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Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Outdoor Vitalswww.liveultralight.com
The Live Ultralight Podcast is all about inspiring you to get outdoors and teaching you how to lighten your pack so you can go on more adventures. We largely focus on backpacking and things that are interesting to backpackers, but occasionally we delve into other adventure and travel topics as well. In addition, we aim to feature interesting and inspiring guests all around the backpacking, travel, and adventure space.
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Episodes

EP 38 - Why DragonWool Is Our Go-To Base Layer!

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!

Dec 16, 202055 min

EP 37 - Why We Share Product Info!

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!

Dec 09, 202029 min

EP 36 - Best Investments For Winter Backpacking

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!

Nov 23, 202058 min

EP 35 - $500 Limit - What Gear Is A Must-Have?

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!

Nov 18, 202040 min

EP 34 - Taking 3 Season Gear Into The 4th Season!

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!

Nov 11, 202036 min

EP 33 - 55 Nights In A Hammock - Should You Hammock?

Today we talk with Brennan Clark about his experience spending 55 out of 109 days in a hammock to complete his goals! If you've ever wanted to pick up a hammock and see what it's all about, join us today as we talk all things hammocks!

Nov 05, 202029 min

EP 32 - WHY Knowing Your Insulations WILL Keep You Warmer AND Save You Money! part 2

Insulation is extremely important when venturing out into Mother Nature! Whether your utilizing down, hydrophobic down, sheeted synthetic, lose fill synthetic or anything else out there, it all matters! Join us as we take a deep dive into insulations and help you figure out what will be the best options for you and your trips!

Oct 28, 202047 min

EP 31 - Why Knowing Your Insulations WILL Keep You Warmer AND Save You Money! part 1

Insulation is extremly important when venturing out into Mother Nature! Whether your utilizing down, hydrophobic down, sheeted synthetic, lose fill synthetic or anythign else out there, it all maters! Join us as we take a deep dive into insulations and help you figure out what will be the best options for you and your trips!

Oct 22, 202052 min

EP 30 - Walking On Mars with Dan Becker & Backcountry Exposure!

In this episode we are on the trail with famous YouTubers Dan Beckker and Devin Ashby of Backcountry Exposure! Tune in to learn how to plan a trip more effectively, how we survived the desert and drank out of puddles, and what our favorite & least favorite gear was on the trip!

Sep 30, 202028 min

EP 28 - Why Slot Canyons Are The Most Beautiful & Dangerous

In today's episode, the team sits down to discuss a recent backpacking trip through a local slot canyon in southern Utah. They talk about the challenges that need the be taken into consideration when venturing into a slot canyon. https://youtu.be/X4_bgG9bAko

Aug 25, 202027 min

EP 27 - Why Venture Capital is bad for your Gear

In today's episode, Tayson discusses why Outdoor Vitals doesn't take Venture Capital money. He explains how we raise money with crowdfunding and our membership program. He also gives his thoughts on why VC money inhibits the R&D process.

Aug 18, 202027 min

Ep 26 - Shadowlight Backpack Launch

In today's episode we breakdown our long-awaited Ultralight Backpack. Brigham and Tayson talk about all the features and research that went into this sub 2lb pack. https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ultralight-backpack

Aug 04, 20201 hr 3 min

Ep 25 - Membership Launch (Giveaway)

Today is the day that we launch our brand new membership program at Outdoor Vitals and give away $1500 worth of Gear! Listen in to find out how to take advantage of this new program and what benefits come along with it. https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/account

Aug 04, 202035 min

EP 24 - State of the (OV) Union 2020

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, we talk about all things Outdoor Vitals. We discuss how Covid-19 has affected us as a company. We give some updates on our Satu Kickstarter campaign along with new gear for 2020.

Jul 30, 202042 min

EP 23 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 3

This is the final episode of our three-part in the field series from our recent backpacking trip in the Pine Valley Wilderness area. The team breaks down the daily highs and lows along the trail along with what they would do differently next time they hit the trail.

Jul 16, 202018 min

EP 22 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 2

Part two of a three-part in the field series from our recent backpacking trip in the Pine Valley Wilderness area. The team breaks down the daily highs and lows along the trail. Be sure to check back tomorrow for part three of the series.

Jul 15, 202018 min

EP 21 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 1

Part one of a three-part in the field series from our recent backpacking trip in the Pine Valley Wilderness area. The team breaks down the daily highs and lows along the trail. Be sure to check back tomorrow for part two of the series.

