumps in on top of that. Five minutes and I'm walking again.
Yessir....good way to go for sure.
Love the Catalyst! She's a workhorse and you can get a bear canister in her no problem. Just did a southbound 3 night section hike of the AT all 42 miles of Maryland.
Whooooo Buddy))))
Merci Shug for the compared review! Very useful! I'll probably get the Ula Circuit!
a great pack. tell them shug sent ya'
@@shugemery will do avec plaisir! (with pleasure)
Okay, Shug, I just talked to Chris at ULA about features and what not. Decided to get the Catalyst w/ S-Curve Straps. Good customer service and easy purchase. Thanks for the review video, Kumbayachi! (Defn: Someone with whom I could sing Kumbaya around a campfire.) ;-)
Chris is a right goodie of a feller. Glad you had a good experience.
Great video Shug. Santa brought my wife a Circuit so we will both be travelin' in style next hiking season. See you on hte trail!
Whoooooo Betty)))))
No man should have 3 nice backpacks while others have none. I demand backpack redistribution.
Really great, comprehensive review. I'm going back and forth between ULA and Osprey. Trying to shed weight from my current Kelty Coyote 4750 (over 5 lbs) Thanks for your videos.
I too have a Kelty Coyote!
I ordered a Circuit based mostly on your recommendation. It will be delivered tomorrow, can't wait.
Hope you enjoy toting it.
This THIS was the video that didn't exist and I needed! It kinda creeps me out that you put it together at the moment when I was looking for a comparison video. Thank you, Shug!
I could feel you so I did this. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
My catalyst arrived today. !!!!! Now about that 0F Degree Lightweight load out... :-)
Quite the fleet of ULA packs! I love my Catalyst for 4 season usage...strip those unwanted thingys off there and it weighs in at 43 oz or 2lb 11 oz.
I don't use the bladder holder or the other sac on the inside or the hand hooks unless i dont use my hiking poles, then i love those hand holders.
For sure a fine fleet.
Shug, you are the man, thanks for the details on these packs.
It needed to be done it did.
Thanks for the detailed comparison, much more info than the website.
Good to hear you got something from it.
Thanks Shug! I ordered the Ohm. If I need a good giggle and great info I always go to you:)
hope you like it and get out often with it.
I got my new Ohm 2.0 for Christmas and can't wait to try it out!!
I sure hope it likes you!
Took me 2 days of searching but I stumbled upon this gem! Thanks great video lol
This might help ya' next time....th-cam.com/video/Qdus8XYOYdo/w-d-xo.html
Such a great review! Well done, sir. Love the in-depth examination and effort. My next pack will be a ULA.
Whoooooo Buddy.
They have great service: just sent a sternum strap because the buckle style changed: After many years the male end to the sternum broke, but the new end did not fit, evidently ULA just changed its buckles. Thinking of getting a Circuit with that X-Pac material. Lots of new colors too.
I love those guys. Chris is a top feller.
I have the Granite Gear Blaze AC 60, But went to the ULA Circuit, like both equally ! Whooo Buddy !!
Like two great girlfriends!
Bought me a Circuit, can't wait to try it out with my new Amok Drauuummmrr! Great comparison video, helped my decision : ) thankee Shug
May they serve you well. Whooooo Buddy)))))
I'm getting a little worried here. I stumbled onto these Shug vids two days ago and cannot seem to stop watching them. Dude you have a totally weird kind of magic goin'. While I've learned a ton, gotten completely hooked on hammock camping, stayed up all night the first night glued to the vids, trying to talk hubby guy into backpacking with me, still watching anything shug related, and just burnt the hot dogs. Lord!
What will become of me?
Thank you for doing these vids! You're awesome!
BTW, have you ever or will you ever do vids with your wife so maybe I can encourage hubby guy to give this thing a try? He's not into the out of doors but I keep hoping.
Also have you ever been on any of the Colorado trails wr have out here? Thank you again! Stay true!
My wife is not a camper or backpacker. More a spa gal. That leaves me to go on the trail and be a 14 year old boy in my mind!
