Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Ryan Van Duzer is an adventurer hailing from Boulder, Colorado. He's best known on his popular YouTube channel as a bikepacker, but he's also a hiker, trail runner, ultra-racer, and world traveler. As a TV host, his work was featured from branded content with Men's Journal to Discovery Channel's "Out of the Wild: Venezuela". He's written books, he's a motivational speaker, and he's accomplished in...

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals' Lead Designer Brigham Crane to discuss their new base layer: The Highline Thermal Leggings. Highline Thermal Leggings: https://bit.ly/3PNOurE  

This week, we welcome onto the podcast Jeremiah & Bridgette Stringer! Jeremiah is a backpacker who's dedicated himself to helping other hikers through his YouTube channel "Jeremiah Stringer Hikes" and his podcast "The Backpacking Podcast" co-hosted with John Kelley. Bridgette, his wife and fellow adventurer is a middle school teacher who loves puzzles and adventure. Together, they recently took on...

Devin Ashby is a backpacking YouTuber (Backcountry Exposure). Previously he worked as an educator, and as a general manager for Waymark Gear Co., but recently he's taken his backpacking YouTube channel full-time. Through Backcountry Exposure, he creates content about backpacking, recording his adventures, giving backpacking tips, and reviewing backpacking gear. Find Devin here: https://linktr.ee/B...

Jonathan Conti, a Boise, Idaho native, is a passionate cinematographer whose love for the outdoors has inspired the creation of his self-named YouTube channel. Covering a wide range of outdoor content, from gear reviews to nature hikes, his videos showcase stunning photography that transports his audience to the backcountry. Jonathan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonConti/videos Jon...

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals sit down to discuss their newest release: The Skyline 30 Fastpack. Get yours: https://bit.ly/3YTnHgH   ***   Product Description: Some people have a different kind of drive - the drive for high intensity, fast speeds, & lots of miles. These people go further & see more. Even if they have a day job, they don't let that stop them...

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Darren and Tyler to talk all about what happened on the recent Tushars Mountain Run, where both Tayson and Darren attempted Ultramarathons. The podcast in preparation for this race: https://youtu.be/DdB6z6g5dTI   Tayson's first attempt (documentary): https://youtu.be/1rR85Yro6EA   Tayson's first attempt (podcast): https://youtu....

Maggie Slepian is a Montana-based writer and editor with a decade of gear-testing experience. She's an avid backpacker, bikepacker, climber, horseback rider, skier, and mountain biker. Maggie has covered thousands of miles on long-distance trails and bike routes. As a writer, her work has been featured in Outside, Runner's World, and Backpacker Magazine. Maggie's Website: https://www.maggieslepian...

Dustin Wittwer is an avid hunter, passionate podcaster, and a fellow Utah native. As the host of the captivating "Finding Backcountry" podcast, he expertly weaves together a tapestry of riveting stories and insightful interviews, all centered around one thrilling theme: exploring the vast wilderness of the backcountry through hunting. Follow Dustin: https://www.instagram.com/dustinwittwer/?hl=en F...

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson, Tyler, Brigham, and Derek of Outdoor Vitals are in a car driving home from doing 100 miles on the Colorado Trail as part of OV's 100 Mile Challenge. More on this year's challenge (get some gear while you're at it and support the podcast): https://bit.ly/3OzlKSW   #Coloradotrail #100milechallenge #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #thruhike

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Darren to discuss their training for taking on the Tushars Mountain Run Ultramarathons that they've both signed up for. This will be Tayson's second attempt and Darren's first at an ultramarathon. Tayson's first attempt (documentary): https://youtu.be/1rR85Yro6EA Tayson's first attempt (podcast): https://youtu.be/LjYPQ3s2Se0   ***  Great Backpacking Gear (Sup...

In this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham from Outdoor Vitals to discuss the realities of the backpacking industry and what you probably don't know about how your backpacking gear is made. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #outdoorindustry #liveultralightpodcast #backpackinggear

Bryce Newbold is a backpacker, ultrarunner, and kayaker with a self-titled YouTube channel boasting 40,000 subscribers as of the time of this recording. His channel features informative videos covering various backpacking topics, such as navigation, gear selection, and captivating documentation of Bryce's hiking journeys. Including his excursions on the Colorado Trail and his recent expedition to...

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Brigham (Outdoor Vitals) sit down with backpacking YouTuber, Justin Outdoors. This time, they are on the trail at the tale end of a trip in Northern Utah, discussing the conditions, the navigation, the gear, the seasons, the snow, and everything you might find helpful on your next backpacking trip. Justin's channel: https://www.youtube.com...

Mike McKnight is a highly accomplished professional ultrarunner and coach whose achievements include taking first place in the Cocodona 250, the Moab 240 (twice), the Bigfoot 200 (twice), and has placed in numerous other insane long-distance endurance races. His outstanding performances have garnered recognition from all over the world of running, and gained him sponsorship from the likes of Salom...

Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and avid backpacker who made a significant career shift in 2017 after setting out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Motivated by her journey, she recognized the need for specialized nutrition in the world of backpacking. This realization led her to establish Backcountry Foodie, a business focused on providing backpackers with nutritious meal options. Bac...

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals discuss their newly-released shorts tailor-made for the backcountry: the Skyline Trail Shorts. Skyline Trail Shorts: https://bit.ly/3IWL6qD

Sam Schild is a seasoned adventurer and storyteller whose passion for exploration has taken him to incredible places. After earning an MFA in creative writing from Temple University and working as a newspaper journalist, Sam embarked on a bicycle ride across the United States. Fueled by his love for the outdoors, he made Colorado his home, where he continued to seek thrilling escapades, including...

Chase Mountains is an Australian hiker, physical trainer, and backpacking YouTuber whose captivating and dynamic channel has gained him over 170,000 subscribers as of this recording. Chase offers a variety of resources for hikers and offers advice on a wide range of topics such as backpacking gear, fitness, nutrition, and even how to prepare your mind for trekking in the outdoors. Chase Mountains...

Kyle O'Grady is a popular YouTube personality and outdoors enthusiast who has gained a large following for his humorous takes on hiking and camping via his channel, Kyle Hates Hiking. Despite his channel's name, Kyle is actually an avid hiker who enjoys exploring the great outdoors and sharing his experiences with others. His videos cover a wide range of topics, from tips and tricks for hiking and...

In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. Throughout the podcast, Tayson and Brigham dive deep into the design of the CS40 Ultra, and discuss the unique features of the backpack, including its fabrics, suspension system, and everything else that mak...

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, host Tayson engages in a conversation with Tyler to delve deep into the Uinta Highline Trail, a popular backpacking trail in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, USA. The focus of the discussion is to provide insights and tips that backpackers need to know before attempting the trail, ensuring a safe and successful journey. Throughout the podcast, the two di...

Aurélien Sanchez is a French runner and backpacker who has taken the running world by storm with his impressive achievements. Just a few months ago we had him on to talk about his record-setting self-supported FKT on the John Muir Trail. But, a couple of weeks ago, imagine our surprise when we got the news that Aurélien had just crossed the finish line in first place ahead of only two other finish...

In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director, and Derek, OV's Marketing Director, about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. The discussion covers the inspiration behind the product, some of its specifications, comparing it to the Shadowlight pack, and various use-case scenarios. Throughout the...

Jason, AKA "Frozen" to the hiking community, is a backpacker, thru-hiker, and YouTuber. Getting into backpacking through a friend, he started documenting his adventures in 2014. After building up a loyal following on his YouTube Channel "Outdoor Adventures" for a few years, Frozen decided to quit his comfortable job working in IT to finally thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2019. According to his...