Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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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.

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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...

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In this months session of "Ask OV" on the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson & Brigham answer the questions many of you have been asking & give unique behind the scenes insights & stories you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, Tayson, Brigham, & Ty share stories from their adventures in one of the most remote deserts in Southern Utah. Some members of the team were caught COMPLETELY off guard by both the miles and other aspects of the trip - eventually causing golf-ball sized blisters & excruciating pain...

Listen to learn what happened!

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In this month's session of "Ask OV" Tayson & Brigham tackle questions about women's apparel, workouts that actually help with trail time, cook systems, & more. Have questions for next month's session of "Ask OV?" 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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In this month's session of "Ask OV" on the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson & Brigham answer the questions many of you have been asking & give unique behind the scenes insights & stories you won't want to miss.

Have questions for next month's session of "Ask OV?" Email support@outdoorvitals.com & let us know!

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In this months session of "Ask OV" on the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson & Brigham answer the questions many of you have been asking & give unique behind the scenes insights & stories you won't want to miss.

Have questions for next month's session of "Ask OV?" Email support@outdoorvitals.com & let us know!

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Join Tayson, Brigham, & Tyler to hear the BEST stories, gear, & trips from 2024. It's actually quite incredible what fits into a single year...

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What is is REALLY like to hike solo? Why are so many backpackers hesitant to do so, & is there a difference in how to prepare for a solo trip vs. a hike with friends? Join Tayson & Brigham to find out some of the BIGGEST differences between hiking solo or with friends. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi

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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, moose, and how he managed to keep going on one of the most demanding hikes of his life. If you're into solo hiking, wilderness survival, or just love hearing about outdoor adventures, this episode is for you!

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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

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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

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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 out Jeff's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffPelletier

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#brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #brycecanyon100 #ultramarathon #100miles

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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.

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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.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDww
Sintax77: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_wOOOnsFjQ-oNxAVQw3rA
Eric Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3KwY6oUqATTRQa4m4fIDw
Justin Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvT1uds0PVPJQWVnp4UN-A
Elina Osborne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7YznKvjMpXAXuzs9wWvtg
Jeff Pelletier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKMpnM_Yvf6E-Hhf9btYqA
Grim Granite: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMG6vWRRaOLzr74uIuzMRaw
Tayson Whittaker (me): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDww

#backpacking #youtubers #youtuberslife

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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!

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#grandcanyon #rimtorimtorim #r2r2r #grandcanyonnationalpark #podcast #rt3

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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 expedition racing, adventure racing, mountain biking endurance races, and Ultrarunning. Recently he summited the highest peaks of each state in 42 days (beating the record), and just became the fastest to ever run 200 miles across Florida in 63 hours, and 52 minutes. A record once held by none other than David Goggins.

Follow Hunter Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/?hl=en Follow Hunter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWDVjToFqTeLMiIN4_A00aA ***

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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!

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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.

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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. In Season 35, the pair got second place overall in the competition, and without any sponsorship from us whatsoever, repped Outdoor Vitals gear all along the way. Joel is an Auto Claims Training Specialist who holds over 10 Guinness World Records, all involving the most objects stuck in a beard. Garrett is a delivery driver by profession, and not to be outdone in the facial hair department, has an impressive mustache of his own.

Follow Joel & Garrett: https://linktr.ee/joelandgarrett

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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 New Mexico, and a skate on the 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway.

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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 grueling Moab 240, a feat that resonated strongly within the running community. As one of his pacers, Tayson observed firsthand his tenacity and resilience that contributed to his remarkable performance.

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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.

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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 accomplishments:

2018 UKK-Trail west, Finland ~1000km/620mi 2019 Pacific Crest Trail, attempt 1700 of 4265km/1090mi of 2650mi with some of the Sierra on skis 2019 Gröna Bandet/"Green Ribbon" in Sweden, 1350km/830mi 2020 Vita Bandet/"White Ribbon" attempt, 400km of 1300km/250mi of 800mi in winter (his partner finished) 2020 UKK-trail east, and connecting trails near the eastern border of Finland ~700km/440mi 2021 Vita Bandet/"White Ribbon" in Sweden during winter 1300km/800mi 2021 Nuortti-Saariselkä-Tsarmitunturi-Vätsäri-Näätämö, unmarked trails and off trail, Finland 450km/280mi 2022 Ylläs-Pallas-Hetta-Tarvantovaara-Kilpisjärvi, along trails and off trail, total of 350km/220mi 2023 Pacific Crest Trail, flip flop, 4265km 2024 Upcoming Norge på Langs/"Norway lengthwise" winter traverse ~2700km/1700mi

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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 Readywise to talk about what goes into making backpacking meals and what Backpacking meals mean for you.

