"Cottage manufacturers for (ultra-) lightweight gear"

[Karolinam]

I've found sth that could be interesting. Have you guys knew about any of those "'cottage manufacturers"? Is there sth worth trying?

http://lighthiker.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/cottage-manufacturers/

 

[nigelp]

I've found sth that could be interesting. Have you guys knew about any of those "'cottage manufacturers"? Is there sth worth trying?

http://lighthiker.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/cottage-manufacturers/

Many are reputable and established businesses supplying light weight and ultra light weight gear for some time. I fear there prices will be way to high for the frugal lot on here

 

[gregorach]

I thought Kathmandu had ceased trading after Julian's sad demise?

 

[Glen]

I thought Kathmandu had ceased trading after Julian's sad demise?

Wendy still does stuff as far as I know, probably not updating the website though as I found emails bounced from the one given, however a phone call worked ( approx 2 years ago )