No, have not hikes CO. I will someday.
Whoooooooo Betty))))
Now get some sleep!
Great video Shug. I ended up buying the ULA Epic so I can leave the dry bag outside my tent, bring my harness inside and not worried about space or gettin my gear wet.
That seems like a cool rig. Are you a rafter?
Excellent comp! Thanks!
Glad it gave some insight. Thankee.
I bought a Circuit just before Christmas. I've tried many packs and this one was the easiest to get it to fit and feel good. I need more practice at packing it but I love the pack. Great video and good comparison of the packs. This video would have made my choice to go with the Circuit a bit easier. As always, great content and good entertainment Shug. Thanks!
I've yet to have my Circuit on the trail but can't wait to dirty it up.
Well git goin'! If the weather up there is too cold for the Circuit, Arkansas is much warmer, come on down.
It is more Catalyst weather right now.
Brilliant, informative - and very entertaining! Thanks.. Stay safe folks.
Whooooo Buddy)))))
@@shugemery we're all buddies!! : )
Have the circuit and love it !! Great review Shug !!
Yessir. Great pack.
ULa-La! I'm an Osprey guy, but I'm gonna check me out one of these here ULA packs one of these days. Great vid as always Shug. Keep on Hikin'
Carry forth.
shugemery hey Shug, have you ever tried or reviewed the ULA Camino 2?
my three choices from ULA, CDT, Epic, circuit...I'll own them someday..I'm still a granite gear junky but have been expanding my horizons.
All nice junk to own for a gear junkie. money well spent.
Thanks Shug! Just got a Circut this fall. Love it!
Perfect Circuit!
Great review ! My wife and I are going to order 2 circuits . Thanks for the great info!
Whooooooo Buddy)))))
I love your enthusiasm!
I get excited easily.
Best gear review on TH-cam... Ever! :) Bar none
Glad you think so! Whooooooo Buddy)))))
Shug, I just ordered an OHM and am having Chris install shock cording across the webbing front pouch. Can't wait to get it and us it on the SHT sometime in May. Great vid Shug!
Good call and good call.
I really love them side pockets, the new ULA goes well with the HG stuff i can see the hillbilly pot getting a paint job at this rate ^^ great packs thanks.
The Hillbilly has that natural patina...know what I mean-a?
Very good comparisson Shug! Thanks for taking the time to make this vid! Cheers, Marc
Y'elcome.
Perfect timing with this! I was just contemplating getting a new pack from ULA. Great comparison between the 3 packs.
Whoooooo Buddy))))
Shug, this video pushed me over the edge and helped me choose the Circuit. I'm in love with mine after converting from an Osprey Atmos 65. :) wooooooooobudddday!
Great to hear! Whooooo Buddy)))))
As always, full of great tips with that "Je ne sais quoi" humor. Thanks Shug
Merci and Whoooo Buddy))))
My first pack was the Quest Big Kahuna, huge and heavy as a young man I loved it even though it hurt. I then went through a few Arc'teryx packs, all good but still hurt. My last pack is a Catalyst and I love it. It doesn't hurt.
Love hearing that.
You're awesome shug! Keep doing your thing!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
I’m sold on the Circuit.
Real good choice.
Brotha, you's one craaazy hippie, and I mean that as the highest of compliments.
I'm really glad I watched this as now I know exactly which one of those beauties I'm going to buy. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the video Shug, for I am not a fan of buying a pack I cannot try on in a brick & mortar store. I have been looking at the ULA Circuit for over a year and you may have convinced me to pull the trigger and order one. ULA should post your video on their site, for your video review is much better than theirs. Watching your vid's 30 miles north of Charlotte in Mooresville NC. Whooo Buddy!!!
Hope your eatin' some good NC BBQ and sweet tea and naner puddin.
Great video man 👍🏻👍🏻 will be getting the catalyst .
Whooooo Buddy)))))
That juggling was awesome!
Thankee...tough trick to get! Took a while.
shugemery great content, liked and subscribed!
