Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure
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.
Episodes
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 successful creator of performance-first ultralight backpacking gear. This discussion serves as a comprehensive update for the hiking community on company growth, technical product development, and the future of remote wilderness equipment.
Key Topics Covered:
The Tra...
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 Speakpipe:
https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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 Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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 Challenge 2026 Registration: https://bit.ly/4rv0EFw
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe:
https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://...
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, & easier to pitch. Watch this episode to learn why!
Cirq Trekking Pole Tent (launching Mar 23, 2026)
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe:
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Or write in to support@outdoorvitals...
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!
Carbon Evo 50 Backpack (launching Feb 23, 2026): https://bit.ly/4aSHdkN
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
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://bit.ly/4baLPn6
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur ...
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 Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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 Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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 warmth levels in general, what backpack capacity you really need, & more. Listen to find out more!
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
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...
Vantage Alpine Down Jacket: https://bit.ly/3IEDwE3
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
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 Backpack: https://bit.ly/4p8zLal
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvita...
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 through - learn why.
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backp...
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 feet in elevation over 6 days. To top it off, we brought a new face that had NEVER backpacked any distance like this before... Find out what happened & what lessons we learned along the way!
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www...
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 why we no longer use insulations like LoftTek. Listen to find out more!
Have questions for us? Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight
Or write in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
Great Backpacking Gear (S...
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/4mDr5H8
Have questions for us? Write them in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
#outdoorvitals #OV100
Join Tayson & Brigham as they share all kinds of insights about the design, features, & function of the Altura Dynamic Pants.
Altura Dynamic Pants: https://bit.ly/45eCFCJ
Have questions for us? Write them in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
#outdoorvitals #OV100
In this episode of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about their up and coming 135 mile hike on the Colorado Trail for the OV100 Mile Challenge and field questions from followers about shoes, socks and clothes to sleep in! Join us for actionable, field tested feedback on how to stay comfortable on your feet for 100 miles!
Have questions for us? Write them in to support@outdoorvitals.com!
#outdoorvitals #OV100
It's been 11 years since OV's very first sale! Join the Founder for insights into where we've been & what's coming later this year... Dive in deep to discuss what you might fear, what you think your limits are, & more.
Have questions for the podcast? Email support@outdoorvitals.com & let us know!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackingge...
The Grand Canyon is not a location to underestimate. Join Tayson & Brigham in our latest episode as they share stories from first-time pack rafting adventures & crossing the Grand Canyon TWICE in under 48 hrs...
Have questions for the podcast? Email support@outdoorvitals.com & let us know!
Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
#outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
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