Our Guide to Garage Grown Gear's Small Business Week Sale 2025
Curated guide to ultralight and cottage brand backpacking gear
As ultralight backpackers, we believe cottage-grown brands are important to the hiking culture. That’s why we’re so thrilled for Garage Grown Gear’s Small Business Sale featuring small brands that specialize in ultralight and lightweight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear.
We spent more than 10 hours scanning what's on sale to highlight the ultralight gear items we recommend and the sales worth your time.
Sale goes from Tuesday, May 13th to Tuesday, May 20th.
Exclusive deals on each brand's website and Garage Grown Gear’s Sale Page.
See all our favorite sale items on our Deals Page, updated daily.
Treeline Review’s Guide to the Garage Grown Gear Small Business Sale 2025
CNOC VECTO WATER CARRIER BAGS
Small Business Sale Deal: 15% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 2.8 oz (28 mm threading), 3.1 oz (42 mm threading)
CNOC Outdoors Vecto water containers are our favorite collapsible water container in our Arizona Trail Gear List. These durable water containers make filtering water easy because they thread with bothSawyer Squeeze and Katadyn BeFree water filters, two top picks in our Best Water Filters story.
ENLIGHTENED REVELATION QUILT
Small business week sale: 20% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 19.18 oz (20F)
This is a rare chance to get the 19.18 oz quilt at a discount.
One of the most common quilts among thru-hikers, the Revelation is in our Best Sleeping Quilts story, a quilt is an ultralight upgrade that can save you 1/3 or more of the weight of a sleeping bag. For an even lighter version, check out the Enlightened Enigma (also on sale).
Kula Cloth Pee Cloth
Small business week sale: 20% off + FREE limited edition sticker on their site on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 0.5 oz
Replace TP with this quick-drying, pack-friendly, antimicrobial cloth.
You’ll find it in our Eco-Friendly Gear Swaps guide. We even know folks who use their Kula Cloth at home.
We love supporting Kula because they’re a women-owned outdoor brand.
Holey Hiker backcountry BIDET
Small business week sale: 27.27% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 0.14 oz
A winner in our Best Backcountry Bidets guide. We’re fans of bidets in our Favorite PCT Gear.
Hikers are obsessed. If you aren't sure about bidets, this sale is a good time to find out for yourself.
Bogler co Potty Trowel
Small business week sale: 15% off on their Amazon store
Weight: 0.5 oz
Overall winner in our Best Backcountry Potty Trowels guide! Lightweight, affordable, strong against rocks and roots.
That’s why you’ll see it on our sub-8 pound Ultralight PCT Gear List.
ombraz armless sunglasses
Small business week sale: $50 off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 0.7 oz
A winner in our Best Running Sunglasses guide, these are popular among thru-hikers because they are lightweight and have fewer parts that can break or get lost. It was in Sam’s Favorite Gear from Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
20% Alpine Fit
Small business week sale: 20% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: Varies
Big sale on one of our favorite Women Owned Outdoor Brands, Alpine Fit was a winner in our Best Hiking Tights guide as well as being a Treeline Review writer favorite brand.
AlpenBlowPad Inflatable
Small business week sale: 20% off site wide and on sale at GGG
Weight: 8.1 g
We’re testing the Alpenblow Sleeping Pad inflator and it has already won a spot in our hearts and Best Gear we’re Testing Spring 2025.
Lite AF
Small business week sale: 15% off cart and on sale at GGG
Winner in our Best Backpacking Backpacks guide, this comfortable backpack has all the features we are looking for plus a great ride. It’s the winner for best for thru-hiking, if you can snag one!
Rawlogy Eco Cork Massage Ball
Small business week sale: 25% off PRE-SALE recovery drinks + FREE gift, 15% off everything else on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 1.0 oz (mini), 1.4 oz (classic)
We're big fans of the Rawlogy Eco Cork massage ball, which we write about a trail self-care hack in our How to take care of your feet while hiking article. This lightweight ball has similar density to heavy massage balls recommended by physical therapists, giving backpacker the roll-out benefits without the weight.
ENLIGHTENED EQUIPMENT TORRID
Small business sale: 20% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 8.4 oz (men’s medium), 7.56 oz (women’s medium)
When Naomi was planning her Iceland traverse, she knew that the weather was going to be the biggest challenge – rain, snow, wind, cold.
She needed an insulation layer that would stay warm when wet, had breathability, and would also pack down small because she had a lot to carry and not much space in her pack. The Enlightened Equipment Torrid was exactly what she needed.
pinnacle foods cheddar biscuits
Small business week sale: 25% off on their website and at GGG
Weight: 4.7 os
Widely considered the best backpacking meal out there and an upcoming winner in our Best Freeze-Dried Meals this calorie-dense, filling dinner is better than what you’d get in a restaurant.
CNOC Vesica Water Bottle
Small business week sale: 15% off on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 2.1 oz
These reliable soft bottles can fit easily in a water bottle pocket. They're stashable when empty and are lightweight for a 1 L bottle with a tethered cap. It'll fit a Sawyer Squeeze filter on top for easy (and non-breakable) filtering of water. It's FDA approved to be free of BPA, BPS, and BPF.
