3F UL Gear

3F UL Gear (also styled 3FULGEAR or 3F UL GEAR) is a Chinese outdoor brand specializing in affordable ultralight hiking and backpacking equipment. According to the company, it began in 2008 when Mr. Ye, a former tent pattern maker who had worked in a Korean tent factory, gathered displaced workers after the 2008 Asian financial crisis and started making lightweight outdoor products. He later partnered with Mr. Liang, a well-known hiker in the lightweight hiking community, and in 2015 a third partner, Yu, joined after leaving his job as a guide and outdoor educator. The brand states that it has been crafting high-quality ultralight tents since 2009. The name "3F" is explained by the company as coming from a beginner-friendly mountain peak that introduces many climbers to the outdoors, reflecting the brand's mission to make ultralight hiking accessible. Product names are often inspired by trails the founders have hiked, such as Lanshan (named on the Langta Trek in 2017, meaning "Blue Mountains"), Yue (named in NyenchingTanggula in 2019), and Tianshan. 3F UL Gear's best-known products are its ultralight tents, particularly the Lanshan series. The official store lists Lanshan 1 (780 g, one-person, double wall), Lanshan 2 (1120 g, two-person, double wall), Lanshan 1 Pro (690 g, one-person, single wall), and Lanshan 2 Pro (960 g, two-person, single wall). The brand also offers the Tianshan Ultra backpack, designed for a 2024 Tianshan mountains expedition with a maximum load of 42 lbs (19 kg) and built with Ultra200x fabric; the Beetle16 2.0 car camping and base camp tent; the Taiji 1 lightweight free-standing tent; and ultralight alcohol cooking systems. It sells internationally through its own online store, offering free worldwide shipping on qualifying orders and occasional discount codes. The brand positions itself at the affordable end of the ultralight market, aiming to provide budget-conscious hikers with lightweight gear. Its products have been reviewed by outlets such as Backpacker, and its website features adventure reports and gear reviews. 3F UL Gear remains a private company and does not appear to be listed on a stock exchange.

3F UL Gear traces its origins to 2008, when Mr. Ye, a former tent pattern maker who had spent years working in a Korean tent factory, saw many tent factories shut down during the 2008 Asian financial crisis. He gathered a group of displaced workers and established 3FULGEAR. The company states that it has been crafting high-quality ultralight tents since 2009. The name "3F" is said to come from a beginner-friendly mountain peak that introduces hundreds of climbers each week to the outdoors, a symbol of the brand's goal to make ultralight hiking accessible. While hiking, Mr. Ye met his hiking partner Mr. Liang (trail name: Flat Canister). Both shared a passion for hiking, camping, and fishing, and Mr. Liang was particularly inspired by the philosophy of lightweight gear. Together they began designing and crafting lightweight outdoor products. Mr. Liang, described as a well-known hiker in the lightweight hiking community, met a new hiking partner, Yu, in 2015. They tackled some of the most challenging trails together, and Yu left his job as a guide and outdoor educator to join the team, focusing on improving and designing innovative products. Over the years the team hiked thousands of kilometers, testing their gear on trails. Many product names are inspired by these trails: Lanshan, named during the Langta Trek in 2017, means "Blue Mountains"; Yue, named in NyenchingTanggula in 2019, refers to endless snowy peaks; and Tianshan is another such name. The brand's official store highlights the Lanshan series of ultralight tents, including Lanshan 1 (780 g, one-person, double wall), Lanshan 2 (1120 g, two-person, double wall), Lanshan 1 Pro (690 g, one-person, single wall), and Lanshan 2 Pro (960 g, two-person, single wall). More recent products include the Tianshan Ultra backpack, designed for a 2024 Tianshan mountains expedition, with a maximum load capacity of 42 lbs (19 kg) and built with Ultra200x fabric; the Beetle16 2.0 car camping and base camp tent with multiple skylights and an entrance, using a tent pole structure originally designed by 3FULGEAR; the Taiji 1 lightweight free-standing tent, described as fully freestanding with a lightest trail weight of 1561 grams; and ultralight alcohol cooking systems. The brand sells worldwide through its online store and has been covered by outdoor media such as Backpacker.

• 2024

  Tianshan Ultra backpack designed for a 2024 Tianshan mountains expedition.

• 2019

  Yue product name inspired in NyenchingTanggula, referring to endless snowy peaks.

• 2017

  Lanshan product name inspired during the Langta Trek, meaning "Blue Mountains".

• 2015

  Yu joins the team after leaving his job as a guide and outdoor educator.

• 2009

  Brand states it has been crafting high-quality ultralight tents since this year.

• 2008

  Mr. Ye gathers displaced tent factory workers and establishes 3FULGEAR after the Asian financial crisis.

Affordable ultralight hiking gear for outdoor enthusiasts

• Lanshan 1

  780 g, 1-person, double wall ultralight tent.

• Lanshan 2

  1120 g, 2-person, double wall ultralight tent.

• Lanshan 1 Pro

  690 g, 1-person, single wall ultralight tent.

• Lanshan 2 Pro

  960 g, 2-person, single wall ultralight tent.

• Tianshan Ultra

  Backpack designed for a 2024 Tianshan mountains expedition, max load 42 lbs (19 kg), built with Ultra200x fabric.

• Beetle16 2.0

  Car camping and base camp tent with multiple skylights and entrance, using a tent pole structure originally designed by 3FULGEAR.

• Taiji 1

  Lightweight free-standing tent, fully freestanding with no terrain restrictions, lightest trail weight 1561 grams.

• BF alcohol stoves

  Ultralight alcohol cooking system with high power and fuel efficiency.

1. 13F UL GEAR Official Store - Ultralight Backpacking Gear3fulgear.com
2. 2our team - 3F UL GEAR Ultralight Outdoor Gears3fulgear.com