In this episode, we're back in the studio to finish our discussion about our recent Beaver trip. Part of "The Hardline Challenge". If you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021

In this episode, we're back in the studio to finish our discussion about our recent Beaver trip. Part of "The Hardline Challenge". If you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: <a href="https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021</a>

EP 63 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 3

In this episode, we're back in the studio to talk more about the Beaver trip as part of "The Hardline Challenge". Part 3 is incoming, and if you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021

In this episode, we're back in the studio to talk more about the Beaver trip as part of "The Hardline Challenge". Part 3 is incoming, and if you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: <a href="https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021</a>

EP 62 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 2

In this episode, we take you on the trail with us to talk about our first overnight fastpacking trip as part of "The Hardline Challenge". Parts 2 and 3 are incoming, and if you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021The new episode about the Beaver fastpacking trip will be out Friday!

In this episode, we take you on the trail with us to talk about our first overnight fastpacking trip as part of "The Hardline Challenge". Parts 2 and 3 are incoming, and if you want to find out more, here's a great video series on The Hardline Challenge: <a href="https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/hardline-challenge-2021</a> The new episode about the Beaver fastpacking trip will be out Friday!

EP 61 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 1

Join Tayson and Brigham as they delve into the design process of Outdoor Vital's new LoftTek™ Hybrid Booties.Want to pick up a pair? Click the link below:https://outdoorvitals.com/collections/apparel/products/lt-hybrid-booties

Join Tayson and Brigham as they delve into the design process of Outdoor Vital's new LoftTek™ Hybrid Booties. Want to pick up a pair? Click the link below: <a href="https://outdoorvitals.com/collections/apparel/products/lt-hybrid-booties" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outdoorvitals.com/collections/apparel/products/lt-hybrid-booties</a>

EP 60 - LoftTek™ Hybrid Booties Deep Dive

Join Tayson, Tyler, &amp; Derek to learn about what Ultralight Adventure Travel actually is, and how to enjoy your trips more! Preview the KotaUL Adventure &amp; Travel Backpack here: https://tribe.outdoorvitals.com/kotaulpreview

Join Tayson, Tyler, &amp; Derek to learn about what Ultralight Adventure Travel actually is, and how to enjoy your trips more! Preview the KotaUL Adventure &amp; Travel Backpack here: <a href="https://tribe.outdoorvitals.com/kotaulpreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tribe.outdoorvitals.com/kotaulpreview</a>

EP 59 - Ultralight Adventure Travel: Why & How

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

EP 58 - R&D And Why It Matters

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

EP 57 - NEW LoftTek Hybrid Balaclava Deep Dive

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!

EP 56 - Why Used Gear Is Important To You

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

EP 55 - Backpacking Olympic With Just A Travel Bag!

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!

EP 54 - Desert Hiking in a National Park

So here is the big question. How do we live a life full of adventures, travel, and memories on your terms without being a millionaire, without previous experience and without unlimited amounts of time? That is the big question and this podcast will give you the answers. We're your cohost Tayson Whittaker and Dave Kime and your listening to the Live Ultralight Podcast powered by Outdoor Vitals!

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On today's episode, we talk with Syntax77 about how he acquired gear for this first backpacking trip to now filming multi-day winter adventures in the White Mountains of New Hamshire. In this episode, we’ll learn how he got started on YouTube. His preferred shelter system when camping solo in subzero temperatures, how Tayson handles spiders crawling on his face at night and much more. If you like the episode please hit the subscribe button to get more amazing content in the future!

Ep 3- Sintax77 Teaches us how to camp better in the winter 

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 review and tell your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

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 review and tell your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

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

Devin Karch

On today's episode we sit down with Devin Karch also know by his trail name of @DarwinTheHiker. He talks about falling in love with the AT at the age of 3. We talk about the differences in hiking the PCT vs the AT and how to plan financially for 6 months on the trail. He also tells a story about his brief run-in with Whitney Houston and how he wound up in the backseat of a strangers car with an enormous pit bull while on the trail. https://travelandtrail.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 your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app as well as LiveUltralight.com.

On today's episode we sit down with Devin Karch also know by his trail name of @DarwinTheHiker. He talks about falling in love with the AT at the age of 3. We talk about the differences in hiking the PCT vs the AT and how to plan financially for 6 months on the trail. He also tells a story about his brief run-in with Whitney Houston and how he wound up in the backseat of a strangers car with an enormous pit bull while on the trail. <a href="https://travelandtrail.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://travelandtrail.com/</a> 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app as well as <a href="http://LiveUltralight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LiveUltralight.com</a>.

EP 6 - Devin Karch Teaches us how to plan your PCT & AT Hikes.

On today's episode, we sit down with Carl and Derek from the Backpack &amp; 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 your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

On today's episode, we sit down with Carl and Derek from the Backpack &amp; 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. <a href="https://backpacking.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://backpacking.podbean.com/</a> 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

EP 11 -Backpacking & Blisters

In this episode we bring on Randy of Outdoor Detour! He travels year round and everywhere you can think of! Listen to his tips and tricks that enable him to travel more than almost anyone we have ever heard of, all while working a corporate job!

Ep 2 -Outdoor Detour Teaches How To Travel All The Time

On today's we talk with Brian from Colorado Backcountry Adventures. He tells us how he escaped the corporate world to live full time on the road. He tells us how he can live for free by volunteering on our Public Lands. We talk about how to plan financially for living on the road full time. Brian recorded from a remote location in Bear Ears National monument so please excuse the sound quality for the first half of the show. https://www.coloradobackcountryadventures.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 your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app as well as LiveUltralight.com.