Jul 14, 202018 min

EP 20 - Behind The Trip - Canaan Mtn Wilderness

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, the team discussed their recent backpacking trip to the Canaan Mountain wilderness. Canaan Mountain is an amazing hike and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to work hard to see some outstanding wilderness scenery. Canaan Mountain is great as a day hike destination or as a place to go backpacking if you want to explore more thoroughly. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/canaan-mountain-wilderness

Jun 16, 202042 min

EP 18 - SATU PANTS & DRAGONWOOL DEEP DIVE

In this episode Tayson and Brigham talk about the designs, fabric and details of the newly launched Satu Adventure Pants and DragonWool™ Baselayers! Join them and learn why these are two essential items for your closet! Details shared here are not available anywhere else! Grab yours at http://31.kickto.link/v23JxVl/

Apr 15, 20201 hr 4 min

EP 17 - Hot Tent Camping

After seeing rain and snow in the forecast, the team decided to take the Titanium Tent Stove out for some cold weather camping. A hot tent is a great way to stay warm and dry, even when it is raining or snowing outside. Think of it as a tiny house in the woods. We break down outdoor gear used and lots of valuable pro tips for your next cold weather winter camping adventure!

Apr 07, 202041 min

EP 16 - Behind The Dominion Tent Design

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast Outdoor Vitals President and Lead Designer sit down to talk about the new Dominion tent updates, Tayson chats with Brigham about their design philosophy and process, fabrics and Outdoor Vitals business journey.

Apr 06, 202027 min

EP 15 - OV Wind River Team Trip

In today's episode, the team sits down to discuss our recent team building backpacking trip to the Wind River Range in Wyoming. We discuss what gear worked well and what we would change next time. We traversed beautiful alpine meadows, fished numerous remote lakes, and streams, and descended through lush secluded valleys on our way to the famous Titcomb basin. https://outdoordetour.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Vitals/n-5Qj5dw/Wind-River/ If you would like to help us spread the word about the live ultrali...

Dec 10, 201955 min

EP 14 - How to Use Layers to Stay Warm in Winter Part 2

In the second episode of our winter gear podcast, we sit down to discuss gear for winter camping. We debate LoftTek vs Down sleeping bags. We try to debunk the most common myths about winter camping. We’ll talk about the best shelter, sleep and cook systems enabling you to stay out longer, go further, and generally enjoy just about any type of weather. If you would like to help us spread the word about the live ultralight lifestyle please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends to subscrib...

Dec 03, 201957 min

Ep 13 - How to Use Layers to Stay Warm in Winter Part 1

On Today's episode, we sit down to discuss layering for winter camping. We try to debunk the most common myths about winter camping and help you stay comfortable in the worst conditions. We’ll talk about how base layers, an insulating layer, and a shell all work together to keep you warm and dry, enabling you to stay out longer, go further, and generally enjoy just about any type of weather. If you would like to help us spread the word about the live ultralight lifestyle please give us a 5-star ...

Nov 19, 201951 min

EP 12 - What you need to know to camp above treeline : Live Episode

In today's episode, the whole Outdoor Vitals team sits down after our recent backpacking trip in the Tushar mountains to discuss peak bagging and what camping above treeline looks like. We talk about what gear worked and what didn’t for each of us. We talk everything from footwear to sun protection and more. This episode was recorded live in the field so please excuse some of the sound quality. This episode also can be found on our YouTube channel if you would like to watch along. https://youtu....

Sep 10, 201916 min

EP 11 - Backpacking & Blisters

On today's episode, we sit down with Carl and Derek from the Backpack & Blisters Podcast to discuss all things backpacking. We breakdown how to plan a successful group trip, why you must bring a toilet seat on your next backpacking adventure and our favorite Disney characters. The guys also breakdown the best method for catching sasquatch. https://backpacking.podbean.com/ If you would like to help us spread the word about the live ultralight lifestyle please give us a 5-star review and tell ...

Jul 16, 20191 hr 5 min

EP 10 - Design Stories and Introductions At Outdoor Vitals

GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! On today's internal episode, we sit down with our newest design team member about how we designed our newest LoftTek 2.0 products. Tayson and Brigham walk us through every aspect of the design process from the idea phase to the finished product. We'll do a deep dive into our newest Lofttek bags/quilts and tell you how you can get them on a deep discount for the 4th of July. We also announce our sleeping bag giveaway winner from our last episode.

Jun 30, 20191 hr 3 min
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