Goosefeet Gear Down Socks
Small business week sale: 10% off site-wide with code SBSW25, sale at GGG
Weight: ~2 oz (depending on size)
The Goosefeet Gear Down Socks are the lightest way to keep your feet warm. Whether your feet get cold in their sleeping bag or around camp, the Goosefeet Down Booties are among the lightest out there and are made in the US. They're stuffed with 850 fp down and can help keep you warm without expensive investments in heavier weight sleeping bags. They’re in our How to Sleep Warmer while Camping and Backpacking guide.
Chicken Tramper Water Bottle Sleeve
Small business week sale: 20% off In-Stock Items & Made to Order Wallets & SwitchPacks on website, on sale at GGG
Weight: 1.4 oz
Keep your water or electrolyte drink easily accessible with a water bottle sleeve. The Chicken Tramper Water bottle sleeves work with most backpacking backpacks, converting them into vest-style packs (well, at least when it comes to being able to reach your water). Made of rugged mesh and XPac in the US, these are favorites of fastpackers, thru-hikers, and any one who gets thirsty.
tough cutie socks
Small business week sale: 40% off a 5 sock pack on their website and on sale at GGG
Weight: 1.6 oz
A winner in our Best Hiking Socks guide, these socks are seriously comfortable and body-mapped to fit well. They’re a Women-Owned Outdoor Brand, too.
Allmansright gear
Small business week sale: 15% off select gear on their website, on sale at GGG
Weight: Varies
We’re big fans of allmansright, the design-forward ultralight gear brand that makes innovative and sustainable gear in the Bronx.
We’ve interviewed founder Liv Melo for our Behind the Scenes with Ultralight Gear brands story and think this is a brand to keep your eye on!
Purple rain adventure skirts
Small business week sale: 20% off full price items on website, on sale at GGG
Weight: Varies by size
The overall winner in our Best Hiking Skirts and Dresses guide, the Purple Rain Skirt is versatile enough for rugged thru-hikes, travel, or going to the opera (we’ve done it all!).
You’ll see it in Where to Go guides from our PCT Gear List to our NYC Urban Hike list.
Alpine Fit bushwhacking leggings
Small business sale: 20% off on website, on sale at GGG
Weight: differs by size
We're stoked that the Alpine Fit Bushwhacking leggings are available as part of Small Business Week for the first time. These rugged leggings are available in curvy and straight fit to accommodate different shaped bodies of adventurers. Made in Alaska by a Women Owned business, these stylish leggings can handle thorny plants, alder, and whatever your bushwhacky trails throw at you. It's a winner in our Best Hiking leggings guide.
Trail Toothbrush by Trail Stuff
Small business week sale: 20% off, on sale at GGG
Weight: 4.4 oz
You've seen the viral ultralight toothbrush that attaches to your camp spoon? It's 25% off for Small business week. So if you're curious (and we certainly are!) this sale is a great time to pick one up…especially since returns are not accepted on this product!
3 g bidet by igneous
Small business week sale: 20% off all items, on sale at GGG
Weight: 0.1 oz
Backcountry bidet fan seeking the lightest option possible? The 3 g bidet by Igneous is it! If you're curious about ultralight backcountry bidets, this is a good time to test it out for yourself. It’s a winner in our Best Backcountry Bidets guide.
Farm to Summit Meals
Small business week sale: 20% off site-wide with discount code SBSW25, on sale at GGG
Weight: 6.3 oz
Farm to Summit is an upcoming winner in our Best Freeze-Dried Meals. Their meals are hearty with generous servings and protein. Plus, they are dedicated to reducing waste by using “cosmetically challenged” local veggies.
Pika summit suds Soap
Small business week sale: 20% off all items on their website, on sale at GGG
Weight: 1 oz, 3 oz packet (bulk)
A favorite in our Best Ultralight Luxury Gear guide, soap can make a huge difference in making you feel more cleanly on trail.
bear vault sprint bear cans
Small business week sale: 20% off all bear cans on their website, on sale at GGG, on sale at GGG
Weight: Varies
Keep your food protected and stay Leave No Trace while saving a bear’s life. You’ll see Bear Vault bear cans in our guides to the John Muir Trail and PCT.
PackIt Gourmet dehydrated meals
Small business sale: 15% off the LOng Weekend Meal Bundle
Weight: 3.8 oz
I did a big side-by-side comparison of nearly 50 freeze dried and dehydrated backpacking meals. The Austintatious Tortilla Soup was one of the best backpacking meals I've had. The brand sweeps in our Best Freeze-Dried Meals guide. The Small Business Sale is a good time to grab one of these and find out for yourself.
Katabatic Tarn Jacket
Small business week sale: 20% off jackets, bivys, hoods
Weight: 9.3 oz (men's), 8.6 oz (women's)
We're big fans of the Katabatic Tarn jacket and even wrote a in-depth review on this ultralight down jacket. Designed specifically for thru-hikers, this ultralight puffy has an excellent warmth to weight ratio. Rare in ultralight jackets, it uses the more expensive internal box wall construction on the top of hood and shoulders to increase water resistance, heat retention, and durability.
Symbiosis Gear The Alpen Pack
Small business week: 20% off the Alpen
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz
A winner for best thru-hiking pack in our Best Hiking and Backpacking Packs for Women guide, this minimalist backpacking backpack is made for people with boobs.
