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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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In this episode, Tayson Whittaker takes you through his solo adventure hiking 100 miles across the rugged Wind River Range in Wyoming. From the highs of breathtaking mountain views and wildlife encounters to his many trail setbacks, Tayson shares a raw and unfiltered account of his journey. Tune in to hear about his gear choices, mental challenges,…
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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Brigham Crane, the Lead Designer of Outdoor Vitals, to discuss the NEW 2024 StormLoft™ Down Topquilt. Check out the new topquilts: https://bit.ly/3ZvBFHM #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals employees Derek and Dave to talk about where Outdoor Vitals began and how it got to where it is now, more than 10 years later. Enjoy the stories! 10 Year Sale: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/10-year-anniversary-sale Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvi…
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with none other than Jeff Pelletier to talk all about the Bryce Canyon 100-mile race that Tayson recently attempted. Together they talk about strategy, training, and mindset, and break down the race piece by piece. Enjoy! Stay tuned for Tayson's documentary about the experience! Check…
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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals' Lead Designer Brigham Crane to discuss their new pants: The Skyline Trail Joggers. Skyline Trail Joggers: https://bit.ly/3KE2aSw #skylinetrailjoggers #skylinejoggers #hikingpants #joggers
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Darian Allberry is an ultrarunner and Head of User Engagement at COROS Wearables. There he oversees press and media communications, product marketing, testing, and quality control. Join the membership: https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #coros #coroswearables #liveultrralightpodcast #taysonwhittaker #liveultralight…
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In this episode, Tayson and Derek discuss a recent backpacking trip in Southern Utah with 8 backpacking YouTubers. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi Follow My New Friends and Their YouTube Channels: Miranda Goes Outside: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEDbg1EKT7HCqbT7OAsLKA Bryce Newbold: https://www.youtube.co…
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Brigham and Tayson sit down to discuss their recent second attempt at the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike. Enjoy hearing all the stories, the takeaways, and learn all about the conditions, the nutrition, the gear, and more in this exciting discussion! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcas…
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Hunter Leininger is an endurance sport multihyphenate. He's an ultrarunner, mountaineer, mountain biker, content creator, and reality TV star. The eager son of an endurance athlete, Hunter set his first World Record by becoming the Youngest Finisher of the 24 Hour National Championship at the age of 11 and has since set records and FKTs in expediti…
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In this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham sit down to discuss a recent trip into the Tushars, where they attempted, once again, to summit Delano. One of the tallest mountains in Utah, Delano is over 12,000 feet, and together they attempted to climb it in a blizzard in the middle of winter. Enjoy! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Pod…
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"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Tyler from Outdoor Vitals talk about what inspires them, pushing limits, and committing to hike 100 miles as part of the OV 100 Mile Challenge. Join the Challenge: https://bit.ly/3ViMVVN #outdoorvitals #liveu…
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Joel Strasser and Garrett Smith are friends from Idaho who competed on the CBS show, The Amazing Race. It's a reality competition show in which teams race around the world, deducing clues, navigating foreign territories, performing physical and mental challenges, and traveling by land, air, and sea to win the race and take home 1 million dollars. I…
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Today we’re talking to David “Moondog” Roop, who’s a thru-skater. Thru-skating, which I’m sure many of you aren’t familiar with, parallels thru-hiking/backpacking, but uses a skateboard or longboard for travel. Moondog is among the pioneers of this new way of outdoor travel, completing notable thru-skates including a 24-day, 492-mile thru-skate of …
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Jeff Pelletier is an ultrarunner and filmmaker from Vancouver, Canada. Consistently ranked within the top 10 in numerous ultramarathons, he's gained recognition not only for his athletic achievements but also for his YouTube channel, which boasts over 88,000 subscribers. In a recent highlight, Jeff secured an impressive 2nd place overall in the gru…
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In this episode, Tayson talks about the state of our company, Outdoor Vitals. What happened in 2023, and where we're headed in 2024. Enjoy this sneak peek of the gear, the content, and the future direction of OV. *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #backpackinggear #backpacking #ul…
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Teemu Hartikainen is a Finnish thru-hiker, nordic skier, gear designer, and wilderness guide. He’s covered around 7,500 miles across various trails, from Finland's UKK-Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail. Very soon, he’ll attempt Norge på Langs (Norway Lengthwise) on skis, and will be launching a Finnish website to help educate hikers. List of accompl…
