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EP 81 - What Goes Into Backpacking Gear: Fabrics

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Release Date: 03/01/2022

EP 179 - I Hiked 100 Miles In The Wind Rivers show art EP 179 - I Hiked 100 Miles In The Wind Rivers

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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! Great Backpacking Gear (Support the...

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EP 178 - StormLoft™ Down Topquilt (2024 Update) Product Deep Dive show art EP 178 - StormLoft™ Down Topquilt (2024 Update) Product Deep Dive

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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: #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

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EP 177 - 10 Years of Outdoor Vitals: It's Been A Wild Ride show art EP 177 - 10 Years of Outdoor Vitals: It's Been A Wild Ride

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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: Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast):  #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

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EP 176  - I Ran 100 Miles For The First Time (Feat. Jeff Pelletier) show art EP 176 - I Ran 100 Miles For The First Time (Feat. Jeff Pelletier)

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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: Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): #brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #brycecanyon100 #ultramarathon #100miles

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EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive show art EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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: #skylinetrailjoggers #skylinejoggers #hikingpants #joggers

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EP 174 - A Watch Can Change Your Life: Talking Coros With Darian Allberry show art EP 174 - A Watch Can Change Your Life: Talking Coros With Darian Allberry

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Darian Allberry is an ultrarunner and Head of User Engagement at COROS Wearables. There he oversees press and media communications, product marketing, testing, and quality control. Join the membership: #outdoorvitals #coros #coroswearables #liveultrralightpodcast #taysonwhittaker #liveultralight

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EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers show art EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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: Bryce Newbold: Sintax77: Eric Hanson: Justin Outdoors:  Elina Osborne: Jeff Pelletier: Grim Granite: Tayson Whittaker (me): #backpacking #youtubers #youtuberslife

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EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking show art EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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): #grandcanyon #rimtorimtorim #r2r2r #grandcanyonnationalpark #podcast #rt3

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EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure show art EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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...

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EP 170 - 3 Days In Sub-Freezing Temperatures (At 12,000 feet) show art EP 170 - 3 Days In Sub-Freezing Temperatures (At 12,000 feet)

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

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

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On this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down, once again, with Brigham (lead designer at Outdoor Vitals) to get into the nitty-gritty of exactly what is used to make your backpacking gear. The topics of this episode specifically dive into the categories of fabrics that go into things like backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and clothing. You'll learn all about weaves, knits, and non-woven fabrics and what that means for backpackers like you.

 

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:


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