Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer, long-Distance Runner, author, speaker, and founder of the non-profit organization Impossible2possible. In 2015 he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, a decoration awarded to those who have demonstrated an outstanding level of service or set an exemplary standard of achievement to benefit or honor Canada. In 2009, Ray was part of a trio that broke the world...

In this episode, Tayson breaks down a trip he recently did with his son and his dad, where he ended up carrying the gear for 3 people. Living ultralight, taking children and new backpackers out on the trail, and keeping the outdoors fun are topics that are discussed. Enjoy the show! Great Ultralight Backpacking Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW  

In this episode, Tayson welcomes one of the backpackers in the UL Member 100 Challenge, and college football coach, Brandon. Brandon hiked 100 miles with his 9-year-old daughter. Isn't that amazing? Enjoy the episode. Great Outdoor Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW  

In this episode, Tayson sits down with the other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to talk about their recent experience thru-hiking the world-famous Uinta Highline Trail. Great Outdoor Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW

In this episode, Tayson sits down with the other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to talk about their recent experience thru-hiking the world-famous Uinta Highline Trail. Great Outdoor Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Tyler to talk about the 70K (43+ mile) Tushars Mountain Run that Tayson recently completed. Listen as he talks about the highs, the lows, and what trail running has to do with backpacking. Great Ultralight Backpacking Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW   #backpacking #trailrunning #tusharmountainsrun #ultramarathon #running

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Justin: an outdoorsman from Alberta, Canada whose popular YouTube channel, "Justin Outdoors", is followed by 52,000 people as of this recording. Justin has made many exciting videos revolving around backpacking trips, tips, and gear reviews. Justin's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinOutdoors Great Outdoor Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW #justinoutdoors #...

In this episode, Tayson sat down once again with backpacking youtube personality and friend, Dan Becker. Coming right after a fishing trip in the mountains, Tayson and Dan talked backpacking, backpacking gear, YouTube, and life in general. Enjoy! Find Dan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanBecker Video Mentioned in the Podcast: https://youtu.be/wCTERZEsCwM Our Previous episode with Dan Becker...

To celebrate The Live Ultralight Podcast's 100th Episode, Tayson sat down to record a podcast all about the future of Outdoor Vitals, bringing you behind-the-scenes of the company, the podcast, the gear, and its values. Great Ultralight Backpacking Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW   #backpacking #outdoorvitals #ultralightbackpacking #backpackinggear #liveultralight

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Derek (Marketing Director of OV) to talk about the hidden "gems" or uses of OV's recently released KotaUL Travel & Adventure Pack. Get yours: https://bit.ly/3viwMlp Other great backpacking gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW  

Devin Ashby is a backpacking YouTuber (Backcountry Exposure), educator, and the general manager for Waymark Gear Co., specializing in lightweight backpacks for hiking and backpacking. Despite the competition, Tayson sat down with Devin next to a mountain lake on a backpacking/fishing trip to record this episode as friends. Enjoy! Find Devin here: https://linktr.ee/Backcountryexposure Videos refere...

This episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast is all about the newest state-of-the-art ultralightSun Hoodie from Outdoor Vitals: The Altitude Sun Hoodie. Join Joe, Tayson, and Brigham for a discussion about fabrics, testing, breathability, sleeves, hoods, and everything else that went into the making of this incredible backpacking shirt for backpackers, hikers, and athletes everywhere. Learn more ab...

This episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast is all about rain jackets. Specifically, the Tushar Rain Jacket. The newest state-of-the-art ultralight rain jacket from Outdoor Vitals. Join Joe, Tayson, and Brigham for a discussion about face fabrics, membranes, breathability, waterproofing, DWR treatments, zippers, and everything that went into the making of this incredible jacket for backpackers and...

Steven Smith is a blogger and Youtuber sharing his passions via the channel and website MyLifeOutdoors. In addition to hiking and backpacking, Steven is also a paddler, skier, and climber. Steven's YouTube: https://mylifeoutdoors.com/ Steven's Website: https://www.youtube.com/c/MyLifeOutdoors *** Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK:  h...

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Joe, Tayson, and Tyler talk about Tayson and Tyler's recent trip to the Appalachian Trail to hike 100 miles and to experience "Trail Days". Enjoy!   Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: FORTIUS TREK...

Bryce Newbold is a backpacker and ultrarunner, whose self-titled YouTube channel has over 24,000 subscribers. On his channel, you can find videos offering backpacking advice and documenting Bryce on his hikes, including his adventures on the Colorado Trail. Bryce's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BryceNewbold Bryce's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brycenewbold Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: ...

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson, Brigham, and Joe discuss the creation of the OV's new Fortius Trekking Pole Tents, what makes them different, and the process that went into the design of the tents. Pre-order the tents: https://bit.ly/3a7Rf4D Membership: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ   *** Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK:  https://...

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, 7 people from Outdoor Vitals report on their trip to the Grand Canyon, where 6 of them attempted a 50-mile fastpack from the south rim to the north rim, and back. Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters...

On this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with Christine Reed to talk about her book, "Alone in Wonderland". Part travelogue and part memoir, Alone in Wonderland follows Christine's journey along The Wonderland Trail that circles Mt. Rainier. Get the book: https://www.aloneinwonderland.com/online-store Christine's Website: https://www.aloneinwonderland.com/online-store Christine on Instagram:...

In this episode, Tayson, Brigham, and Joe discuss emergency kits for backpackers and hikers alike. Brigham takes apart his kit one item at a time and together they talk about what should and shouldn't be in one's kit, including first aid, gear repair, and navigation gear. Original Video: https://youtu.be/8QTz03JzvyU Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:  https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND AD...

Taking a slight detour from pure backpacking, this podcast episode is more focused on lightening your pack in terms of your lifestyle and using that to be able to travel. In this episode, Joe interviews Llalania Ghose, who, with her husband, renovated a school bus and turned it into a home in order to travel all around the United States in it. Check out her podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/sh...

In this podcast, Joe sits down with Tayson and Brigham of Outdoor Vitals to talk about their recent trip up to the 12,000' peak Mt. Delano. Enjoy hearing about the adventure! Video about the trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJkT1J9y2xM Gear list for the trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SA_jTPFqB4&t=1s Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTU...

Randy Johnson is a Colorado-based adventure photographer and vlogger who has been to 43 US National Parks, 32 Major League Baseball Ballparks, and is the IT director for the Colorado Avalanche Hockey Team and the Denver Nuggets. Recently he went on an epic trip to Alaska. Randy's Website: https://www.outdoordetour.com/ Randy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoordetour/ Randy's YouTube Cha...

On this episode of the podcast, Derek and Madi come onto the show to talk about their recent trip to Finland.   Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW   Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK:  https://bit.ly/3DmkURh   Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT:  https://bit.ly/3DkdyOp ULTRALIGHT DOMINION 2P BACKPA...

Jeremiah Stringer is a backpacker, educator, and content creator. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremiahStringer Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBackpackingPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahStringerHikes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahstringerhikes/   *** Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW   Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: ...