Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

EP 209: Ask OV 13 - Winter Filters, Dry Stretches, and Real Talk on Calories

In this episode of Ask OV we dive into fan questions; discussing water filters in the winter, navigating dry stretches, calorie demands on trail, and more. Things we cove

EP 208 - Ask OV 12: Planning Around Fires & Maintaining Health On-Trail

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, the team addresses common challenges backpackers face on extended trips, including managing caloric intake, improving back

EP 207: It's Been TWELVE Years...What's Next?

In this solo episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson marks the 12th anniversary of Outdoor Vitals by detailing the brand's evolution from a college startup to a su

EP 206: 3 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear Experiment

Are you planning a bucket-list trip to Coyote Gulch, Utah? In this episode, the team breaks down everything you need to know for a successful backpacking adventure in the

EP 205: Ask OV 11: Backpacking Gear Questions - Filters, Frames & Comfort Camping

What's the difference between a backpacking water filter and a purifier? Why do we keep coming back to the Platypus QuickDraw? And how do you make shorter backpacking tri

EP 204: Ask OV 10 - Why Go Ultralight (Even WITHOUT Big Miles On Trail)

In this session of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham share some insider info that you aren't going to want to miss! Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpi

EP 203 - The Difference Shoes ACTUALLY Make On The Trail

Join Tayson & Tyler as they go into the difference switching from one trail shoe to another can ACTUALLY make... Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speak

EP 202 - How To Know If You're Ready For a 20 Mile Day

Join Tayson & Tyler as they go into how to know if you're ready to hike 20 miles in a day, & what all the resources are that will help you get there. OV 100 Mile Challe

EP 201 - Cirq Trekking Pole Tent: Product Deep Dive

Join Tayson & Brigham for an in-depth look at the features, function, & design of the new Cirq Trekking Pole Tent. This 1p tent is more spacious, more ventilated, & easie

EP 200 - Carbon Evo 50 Backpack Product Deep Dive

Join Tayson & Brigham for an in-depth look at the features, function, & design of the Carbon Evo 50 Backpack. This is one of our lightest and most comfortable backpacks!

EP 199: Zulu Down Jacket - Product Deep Dive

Join Tayson & Brigham for an in-depth look at the features, function, & design of the Zulu Down jacket. This is our LIGHTEST down jacket yet... Zulu Down Jacket: https:

EP 198: Ask OV 9 - Ultralight For Performance, Not To Chase A Number...

In this session of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham share some insider info that you aren't going to want to miss! Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpi

EP 197: Ask OV 8 - Insider Edition: What's Stocking Out & What's HOT

In this session of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham share some insider info that you aren't going to want to miss! Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpi

EP 196: Ask OV 7 - How Warm Puffy Jackets REALLY Are...

In this session of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about our BRAND NEW Vantage Alpine Down Jacket & compare it to other jackets. Get answers on how to look at jacket wa

EP 195: Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Product Deep Dive

Join Tayson & Brigham for an in-depth look at the features, function, & design of the Vantage Alpine Down Jacket. This is our WARMEST jacket yet & weighs less than 16 oz.

EP 194: NEW Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack - Product Deep Dive

Our lead product designer and our founder discuss the design of our latest backpack & all the unique features, functions, & upgrades it come with! Shadowlight Carbon 60

EP 193: Hiking 140 Miles in 6 Days Part 2 - Craig Obrist on the Colorado Trail

Join Tayson and special guest Craig Obrist as they share stories from our recent 140 mile hike on a section of the Colorado Trail! Craig had to get off trail partway thro

EP 192: Hiking 140 Miles In 5.5 Days - FULL STORY

SPOILER: Not all who started with us on the trip finished... This year we hiked our 2nd section of the Colorado Trail covering about 140 miles and climbing over 22,000 fe

EP 191: Ask OV 6 - Answers About New Gear + Discontinuing Old Favorites

In this episode of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about our BRAND NEW Mountain Pursuit apparel line that was just launched on presale, and also answer questions about

EP 190 - Pursuit Hybrid Fleece: Designer's Overview

Join Tayson & Brigham as they share all kinds of insights about the design, features, & function of the Pursuit Hybrid Fleece. Pursuit Hybrid Fleece: https://bit.ly/4mD