About our guests:

Jeff Garmire is a mountain athlete and runner, who not only is a calendar-year triple crowner, but holds or has held numerous unsupported FKTs of many trails, including the Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and the Long Trail, and 17 or so others. He’s a writer, author of the book Free Outside, and the subject of a documentary currently touring North America: Free Outside: A Colorado Trail Story. Jeff's website: https://freeoutside.com/

Luke Pearsall is the brand manager of Readywise. He’s spent over 20 years as a media professional, working in professional photography, software, and the television industry; including working behind the scenes on the shows Lost and Entourage. On the more outdoorsy side of things, at the age of 25, Luke spent a year leading adventure tours across the continent of South America. Readywise Website: https://readywiseoutdoor.com/pages/jeffgarmire

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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 West Coast Path in the UK. As an ultrarunner and running coach, Kristian trains and works remotely all over the world, and we’re excited to talk to him on the show to talk about his life and accomplishments.

Kristian’s website: https://www.kristianultra.com/

Kristian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristianultra/?hl=en

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#appalachiantrail #fkt #kristianmorgan #outdoorvitals #liveultralight

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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 more.

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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 the next couple of years, Ben took on the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide trail, earning him the status of Triple Crowner. In 2021, he tackled the demanding Hayduke Trail in just seven weeks and was about to embark on the Pacific Northwest Trail when a unique opportunity emerged: being a dog musher in the remote Alaskan wilderness. He’s also an Outdoor Vitals customer.

Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiking_ginger_b/?hl=en

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#triplecrown #mushers #dogmusher #outdoorvitals #liveultralight

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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’s a motivational speaker, and he’s accomplished incredible feats from a 4,000-mile bike ride from Honduras to Boulder, to cycling across Cuba, to running the famous Leadville 100 twice.

Learn about Ryan here: https://www.duzertv.com/

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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals' Lead Designer Brigham Crane to discuss their new base layer: The Highline Thermal Leggings.

Highline Thermal Leggings: https://bit.ly/3PNOurE

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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 puzzles and adventure. Together, they recently took on the famous Camino de Santiago trail through Spain.

Jeremiah Stringer Links: 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 Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #jeremiahstringer #bridgettestringer #caminodesantiago #thebackpackingpodcast #liveultralightpodcast #outdoorvitals

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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 backpacking gear.

Find Devin here: https://linktr.ee/Backcountryexposure

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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 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonConti/videos

Jonathan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jon_Conti/

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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 have a day job, they don’t let that stop them from using their limited time to see the sights & accomplish their goals. They choose to embrace challenges, & they like it! The Skyline Fastpack was designed for them.

It's the perfect pack for trail running, cross-country skiing, day hiking, backpacking (especially for those dialed-in ultralighters), trail running, & of course - fastpacking. Fastpacking is ultralight backpacking but fast. You’ve got to be able to move quickly while carrying everything you need for camping overnight in the backcountry. Your pack has to be able to handle all-day, on-the-move use while staying comfortable & giving you easy access to hydration and fuel.

Understandably, it also has to be small & light so it doesn’t weigh you down. A fastpack MUST be stable while you run. The Skyline Fastpack is versatile, comfortable, & built so that you can easily access what you need when you need it without removing your pack! It uses a shoulder harness suspension system that evenly distributes your pack weight & doesn’t allow your water flasks to bounce around uncomfortably.

Versatile pockets allow you to stash snacks, gear, or whatever else you need without fear of them falling out as you move. This shoulder harness suspension system hugs your body while still allowing you full range of motion for all-day comfort. Challenge Ultra stretch mesh is used for the back, side, & bottom pockets & it is both LIGHT & DURABLE. It’s hard to cut it even with scissors! It stretches & allows you to easily stuff your gear where you want, but weighs next to nothing.

