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 referenced in the podcast: https://youtu.be/M6fkoMWLcY0 https://youtu.be/6thOPgyPFoo Check out great Outdo...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr
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 about the hoodie: https://bit.ly/3AkBNgD Save money on backpacking gear: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ...
Jul 12, 2022•37 min
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 hikers everywhere. Learn more about the jacket: https://bit.ly/3Ot5QH7 Save money on backpacking ge...
Jul 05, 2022•58 min
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: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: FORTIUS TREKKI...
Jun 21, 2022•51 min
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 TREKKING POLE TENTS: https://bit.ly/3a7Rf4D DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3DkdyOp U...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 40 min
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: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOW...
Jun 07, 2022•51 min
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://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT ...
May 24, 2022•50 min
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: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3DkdyOp ULTRALIGHT DOMINION 2P BACKPACKING TE...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 17 min
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: https://www.instagram.com/ruggedoutdoorswoman/ Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Bac...
May 10, 2022•39 min
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 ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shel...
May 03, 2022•44 min
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/shows/view/id/theskooliediaries Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpacks: KOTAUL TR...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min
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 ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shel...
Apr 13, 2022•47 min
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 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsr8AM1or2OjM4f7CEZH7dw Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bi...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min
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 BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3Dk0h8D DELANO ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TARP: https://bit.ly/3cvukhT Sleeping Bags: ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULT...
Mar 22, 2022•56 min
Tyler Condie is the Vice President of Operations at the Ultralight Backpacking Gear Company, Outdoor Vitals. Previously he worked as the founder of Rugged Materials and in various sales positions in companies large and small. Growing up in southern Utah, Tyler fell in love with the outdoors at a young age and is an avid hiker, backpacker, runner, and dirt bike rider. Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler__condie/ See his family's cabin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1CSis7ZHvY&am...
Mar 15, 2022•28 min
Jesse Manntai is a backpacking YouTuber and GDT Thru-Hiker. Jesse's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/backcountryforward 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 BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3Dk0h8D DELANO ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TARP: https://bit.ly/3cvuk...
Mar 08, 2022•58 min
On this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down, once again, with Brigham (lead designer at Outdoor Vitals) to get into the nitty-gritty of exactly what is used to make your backpacking gear. The topics of this episode specifically dive into the categories of fabrics that go into things like backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and clothing. You'll learn all about weaves, knits, and non-woven fabrics and what that means for backpackers like you. Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW Backpa...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min
John Kelley is a backpacking YouTuber and Podcaster based in Kentucky. John Kelley's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JKisHiking John's Podcast (The Backpacking Podcast): https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast 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 BACKPAC...
Feb 22, 2022•33 min
In this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with Tayson and Brigham to welcome their years of backpacking experience in delving into a detailed discussion about altitude sickness and how best to avoid it. 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 BACKPACKING TENT: ...
Feb 15, 2022•59 min
On this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with Brigham (lead designer at Outdoor Vitals) to get into the nitty-gritty of exactly what is used to make your backpacking gear. The topics of this episode specifically dive into specific textile properties: fibers, yarns, and how those affect the fabrics that go into things like backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and clothing. You'll learn all about man-made and synthetic fibers, some of the properties of common fibers such as polyester, nylon, wool...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of the podcast, Tayson, Joe, Derek, Tyler, and Brigham discuss their recent trip up to the Deer Hollow Recreation Area near Cedar City, UT. There they went skiing and attempted to stay overnight. Let's just say that some had a better trip than others... OV's New Foam Pads: https://bit.ly/3gdnkIb *** 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 Shelt...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr
In this podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals Content Creator, Joseph DeGolyer, to discuss backpacking food and how Tayson has changed his mind about how to pack for his future trips. It used to be all about calories per ounce, but ever since he got sick on the fastpacking trip on the Skyline Trail, Tayson has been singing a different tune. Now it's all about variety, nutrition, and, most importantly, that when he's on the trail he wants to WANT to eat his food. If you want your question...
Jan 17, 2022•41 min
In this podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals Content Creator, Joseph DeGolyer, to discuss Tayson's recent trip up near Brian Head, UT where he survived fridged temperatures and high speed, bone-chilling winds. Joe and Tayson go in-depth on the process of winter camping, hot tenting, and further delve into last week's topic about manufacturing in the outdoor space. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast! If you want your questions answered, or if you have anything ...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson, Tyler, and Brigham sit down to talk about everything that happened in Outdoor Vitals during the year 2021 and what they are looking forward to going into 2022. In addition, the OV team delves into what's happening in the outdoor industry right now, and how that could affect backpackers everywhere. Last, the team answers a question left last week on YouTube: Bradley Dezall: Thoughts about the Garmin Fenix 6 series of watches? I have heard go...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this podcast, Tayson, Tyler, and Brigham of Outdoor Vitals discuss two electronic items that they always bring with them on their backpacking adventures. Both of these items (the Garmin inReach Mini and the Garmin Instinct Solar) will be available to Live Ultralight Members: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ Great Outdoor Vitals Gear: Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKIN...
Dec 22, 2021•59 min
In this Episode, The Outdoor Vitals team is talking all about the coolest items for backpackers this holiday season. Whether you have gifts you need to buy, or you're a backpacker, just wondering what new gadgets and equipment backpackers are going crazy for. This episode is brought to you by the Outdoor Vitals Membership: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ And, if you're interested, check out other great Outdoor Vitals Gear: Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGH...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr
In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson talks with Komperdell CEO, Thomas Roiser, about their trekking poles. Komperdell Poles are now available to Live Ultralight Members, so be sure to check out our site for more information: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ Want some great backpacking gear? Check the links below: Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson talks with thru-hiker Traci (AKA The Reluctant Hiker) about her journey on the Appalachian Trail. If you would like to pick up your own shadowlight pack, click here: https://bit.ly/3wIzr7H Check out Traci's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjGW87doU9H8XxouyOB1iXw/featured Check out Traci's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereluctanthiker72
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Tayson and Brigham talk in-depth about the new line of ultralight puffy jackets from Outdoor vitals, build for any backpacking adventure you can throw at them! To order, check out the link: https://bit.ly/3k9TRkN
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
