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:...

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Brigham and Tayson sit down to discuss their recent second attempt at the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim hike. Enjoy hearing all the stories, the takeaways, and learn all about the conditions, the nutrition, the gear, and more in this exciting discussion! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #grandcanyon #rimtorimtorim #r2r2r #grandcanyonnationalpark #podcast #rt3

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...

In this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham sit down to discuss a recent trip into the Tushars, where they attempted, once again, to summit Delano. One of the tallest mountains in Utah, Delano is over 12,000 feet, and together they attempted to climb it in a blizzard in the middle of winter. Enjoy! *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Tyler from Outdoor Vitals talk about what inspires them, pushing limits, and committing to hike 100 miles as part of the OV 100 Mile Challenge. Join the Challenge: https://bit.ly/3ViMVVN #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #100milechallenge

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...

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. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi ...

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...

In this episode, Tayson talks about the state of our company, Outdoor Vitals. What happened in 2023, and where we're headed in 2024. Enjoy this sneak peek of the gear, the content, and the future direction of OV. *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #backpackinggear #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking

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...

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...

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...

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  

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. *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi  

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...

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...

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  

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:...

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 *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi 

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/ *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support...

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...

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 *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi  

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 *** Great...

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 *** Great...