I got a Granite Gear Crown VC 60 Pack (34oz) last year using my old REI dividend. It leans into the ULA style more than others. The mesh on it is similar to the Circuits'. Given the choice I would have opted for a ULA pack, BUT I was able to snag the VC 60 for nothing. I've only used it on 2 trips, but overall I've been very happy with it. It's leaps better than my old pack.
This video makes me wanna walk around with a backpack on right now. Good to feel like a hermit crab. : )
All secure!!!
-11º here this morn. I may crawl inside one of my packs.
Awesome balls at the end there!
Thankee. Finally getting it up to feel.
TY for the vid Shug. Perfect timing, I'm in the market for a new pack and these where what I'm narrowing it down to.
mostly likely the circuit but I really like the catalyst... hmmmmm
Tough choices....tough choices....
after thinking about it all day and watching your vid again I think I'm going to go with the catalyst. it looks like they changed it up a bit. It would be nice to have the extra room during winter in Wisco. compression straps on the side I can cinch it down. TY again for the vid. It will help ppl decide what's best for them.
You’re a funny hoot, Shug. Great review awhile back.
Whooooo Buddy)))))
Just got an Ohm 2.0 for Christmas. The mesh pocket on the back is the newer denser mesh I think like your Catalyst. Appreciate the info in this video and I'm looking forward to using my new pack on a trip in a couple weeks. Was using a Gregory Z55 and interested to see what my new packing style will be without that top pocket. Tanks Shug!
Like I said....I never missed my top pocket. Hope tou convert smoothly.
Excellent review sir! As I am looking to get a Catalyst myself.
Yessir. Great pack.
It's hard to beat a ULA pack..I love my Circuit!!
I concur.
Thanks Shug, a good overview, I love osprey packs
I see a lot of those Ospreys on the trail.
ULA circuit, what a great back! Jack of all trades, especially in bear canister country!
Its great to know a canister fits in the circuit. Thanks
I use the OAM and my son uses the Epic. His Epic has been through a Summer as a Philmont Ranger (1k miles), about 1/4 of the AT and the ~600 mi El Camino Santiago. When flying on the cheap European airlines he uses the EPIC dry bag as the outer bag and stuffs the backpack and all into the bag. He's able to get a month's worth of backpacking f=gear in the airline's overhead bin.
Whoooooo Buddies!
Nothing better then some good ole shug! Just tried some Bad Byrons Butt Rubb - I walk around the house saying that saying you say ... wife is annoyed - thanks shug 😭☺
I annoy my wife all day all night.....Bad Byrons Butt Rubb, Bad Byrons Butt Rubb for the Holidays...All the day....
Great review in details. Thanks for sharing and ATB!
Y'elcome.
The picture of you saying "that's a purtty boil" just made me laugh. I want one.
It is a new t-shirt design I am working on. Thankee. Just goofing around at this point.
Love my Catalyst nice comparison also love the shirt will have to break my out soon.
Thankee and thanks.
Love the orange! That looks like a good pack for the AT. :)
Looks good on any trail))))))
i love the new Orange color on the packs. love my Ohm had it for 5 or 6 years now. but maby i need a orange Catalyst :)
It makes the trail glow!
Great video, Shug! I own the Circuit, Catalyst and CDT. The Circuit is my general use pack; the Catalyst is for winter backpacking and very long trips, like the 100 Mile Wilderness (haven't done that yet); the CDT is great for lightweight/ultralight trips for a night or two or three. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Sounds like a nice pack armada.
Outstanding!
Mucho appreciato.
Greetings again Shug! I'm replying because after watching this video a couple of times and looking at the pack I purchased a few years ago (I was never happy with it) I decided to take advantage of the “last year model clearance sale” over at ULA and ordered the Circuit. I was very conflicted choosing between the Circuit and the Catalyst but in the end I decided that at 62 years old the maximum load of 35 lbs for the Circuit was a good match for me (FYI your vid was instrumental in making the decision). Thank you for your videos they are very entertaining and informative. I truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to create them!
No reply required.... I know you're a busy guy. :)