This is some of the toughest and lightest mesh in the industry! The unique bottom pocket has 2 parts: a pass-through sleeve & a zippered mesh compartment. Stash your phone, gloves, maps, or anything else right where it’s easily accessible and safe. Every feature is intentionally designed, from the foam back panel that melds with your body to the versatile pocketing on the harness system that will keep your gear exactly where you want it when you need it. Don’t let long distances & limited timelines keep you from experiencing the wild places you crave. The Skyline Fastpack can help you satisfy that hunger.

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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
Tayson's first attempt (podcast): https://youtu.be/LjYPQ3s2Se0

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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 Magazine.

Maggie's Website: https://www.maggieslepian.com/

Maggie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggie_slepian/?hl=en

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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: https://www.instagram.com/dustinwittwer/?hl=en

Follow his podcast: https://www.instagram.com/finding.backcountry.podcast/?hl=en

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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 #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #thruhike

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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.be/LjYPQ3s2Se0

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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.

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#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 on the Colorado Trail and his recent expedition to The Enchantments in Washington state.

Bryce's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BryceNewbold

Bryce's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brycenewbold

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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 backpacking trip.

Justin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinOutdoors

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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, and gained him sponsorship from the likes of Salomon and Injinji. With a focus on optimizing performance through nutrition, Michael has embraced the moniker 'The Low Carb Runner,' which is reflected in the name of his popular website and podcast.

Michael's website: https://lowcarb-runner.com/

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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 providing backpackers with nutritious meal options.

Backcountry Foodie: https://backcountryfoodie.com/

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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 continued to seek thrilling escapades, including hiking the Continental Divide Trail and conquering the Colorado Trail three times. His writing has been published in Wirecutter, CBS News, The Trek, and other notable publications. Sam's website: https://samschild.com/ *** Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM

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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 mind for trekking in the outdoors.

Chase Mountains YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaseMountains

For more Chase Mountains content: https://linktr.ee/Chasemountains

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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 range of topics, from tips and tricks for hiking and camping to gear reviews and hiking vlogs, to stories of backpacking mysteries and tales of missing hikers.

Kyle's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking

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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 fabrics, suspension system, and everything else that makes it stand out from the rest.

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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 successful journey. Throughout the podcast, the two discuss various aspects of the Uinta Highline Trail, including its length, difficulty level, and terrain. They also cover important topics like proper gear, food, and water requirements. Tayson and Tyler share their own experiences of hiking the trail and provide valuable advice on how to navigate the different sections of the trail, deal with potential hazards, and make the most out of the breathtaking views along the way. Whether you're an experienced backpacker or a novice looking for a challenge, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle the Uinta Highline Trail with ease and enjoy one of the most beautiful hikes in the country.

Our Recent Highline Documentary: https://youtu.be/CJ4YNQfjun0

In-depth Podcast of our attempt: https://youtu.be/7efxpSOAMCA (part 1) https://youtu.be/x9NFFp7td9I (part 2)

Documentary of our first attempt: https://youtu.be/p4tyvNpCTNU

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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 line in first place ahead of only two other finishers at the 2023 Barkley Marathons, widely considered one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world, if not THE toughest Marathon in the world. He completed the 100-mile race in a time of 58 hours, 23 minutes, and 12 seconds, cementing his status as one of the top ultrarunners in the world.

Aurelien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurelien_sanchez_/

Aurelien's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aureliensanchez3732

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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 pack, and various use-case scenarios. Throughout the episode, the hosts offer a detailed and informative overview of the CS40 Ultra, providing insights into the design choices that make it an excellent choice for backpackers looking to minimize weight without sacrificing functionality.

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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-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2019. According to his Patreon page, Frozen is looking to complete the Pacific Crest Trail in 2024. Today we’re going to learn about his journey as a backpacker, talk gear, and following your dreams. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Check out Frozen's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC78MfBn7erIL0jprd3PJfaA

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Mason Gravely 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, highest performing, and most inspirational people in the adventure sports realm.

