Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Join Tayson & Brigham to learn more about Research & Development processes in the outdoor industry, and why Outdoor Vitals does our own R&D tp create & improve our gear!

Join Tayson & Brigham to learn more about what makes this new balaclava or hood better than what's out there, and the reason behind the design!

From freeing up the landfills to not spending more than you need to, there are a few great reasons to consider used gear! Find out what else you should know about used gear!

From rainforest, to beach, to mountain peaks & glaciers, we backpacked Olympic with just a travel bag! Check out how we did, and what our latest product in development is!

Our recent trip to Zion National Park was quite the experience! Under a scorching sun, we all experienced a new problem with water sources! Join us in this weeks episode as we discuss how to maneuver a desert hike in the summer heat!

We just launched brand new down topquilts, and they are even better than before! Find out how to get rid of cold drafts, eliminate uncomfortable bunching, and decrease learning curves as you save weight, space, and money with a new topquilt! https://outdoorvitals.com/products/update-stormloft-0-30-f-down-topquilt-sleeping-bag

Find out what single item can save you more money and weight than anything else when it comes to backpacking! It's really not what you might thing. Join Tayson in today's podcast as he explains what this free item can do for you!

Today we interviewed Jeff Pelletier, ultra distance trail runner and film maker based in Canada! Listen to the episode as we explore "Fast-Packing" & to find out just how critical living ultralight is while on such a fast-paced adventure!

Tune in as the team recaps what happened on the most recent springtime backpacking trip! Find out what gear was most valuable, what could have been left behind, and how our gear held up to some pretty ferocious winds! Most of us had a Ventus Hoodie & we're glad we did! Click here to pre-order the Ventus Active Hoodie on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3sGqfO8

The Ventus Active Hoodie is now available to pre-order on Kickstarter! Join us in today's episode as we explain the reasons behind the design, and some of the many ways the Ventus Hoodie can be used for your every day adventures! Click here to pre-order on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3sGqfO8

We gave all of our Live Ultralight Members to ask us any questions they had about Outdoor Vitals, gear, and more. As promised, we've taken those questions and provided answers! Listen to this week's podcast to find the answers to your questions!

Join Tayson & Brigham as they explain the ins and outs of the newly updated Delano Ultralight Tarps! Find out what changes have been made, how the tarp is better, and best applications!

Backpacking gear can cost you a lot of money. What many backpackers don't know is just how much of that money they are WASTING by not cleaning their gear correctly or even at all! Find out how to correctly clean things like wool, sleeping bags, down, waterproof membranes, and more!

Today's episode gives you the special opportunity to hear from a larger group about how to handle wind on your trips. Find out how Tayson, Brigham, Madi, and Derek successfully handled a windy adventure on top of tall cliffs!

Join Tayson & Brigham in today's episode as they dive deep into the design of the Shadowlight Backpack, which is NOW AVAILABLE! Find out why this backpack is the best ultralight backpack, and is more than just a duffle bag on your back!

Join Tayson & Brigham in today's episode as they share the in's and out's of Outdoor Vitals 1st product launch of the year! The new Merino Wool Neck Gaiters are not just another neck gaiter... find out why!

Which is better, down or synthetic insulation? Join Tayson and Brigham in today's episode and find out why asking that question could mean you're going about insulation all wrong...

In today's episode, Tayson reviews significant parts of 2020, and explains where Outdoor Vitals is headed in 2021! Listen to the episode to learn about exciting new product releases and other events in 2021!

In today's episode, Tayson flies solo and discusses what happens at the end of each year at Outdoor Vitals: charity donations. Find out why we feel so strongly about giving back, and how you help us do it!

Join us in today's episode as we take a deep dive into the Satu Adventure Pants that were just released for regular sale on our website last week! Find out best applications, limitations, and why the Satu Pants are the most versatile pants for trail or office! They combine performance with both comfort and style.

Join us in today's episode as we take a deep dive into DragonWool hoodies, zipoff thermals, and boxers! Find out best applications, limitations, and why DragonWool is our number one go-to base layer! Available on our website now!

What do you feel safer with: gear you are completely familiar with, or gear that you just assume does its job? Join us as we explain the importance of sharing product info such as weight, materials, waterproofing, and more!

Join us in todays episode as we cover the best investments you can make to get into winter backpacking! Make sure you have the right gear to have an amazing time outdoors during that 4th season!

If you only had $500 to get the most important gear for a backpacking trip, what would it be? In today's episode, find out what the Outdoor Vitals team says they would prioritize and get first!

In this episode Tayson and Brigham discuss what changes you can make to your 3 season gear setups to stretch them into the fourth season! This is essentially the episode where we give you our best tips to not spend money, but still winter camp!