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In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking about backpacking food. Not just any backpacking food, but backpacking food designed by the athletes that consume them. Through OV’s Live Ultralight Membership, members will have access to the Jeff Garmire Signature Edition Pro Meal. So, today we’ll be talking to both Jeff Garmire and Luke Pearsall from…
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Kristian Morgan is a runner who after three failed attempts to set the record, just last month set the fastest known time record for the southbound route on the Appalachian Trail at 45 days 4 hours, and 27 minutes, which also places him second on the Appalachian trail overall. In addition, Kristian held the record in 2020 for the 630-mile South Wes…
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Derek to discuss holiday shopping and what gifts you should buy for the backpackers, hikers, and campers in your life. Many of the gifts discussed can be found here: https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
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In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson engages in a conversation with Brigham, focusing on the essential factors for achieving a restful night's sleep in the great outdoors. The duo delves into a variety of topics, including sleeping pads, R-values, sleeping bag warmth ratings, strategies for staying dry, managing condensation, and …
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Ben Vaughan is a seasoned adventurer who, after dedicating 22 years to the US Navy, including five combat deployments, made a life-changing choice to retire and embark on a new path. In 2018, he sold his car and belongings to hike the Appalachian Trail for five months, realizing that a conventional job couldn't quench his thirst for adventure: Over…
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Ryan Van Duzer is an adventurer hailing from Boulder, Colorado. He’s best known on his popular YouTube channel as a bikepacker, but he’s also a hiker, trail runner, ultra-racer, and world traveler. As a TV host, his work was featured from branded content with Men’s Journal to Discovery Channel’s “Out of the Wild: Venezuela”. He’s written books, he’…
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This week, we welcome onto the podcast Jeremiah & Bridgette Stringer! Jeremiah is a backpacker who’s dedicated himself to helping other hikers through his YouTube channel “Jeremiah Stringer Hikes” and his podcast “The Backpacking Podcast” co-hosted with John Kelley. Bridgette, his wife and fellow adventurer is a middle school teacher who loves puzz…
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Devin Ashby is a backpacking YouTuber (Backcountry Exposure). Previously he worked as an educator, and as a general manager for Waymark Gear Co., but recently he’s taken his backpacking YouTube channel full-time. Through Backcountry Exposure, he creates content about backpacking, recording his adventures, giving backpacking tips, and reviewing back…
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Jonathan Conti, a Boise, Idaho native, is a passionate cinematographer whose love for the outdoors has inspired the creation of his self-named YouTube channel. Covering a wide range of outdoor content, from gear reviews to nature hikes, his videos showcase stunning photography that transports his audience to the backcountry. Jonathan's YouTube Chan…
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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals sit down to discuss their newest release: The Skyline 30 Fastpack. Get yours: https://bit.ly/3YTnHgH *** Product Description: Some people have a different kind of drive - the drive for high intensity, fast speeds, & lots of miles. These people go further & see more. Even if they…
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Darren and Tyler to talk all about what happened on the recent Tushars Mountain Run, where both Tayson and Darren attempted Ultramarathons. The podcast in preparation for this race: https://youtu.be/DdB6z6g5dTI Tayson's first attempt (documentary): https://youtu.be/1rR85Yro6EA Ta…
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Maggie Slepian is a Montana-based writer and editor with a decade of gear-testing experience. She's an avid backpacker, bikepacker, climber, horseback rider, skier, and mountain biker. Maggie has covered thousands of miles on long-distance trails and bike routes. As a writer, her work has been featured in Outside, Runner's World, and Backpacker Mag…
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Dustin Wittwer is an avid hunter, passionate podcaster, and a fellow Utah native. As the host of the captivating "Finding Backcountry" podcast, he expertly weaves together a tapestry of riveting stories and insightful interviews, all centered around one thrilling theme: exploring the vast wilderness of the backcountry through hunting. Follow Dustin…
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In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson, Tyler, Brigham, and Derek of Outdoor Vitals are in a car driving home from doing 100 miles on the Colorado Trail as part of OV's 100 Mile Challenge. More on this year's challenge (get some gear while you're at it and support the podcast): https://bit.ly/3OzlKSW #Coloradotrail #100milechallenge…
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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Darren to discuss their training for taking on the Tushars Mountain Run Ultramarathons that they've both signed up for. This will be Tayson's second attempt and Darren's first at an ultramarathon. Tayson's first attempt (documentary): https://youtu.be/1rR85Yro6EA Tayson's first attempt (podcast): https://youtu…
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In this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham from Outdoor Vitals to discuss the realities of the backpacking industry and what you probably don't know about how your backpacking gear is made. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #outdoorindustry #liveultralightpodcast #backpackinggear…
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Bryce Newbold is a backpacker, ultrarunner, and kayaker with a self-titled YouTube channel boasting 40,000 subscribers as of the time of this recording. His channel features informative videos covering various backpacking topics, such as navigation, gear selection, and captivating documentation of Bryce's hiking journeys. Including his excursions o…