Check out Mason's Podcasts: https://www.adventuresportspodcast.com/ https://athleticbrewing.com/blogs/podcast

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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 overheat while you’re still hiking or moving! You’ll go straight from being too cold to too hot!

OR you can throw on one 4 oz windbreaker that takes up next to no space in your pack! The Nebo Windbreaker is built to keep you warm by stopping wind chill, while staying breathable enough to keep hiking without overheating!

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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.

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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/tX07gbeF7Qs

See the gear list: https://youtu.be/bqIEEgSy6pY

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Shaun Durkee is the owner of Alpen Fuel, a backpacking food company based in Bozeman, Montana. It was started in the fall of 2018 by Shaun and his wife Emily as a side business while Shaun was pursuing an engineering career. During the pandemic, however, a layoff propelled the two to make Alpen Fuel into a full-time business. Now, Alpen fuel can be found in dozens of retail stores around the world (including ours).

Alpen Fuel's Website: https://www.alpenfuel.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson (Outdoor Vitals Founder) sits down with Brigham (Outdoor Vitals Lead Designer) to go in-depth on OV's new sleeping pad: The Oblivion Sleeping Pad.

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Oblivion Description: Getting good sleep on the trail isn’t a “bonus” in the backcountry. It’s absolutely necessary for your mind to be alert and for you to be fully present during your adventures, and a comfortable sleeping pad is one of the most important items to help you get the rest you need.

The Oblivion Sleeping Pad is a more comfortable 3 season pad that will help you sleep better in the outdoors without carrying extra weight! The 3-inch thick tufted I-beam cushion construction will keep your shoulders and hips off the ground whether you’re a side sleeper or if you sleep on your back.

So what about insulation? Multi-layer reflective insulation gives the pad an R-Value of 3.5 (ASTM R-value Standard) - perfect for 3 season adventures! But we didn’t stop there. We’ve added a reflective top fabric to help you retain as much of your own body heat as possible!

What this means is that you get a sleeping pad that’s warmer, more comfortable, & lightweight! You can sleep better in the backcountry without having to carry extra pounds with you!

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Elina is a filmmaker, adventure guide, and thru-hiker from Auckland, New Zealand, also known by the trail name “Tip Tap”. In 2019, she thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and documented her experience on YouTube, then followed that adventure up by hiking the length of New Zealand via the Te Araroa Trail, and recently released a video of her and her brothers hiking the famous Japanese pilgrimage route, Kumano Kodo. At the time of this recording, Elina has over 67,000 subscribers on YouTube, and she’s received much praise for her unique, honest, calm, and almost dream-like style that can be found in her videos.

More about Elina: https://linktr.ee/elinaosborne

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Jeff Garmire is a highly accomplished backpacker. At just 32 years old, and during the recording of this podcast, he holds the Colorado Trail FKT (fastest-known time), has the speed record for climbing Costa Rica’s tallest Mountain: Cerro Chirripo, and has completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown (AT, PCT, CDT in one year). His trail name is “Legend”; needless to say, it’s a name that fits. Today we’ll talk to him about his adventures and accomplishments, and try to gain some insight into what it takes to do what seems impossible to other backpackers.

Jeff's website: https://freeoutside.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down to talk with Paul Ferraro to discuss his many long, long walks to raise money for Navy Seals:

After a successful 30-year career in the tech industry, Paul Ferraro retired in 2014 and set his sights on walking across the United States from Virginia to California to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation. This 3,121-mile effort earned him recognition from both CNN and Fox News, along with many other local news outlets as he worked to complete the journey in 2015. In addition to the Walk Across America, he’s made a trek from Ireland to Rome (2000 miles), walked the Camino de Santiago from France to Santiago, Spain (500 miles), and claims the most challenging walk of his life was from Miami to Key West (140 miles in 3 days). We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation.

The Road I Chose Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Road-I-Chose-707649916000439

Website: http://theroadichose.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Tyler and Derek to discuss the 2023 OV 100 Mile Challenge. With the OV 100 Mile Challenge, you'll be able to set a hiking goal and build up to doing an epic dream hike.