On today's we talk with Brian from Colorado Backcountry Adventures. He tells us how he escaped the corporate world to live full time on the road. He tells us how he can live for free by volunteering on our Public Lands. We talk about how to plan financially for living on the road full time. Brian recorded from a remote location in Bear Ears National monument so please excuse the sound quality for the first half of the show. <a href="https://www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/</a> 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app as well as <a href="http://LiveUltralight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LiveUltralight.com</a>.

EP 7- Brian from Colorado Backcountry Adventures teaches us how to live full time on the road.

*Giveaway* Today we sit down to do an internal episode about our recent team backpacking trip. We discuss what gear worked well and what we would change next time we head out in the winter. Stay tuned until the end to find out how to enter our giveaway. 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

*Giveaway* Today we sit down to do an internal episode about our recent team backpacking trip. We discuss what gear worked well and what we would change next time we head out in the winter. Stay tuned until the end to find out how to enter our giveaway. 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

EP 9-Behind the Trip- Winter Trip

GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! On today's episode, we discuss how we design our products at Outoorvitals. Tayson walks 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 one person tent and tell you how you can get it on a deep discount for being one of our listeners. We also announce our pillow giveaway winners.Learn more and subscribe atwww.liveultralight.com

GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED! On today's episode, we discuss how we design our products at Outoorvitals. Tayson walks 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 one person tent and tell you how you can get it on a deep discount for being one of our listeners. We also announce our pillow giveaway winners. Learn more and subscribe at <a href="http://www.liveultralight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.liveultralight.com</a>

EP 4- How We Design Products

Ryan Scavo

On today's episode, we’re joined by Ryan Scavo). Ryan is a photographer, freelance writer, outdoorswoman and proud mountain mama, who sat down to talk with us about how to incorporate adventure into every aspect of your life--including parenthood. She gives advice on not giving up the outdoors while expecting, and how to continue adventuring as a family by setting realistic goals and expectations for taking the little ones along. She also talks about how to acquire used gear and what works best for outfitting her children.  https://www.ryoutside.com/ @ryoutside

On today's episode, we’re joined by Ryan Scavo). Ryan is a photographer, freelance writer, outdoorswoman and proud mountain mama, who sat down to talk with us about how to incorporate adventure into every aspect of your life--including parenthood. She gives advice on not giving up the outdoors while expecting, and how to continue adventuring as a family by setting realistic goals and expectations for taking the little ones along. She also talks about how to acquire used gear and what works best for outfitting her children. <a href="https://www.ryoutside.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ryoutside.com/</a> @ryoutside

EP 5- Ryan Scavo Teaches us how to Adventure with Children. 

Levi Pendleton

On today’s episode, we sit down to chat with Levi Pendleton. Levi, a previous whitewater rafting guide in the Grand Canyon, Moab and Jackson Hole, ski patroller in New Zealand and now an overall outdoor enthusiast who currently works at Southern Utah University as the coordinator of SUU Outdoors. We spend time talking about some of his ultimate adventure stories that come from being a member of a Rescue Team in Denali National Park in Alaska. We focus in on understanding what it takes to climb a brutal mountain like Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) the highest peak in North America. We also talk about the shift from a seasonal employee lifestyle where one can “entertain their own passions and hobbies” into a job that requires more administrative tasks in order to get others outdoors.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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

On today’s episode, we sit down to chat with Levi Pendleton. Levi, a previous whitewater rafting guide in the Grand Canyon, Moab and Jackson Hole, ski patroller in New Zealand and now an overall outdoor enthusiast who currently works at Southern Utah University as the coordinator of SUU Outdoors. We spend time talking about some of his ultimate adventure stories that come from being a member of a Rescue Team in Denali National Park in Alaska. We focus in on understanding what it takes to climb a brutal mountain like Denali (also known as Mount McKinley) the highest peak in North America. We also talk about the shift from a seasonal employee lifestyle where one can “entertain their own passions and hobbies” into a job that requires more administrative tasks in order to get others outdoors. 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

EP 8- Levi Pendleton, SUU Outdoors Coordinator teaches us how to climb Denali

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.

EP 10-Design Stories and Introductions At Outdoor Vitals

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.be/CxsYJxYdks8

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. <a href="https://youtu.be/CxsYJxYdks8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/CxsYJxYdks8</a>

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

On Today's episode, Tayson and Brigham discuss their trip to Vietnam to find the perfect factory to manufacture the Satu Adventure Pant. http://6.kickto.link/v23JxVl/

On Today's episode, Tayson and Brigham discuss their trip to Vietnam to find the perfect factory to manufacture the Satu Adventure Pant.  http://6.kickto.link/v23JxVl/

Ep 19- Behind The Products- Relationships- Touring Factories 

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/

EP 18 - SATU PANTS & DRAGONWOOL DEEP DIVE

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!

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!

EP 17 - Hot Tent Camping 

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.

EP 16- Behind The Dominion Tent Design 

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 ultralight lifestyle please give us a 5-star review and tell your friends to subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

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.  <a href="https://outdoordetour.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Vitals/n-5Qj5dw/Wind-River/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://outdoordetour.smugmug.com/Outdoor-Vitals/n-5Qj5dw/Wind-River/</a> 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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

EP 15- OV Wind River Team Trip

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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

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 subscribe. We're available on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and every major listening app.

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

In this episode we talk with our founder and designer to cover what has changed on our best selling sleeping bags!

Bonus Episode- 2020 Sleeping Bag Updates! Summit, Atlas & Aerie

Today we sit down with Outdoor Vitals founder Tayson Whittaker to talk about his background, the company origins and where they are going in the future! Learn what 2019 holds and how we got there from a mere $500 investment!

EP 1.5-Live Ultralight Pilot Part 2 - OV Origins & Future!

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