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Brigham (Outdoor Vitals) sit down with backpacking YouTuber, Justin Outdoors. This time, they are on the trail at the tale end of a trip in Northern Utah, discussing the conditions, the navigation, the gear, the seasons, the snow, and everything you might find helpful on your next backpacki…
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Mike McKnight is a highly accomplished professional ultrarunner and coach whose achievements include taking first place in the Cocodona 250, the Moab 240 (twice), the Bigfoot 200 (twice), and has placed in numerous other insane long-distance endurance races. His outstanding performances have garnered recognition from all over the world of running, …
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Aaron Owens Mayhew is a registered dietitian and avid backpacker who made a significant career shift in 2017 after setting out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Motivated by her journey, she recognized the need for specialized nutrition in the world of backpacking. This realization led her to establish Backcountry Foodie, a business focused on provi…
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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals discuss their newly-released shorts tailor-made for the backcountry: the Skyline Trail Shorts. Skyline Trail Shorts: https://bit.ly/3IWL6qD
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Sam Schild is a seasoned adventurer and storyteller whose passion for exploration has taken him to incredible places. After earning an MFA in creative writing from Temple University and working as a newspaper journalist, Sam embarked on a bicycle ride across the United States. Fueled by his love for the outdoors, he made Colorado his home, where he…
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Chase Mountains is an Australian hiker, physical trainer, and backpacking YouTuber whose captivating and dynamic channel has gained him over 170,000 subscribers as of this recording. Chase offers a variety of resources for hikers and offers advice on a wide range of topics such as backpacking gear, fitness, nutrition, and even how to prepare your m…
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Kyle O’Grady is a popular YouTube personality and outdoors enthusiast who has gained a large following for his humorous takes on hiking and camping via his channel, Kyle Hates Hiking. Despite his channel's name, Kyle is actually an avid hiker who enjoys exploring the great outdoors and sharing his experiences with others. His videos cover a wide ra…
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In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. Throughout the podcast, Tayson and Brigham dive deep into the design of the CS40 Ultra, and discuss the unique features of the backpack, including its fabric…
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In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, host Tayson engages in a conversation with Tyler to delve deep into the Uinta Highline Trail, a popular backpacking trail in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, USA. The focus of the discussion is to provide insights and tips that backpackers need to know before attempting the trail, ensuring a safe and succ…
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Aurélien Sanchez is a French runner and backpacker who has taken the running world by storm with his impressive achievements. Just a few months ago we had him on to talk about his record-setting self-supported FKT on the John Muir Trail. But, a couple of weeks ago, imagine our surprise when we got the news that Aurélien had just crossed the finish …
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In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director, and Derek, OV's Marketing Director, about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. The discussion covers the inspiration behind the product, some of its specifications, comparing it to the Shadowlight pa…
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Jason, AKA “Frozen” to the hiking community, is a backpacker, thru-hiker, and YouTuber. Getting into backpacking through a friend, he started documenting his adventures in 2014. After building up a loyal following on his YouTube Channel “Outdoor Adventures” for a few years, Frozen decided to quit his comfortable job working in IT to finally thru-hi…
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Mason Gravley is the Lead Ambassador at Athletic Brewing Company, a company that specializes in making low-calorie, non-alcoholic craft beer targeted at people with active lifestyles. In that vein, Mason is the host of two highly inspirational podcasts, Without Compromise, and the long-running Adventure Sports Podcast, interviewing some of the best…
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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham to discuss the new Outdoor Vitals wind jacket: The Nebo Windbreaker. Wind chill is one of the most underrated & fastest forces to make you feel cold - naturally causing you to want to throw on a bunch more layers! But extra insulation is bulky to pack, & can actually cause you to overhea…
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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Tyler to discuss the 100-Mile Challenge framework and what it means to hike a perfect 20-mile day. Learn more about the challenge: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ov-100-challenge-2023-registration Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt #hiking #backapcking #camping …
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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to discuss their recent trip up into the Deer Hollow area near Cedar City, UT to cross-country ski and backpack into their camp, set up a hot tent, and spend the night eating good food and keeping warm. See the video: https://youtu.be/tX07…
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