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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson answers your questions! Be sure to comment below or email us at liveultralightpodcast@gmail.com to hear your questions answered on the next Q&A!

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List of Questions:

What happened to the first 65 episodes? (YouTube)
would you do an episode on food?
So I’m just curious if y’all know anyone that started doing ultras after they turned 50. I have never had the luxury to do a through hike but I have been backpacking for about 10 years now I started going UL in 2017 so I could pull 25-40 mile days while section hiking KY’s Sheltowee Trace. I also have found that going UL / being a minimalist simplifies the experience making it more enjoyable to me. I don’t UL to be able to boast I do it because I’m old and it allows me to cover more mileage and enjoy the experience more.
Wondering if you all use any kind of footprint under your tents, and if so, what do you use?
Would like to hear your thoughts on the difference between 40° or whatever temperature when the sun is out and shining on you and when it’s overcast or dark at 40°? I’ve definitely noticed there is a difference, even though the temperature stays the same.
Are you looking at manufacturing in US if cost is already so high why not at this point…..???
Any intentions of making a sleeping bag with the same technology? (as the Nova Jackets)
By the way when will you guys be bringing out the rain pants?
Which hoodie performs the best under this raincoat at around 30 to 40°. Dragon wool, tern, or the altitude hoodie? I couldn’t imagine wearing the ventus hoodie under this raincoat it’s so warm on its own.
What are your thoughts on using in conjunction with the ventus as a layering piece. Is it sized/fitted appropriately for that or would you recommend going up a size? (Vario)
What kind of soap do you launder this jacket in? (Vario)
Do you have the mvtr % of the two different membranes used? (Tushar Rain Jacket)
I’m curious how this would fit a woman (16/17ish torso) when using with the hip belt. I’ve tried other men’s packs and as soon as I do up the hip belt (Since pack rides higher on back and not just hanging from shoulders) the top of the bag sits so high it’s hitting the back of my head with every step almost. There’s only 1 picture on website of a woman wearing it and she’s not using the hip belt to show how high it sits. Can you add more pics of women wearing it in backpacking mode (wearing it with the hip belt fastened)? Or can you make this in a woman’s version (shorter torsos)? (KotaUL)
The real question is: What does angry Dan Becker think? (KotaUL)
Which one would pair best with the ventus hoodie for a thru hike of the AT? (Nova Jackets)
Will you consider making a Dyneema version in the future? (Fortius Tent)
I should probably leave this on iTunes, sorry Joe, lol. My big thing/question is which size pack, 45 or 60 L? My newly wed wife and I will be going backpacking very soon and I thought, “Well, we both have big Agnes q-core deluxes, 2 big Agnes sidewinders, a Jetboil minimal Mimo, and 2 NovaUL, and a dog bed along with a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 person because we have a 25 lb Welsh Pembroke corgi (Penny Lane) in tow. After that it would be a Katadyn, 1 each 1 L smart water bottles. 2 Helinox chair zeros, 2 OV pillows… Some extra undies and socks, and maybe the 2 altitude sun hoodies. Plus food… Some one on another channel said, “between the two of you the 45 should be fine”. Now I have the 45 Kota… and doing a test load out… it was full with… maybe(?) 4-5 inches to spare on the top of the inner area. I did not include the Copper Spur, or even separating the pieces of it, and shoot… strapping the Ruffwear dog sleeping bag to it at the time. Oh God… a bear canister or bag… shoot. Sooooo… if the roll top of the 60 goes far enough down to make it a smaller liter carry, and max weight for both the 45 and 60 is 35 lbs max (though I would think(?) the 60 could handle 5(?) lbs more) than maybe my best bet would be for her and I to each get the 60 liter. Plus future trips… longer hikes… more available storage, just in case. This video and other videos you all have published lately made me think hard about this [...]
Those trekking poles look awesome! Design question: what was the deciding factor to go with foam for handgrips instead of cork?
Thoughts about the Garmin Fenix 6 series of watches? I have heard good things, but they are very expensive. Do any of you upload topo maps to your watch for navigation?
Snowshoes? (talking about retail updates for OV)
Hey great podcast. As you hit on the Garmin inreach mini I was wondering if you were going to do a podcast on the new version the inreach mini2? As well gatorz or Oakley always a solid go to for whatever your needs are.

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In this episode, Tayson talks about the state of our company, Outdoor Vitals. What happened in 2022, and where we're headed in 2023. Enjoy this sneak peek of the gear, the content, and the future direction of OV.

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham and Tyler to discuss ISPO: the largest sports and outdoor trade show in the world, and what the Outdoor Vitals team did there. They also discuss international travel in Europe, the Austrian Alps, German chocolate, red stag sightings, sustainability, and more!

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Aurelien Sanchez is a French runner and backpacker who holds the record for the self-supported fastest-known time record for the south-to-north route on the John Muir Trail. In fact, he held the record for the John Miur self-supported OVERALL from 2018 until August 2022. His attempt took 3 days 3 hours 55 minutes and 10 seconds and was the last of three attempts to FKT the John Muir Trail. Although it is in French, you can see him document his adventures on his YouTube channel. Given the language gap, Aurelien is a bit of an enigma online, so it'll be interesting to get to know who he is, where he comes from, and what makes him tick.

Aurelien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurelien_sanchez_/

Aurelien's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aureliensanchez3732

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Kraig Adams is a filmmaker, hiker, and minimalist living in Denver, CO. He’s best known for the Kraig Adams YouTube Channel, which documents Kraig’s life and his travels all around the world. As of this recording, his channel has over 717,000 subscribers, and we’re honored to have him on the podcast today to talk about backpacking and storytelling in the outdoor space.

Kraig's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kraigadams

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Rue McKenrick is an American backpacker and conservationist. He’s a triple-crowner and the Executive Director of The American Perimeter Trail Conference, an organization dedicated to creating a 14,000-mile circumnavigational backpacking route of the continental United States. Recently, he completed a massive scouting trip of the proposed route, and we’re honored to have him on the program today to discuss the route, the trip, and the WHY of it all.

Learn about the trail: https://americanperimetertrail.org/

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Glen Andersen is an outdoor guide from our home state of Utah. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Utah University in leadership and group dynamics, and a master's degree from the University of Utah in outdoor adventure programming. After working for a few years as a youth seminary teacher for his church, Glen decided to merge his love of the outdoors, his experience working with young people, and his faith into one project. That being, “Youth Wilderness Experiences”, a program dedicated to helping religious teenagers disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and God. Our mission at Outdoor Vitals is to get people outdoors and improve lives with better outdoor experiences, so we’d love to talk to Glen today about what he’s learned about helping people of all ages do just that.

Youth Wilderness Experiences: https://wildernessexperiences.org/

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In this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with the lead product designer of Outdoor Vitals, Brigham Crane, to discuss OV's new 10 Piece Adaptive Clothing System created to help people layer for warmth and comfort in the outdoors. As backpackers, we need a collection of clothing that functions as tools to allow us to remain active in the backcountry as long as we want, in any season. By utilizing an Adaptive Performance Clothing System, we will have the right collection of clothing that will keep our bodies performing optimally in the inevitable changing conditions like weather, terrain, and strenuousness of the journey.

Link to the article discussed: https://bit.ly/3UvQk0m

Suggested pieces:

KINETIC - Baselayer top - short or long sleeve crew tee or hoodie.
KINETIC - Lightweight synthetic pants.
KINETIC - Lightweight synthetic shorts - running style or traditional.
KINETIC - Baselayer bottom - synthetic or merino leggings or long johns.
KINETIC - Active Insulation - fleece, breathable lofted insulation, or hybrid.
PROTECTIVE - Waterproof breathable (WPB) rain jacket.
PROTECTIVE - WPB Rain pants.
PROTECTIVE - Lightweight windbreaker.
STATIC - Static insulation - lofted insulation jacket.
STATIC - Sleeping set - top and bottom.

Many of these can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/3tmydOp

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Peter Reese is an avid hiker, fisherman, and adventurer. He is passionate about the outdoors and sharing his experience with others. Peter is a fan of lightweight gear that is designed to help outdoor enthusiasts travel light in wild places. He currently splits his time between Tuscon and Denver.

Peter's Website: https://www.investmentgradegear.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with some of the other Outdoor Vitals crew to talk about their recent trip to Zion National Park. Together they discuss backpacking in national parks, especially during the "off-season", backpacking in winter, camping in the winter IN the desert, and much more. Enjoy!

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson interviews Josh Perry. Josh Perry is a British athlete who, as of this recording, holds the record for the self-supported fastest-known-time for both the Pacific Crest Trail and the Arizona Trail. He completed the 2600-mile PCT in 55 days, and 16 hours. The 800-mile Arizona Trail in 14 days, and 12 hours. And the Long Trail in 6 days, 9 hours. Today we’re going to be delving into training, nutrition, and trying to find out what pushes Josh to accomplish these massive undertakings.

Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_joshuaperry/

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Matthew Nelson has been the executive director of the Arizona Trail Association since 2012. The ATA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail, an 800-mile national scenic trail that spans the entire north-south length of the U.S. state of Arizona. Today we’re going to talk about the Arizona Trail and the Arizona Trail Association, and what exactly is required to “maintain a national scenic trail”.

ATA Website: https://aztrail.org/

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Andrew Steven is an “amateur explorer, expert coffee drinker, and podcast maker..." who has worked with Google, NBCUniversal, WarnerMedia, and numerous brands to help tell their stories in new and compelling ways. In addition to Trail Weight, he also created the critically acclaimed The History of Stand-Up podcast. When he’s not working, he’s usually camping, hiking, or dreaming of the next adventure.

Check out Trail Weight: https://trailweight.co/

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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with lead designer, Brigham Crane, to talk in-depth about the new jacket from Outdoor Vitals: The Vario Jacket.

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Franziska Weinheimer is an outdoorswoman from Germany who has lived for over a quarter-century in the state of Oregon. Since 2016, she’s been sharing her adventures in the mountains with the backpacking community through her blogs, guides, and videos on her “Hike Oregon” YouTube channel. From Oregon-specific trail guides to gear reviews and trip videos, she covers it all.

Hike Oregon Links:
https://www.hikeoregon.net/

https://www.youtube.com/c/HikeOregon

https://www.facebook.com/HikeOregon/

https://www.instagram.com/hike.oregon/

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Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer, long-Distance Runner, author, speaker, and founder of the non-profit organization Impossible2possible. In 2015 he was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross, a decoration awarded to those who have demonstrated an outstanding level of service or set an exemplary standard of achievement to benefit or honor Canada. In 2009, Ray was part of a trio that broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition to the Geographic South Pole. He was the first to run across the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world. And, famously, in 2007 he was part of an ultrarunning trio that crossed the Sahara Desert in 111 days as documented in the film: Running the Sahara. His accomplishments are many, and the list goes on and on. According to his website, he has journeyed over 17000 Kilometers (over 10,500 miles) on his expeditions around the world. In this interview, Ray claims that the number might be a little low. Enjoy the show!

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In this episode, Tayson breaks down a trip he recently did with his son and his dad, where he ended up carrying the gear for 3 people. Living ultralight, taking children and new backpackers out on the trail, and keeping the outdoors fun are topics that are discussed. Enjoy the show! Great Ultralight

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In this episode, Tayson welcomes one of the backpackers in the UL Member 100 Challenge, and college football coach, Brandon. Brandon hiked 100 miles with his 9-year-old daughter. Isn't that amazing? Enjoy the episode.

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In this episode, Tayson sits down with the other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to talk about their recent experience thru-hiking the world-famous Uinta Highline Trail.

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In this episode, Tayson sits down with the other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to talk about their recent experience thru-hiking the world-famous Uinta Highline Trail.

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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Tyler to talk about the 70K (43+ mile) Tushars Mountain Run that Tayson recently completed. Listen as he talks about the highs, the lows, and what trail running has to do with backpacking.

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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Justin: an outdoorsman from Alberta, Canada whose popular YouTube channel, "Justin Outdoors", is followed by 52,000 people as of this recording. Justin has made many exciting videos revolving around backpacking trips, tips, and gear reviews.

Justin's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustinOutdoors

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In this episode, Tayson sat down once again with backpacking youtube personality and friend, Dan Becker. Coming right after a fishing trip in the mountains, Tayson and Dan talked backpacking, backpacking gear, YouTube, and life in general. Enjoy!

Find Dan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanBecker

Video Mentioned in the Podcast: https://youtu.be/wCTERZEsCwM

Our Previous episode with Dan Becker: https://youtu.be/-vGPM9pw16M

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To celebrate The Live Ultralight Podcast's 100th Episode, Tayson sat down to record a podcast all about the future of Outdoor Vitals, bringing you behind-the-scenes of the company, the podcast, the gear, and its values.

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In this episode, Tayson sits down with Derek (Marketing Director of OV) to talk about the hidden "gems" or uses of OV's recently released KotaUL Travel & Adventure Pack.

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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

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https://bit.ly/33vLrhW

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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

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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.

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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 TREKKING POLE TENTS: https://bit.ly/3a7Rf4D
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:
STORMLOFT™ DOWN MUMMYPOD™ SLEEPING BAG: https://bit.ly/30poiMX
SUMMIT DOWN SLEEPING BAGS: https://bit.ly/3ChkNFh
ATLAS LOFTTEK™ HYBRID SLEEPING BAGS: https://bit.ly/3Dj2y3S
LOFTTEK HYBRID MUMMYPOD™ HAMMOCK INSULATION: https://bit.ly/3Cjgnhe
OUTDOOR VITALS SLEEPING BAG LINER: https://bit.ly/2YNo7KI

TopQuilts:
STORMLOFT™ DOWN TOPQUILT: https://bit.ly/3DnDmcg
LOFTTEK™ HYBRID 0 - 15 °F TOPQUILTS: https://bit.ly/3njA0l7

Underquilts:
LOFTTEK™ HYBRID 0 & 15°F UNDERQUILTS: https://bit.ly/3wQsBwA
AERIE 0° TO 45°F UNDERQUILT: https://bit.ly/3Co6M8N
STORMLOFT™ 0°-30°F DOWN UNDERQUILT: https://bit.ly/3ng9Kbo

Sleeping Pads:
ULTRALIGHT SLEEPING PADS: https://bit.ly/3nh7IHS
1/8" FOAM PADS: https://bit.ly/3gdnkIb

Hammocks:
ULTRALIGHT COMPLETE HAMMOCK SYSTEM: https://bit.ly/30vP6v2
HAMMOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM: https://bit.ly/3wLGdte
HAMMOCK BUGNET: https://bit.ly/30p3wgq

Pillows/Balaclavas/Booties:
ULTRALIGHT STRETCH PILLOW: https://bit.ly/3nkrbaS
LOFTTEK™ HYBRID BALACLAVA / HOOD: https://bit.ly/3cfbsna
LOFTTEK™ HYBRID BOOTIES: https://bit.ly/30ppD6r

Jackets and Hoodies:
NOVAPRO MEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3DjRtj3
NOVAPRO WOMEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3niA9p1
NOVAUL MEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wQe9Vv
NOVAUL WOMEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3DmFuB0
VENTUS ACTIVE HOODIE: https://bit.ly/3wNbqMG
ULTRALIGHT LOFTTEK™ ADVENTURE JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wOGhs1
ULTRALIGHT REGULATOR DOWN JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wOGjjD

Pants/Shorts:
SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (MEN SIZING): https://bit.ly/3CvNhLX
SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (MEN SIZING WAIST SIZES 40, 43, AND 46): https://bit.ly/3nfjUce
SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (WOMEN SIZING): https://bit.ly/3wQewiR
SATU ADVENTURE SHORTS: https://bit.ly/3Dw58mU

Dragonwool:
DRAGONWOOL HOODIE: https://bit.ly/3DjNRgJ
OUTDOOR VITALS MERINO WOOL NECK GAITERS: https://bit.ly/3wMByHi
DRAGONWOOL ZIPOFF THERMAL: https://bit.ly/3cd5zGS
DRAGONWOOL BOXER: https://bit.ly/3Dll5MU

Merch:
T-SHIRTS: https://bit.ly/3CnR0uK
HATS: https://bit.ly/3wPgSyy

Membership: OTHER PROVEN ESSENTIALS: https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ

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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!