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.
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Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure is a sports podcast hosted by Outdoor Vitals, with 211 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 84. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Outdoor Vitals hosts Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure, a sports show with 211 episodes published.
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Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure
EP 208 - Ask OV 12: Planning Around Fires & Maintaining Health On-Trail
Jul 16, 202633 min
In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, the team addresses common challenges backpackers face on extended trips, including managing caloric intake, improving backcountry sleep, and troubleshooting equipment failures. Drawing from recent field experience, this discussion provides practical strategies for solving real-world problems before they disrupt your next trip. Key Topics Covered: Colorado Trail Planning Update: Details on how the upcoming OV 100 route is being adjusted due to the Willow Fire near Leadville, along with considerations for navigating trail closures and changing conditions. Backpacking Nutrition Strategy: A discussion on managing caloric needs, avoiding food fatigue, and planning meals that remain appealing throughout a longer trip. Repackaging Freeze-Dried Meals: Practical methods for reducing food volume and packaging weight, plus simple integrity checks that can help identify damaged or compromised meals before heading into the backcountry. Improving Backcountry Sleep: Advice for adjusting sleeping pad firmness, accommodating side sleepers, controlling drafts, and using extra clothing or equipment to level uneven campsites. Troubleshooting Water Filters: An explanation of how trapped air bubbles can restrict flow in hollow-fiber filters, along with field-tested techniques for restoring performance and removing excess water. Episode Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction & Ask OV Overview 01:02 — Summer Trail Updates & Navigating the Colorado Trail Fire Closures 03:59 — Backpacking Food Strategy: Managing Caloric Needs & Preventing Food Fatigue 08:20 — Repackaging Freeze-Dried Meals & Conducting Field Integrity Checks 10:51 — Sleep Systems: How to Limit Base Weight While Maximizing Rest 11:23 — Selecting and Adjusting Sleeping Pads for Side Sleepers 13:42 — Managing Drafts & Using Layering Systems for Backcountry Warmth 18:33 — Practical Hacks for Leveling Out Uneven Campsites 19:49 — Backpacking Pillows: Customizing Fit and Height 22:33 — Troubleshooting Water Filter Failures: The Science of Trapped Air Bubbles 25:17 — Field Hacks for Clearing Trapped Air & Restoring Filter Flow 27:54 — Water Filter Care: Shaking vs. Flinging Excess Water 30:54 — Outro & How to Submit Listener Questions Submit Your Questions: We regularly answer listener questions about backpacking gear, trip logistics, and real-world experiences on the trail. Email: Send your questions to [support@outdoorvitals.com](mailto:support@outdoorvitals.com). Voice Message: Leave an audio question through our SpeakPipe link: https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveUltraLight Web Chat: Reach out through the chat widget on the Outdoor Vitals website. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure
EP 207: It's Been TWELVE Years...What's Next?
Jun 15, 202632 min
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 Transition to Performance-First Ultralight: An analysis of how the brand shifted its mission from "Opening the Outdoors" via affordable entry-level gear to developing high-performance equipment specifically for remote wilderness and high-mountain environments. Expansion of Women's Specific Gear: Details on the strategic hire of a second designer to focus on refining and expanding the women's technical apparel and gear lines. Product Innovation Pipeline: A preview of upcoming limited edition innovation drops for late fall 2026 and a development update on the highly anticipated CIRC two-person tent. Inventory & Logistics Strategy: Insights into how the company has significantly increased inventory levels to reduce stockouts on popular items like the Mountain Pursuit line and Shadowlight backpacks. Founders Day Sale Details: Information on the biggest sale this summer plus a GIVEAWAY announcement. Episode Chapters: 0:00 – 12th Anniversary Reflection and Opening 1:11 – Company Origins: From College Idea to Direct-to-Consumer Model 3:15 – Evolving Gear Philosophy: Focusing on Backcountry Performance 5:34 – Internal Milestones: Approaching 10-Year Employee Anniversaries 6:41 – The OV 100-Mile Challenge: Impact of the DIY Backpacking Program 9:13 – Product Retrospective: Mountain Pursuit, Backpacks, and Zulu Down 12:27 – Long-Term Growth: The Power of Sticking to a Single Vision 16:52 – Design Philosophy: Why We Build for High-Mountain Wilderness 21:17 – Strategic Hires: Expanding Capabilities in the Women's Gear Category 24:03 – Content Strategy: Renewed Focus on On-Trail Video and Education 25:24 – 2026 Sneak Peek: Late-Year Releases and Innovation Drops 28:22 – Development Roadmap: CIRC 2-Person Tent Status 29:34 – Founder's Day Sale: Black Friday Savings in June Gear Mentioned in This Episode: Shadowlight Backpack: https://bit.ly/4opNN7x Carbon Evo Backpack: https://bit.ly/4xnnB1n Altura Pants: https://bit.ly/4gf6Cbw Vantage Alpine Jacket: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/vantage-alpine-down-jacket?_pos=1&_psq=vantage&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link Pursuit Hoodie: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/pursuit-hybrid-fleece?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link Zulu Down Jacket: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/zulu-down-jacket?_pos=1&_psq=zulu&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link Circ 1-Person Tent: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/cirq-trekking-pole-tent?_pos=1&_psq=cirq&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link
Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure
EP 206: 3 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear Experiment
Jun 1, 202644 min
Are you planning a bucket-list trip to Coyote Gulch, Utah? In this episode, the team breaks down everything you need to know for a successful backpacking adventure in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. We dive deep into the ultimate footwear debate: Can you really backpack 25+ miles in sandals, or are trail runners the only way to go? What you'll learn in this video: Logistics & Permits: Why you don't need a permit but MUST bring wag bags. The Approach: How to navigate the brutal Hole in the Rock Road to reach the Hurricane Wash trailhead. Iconic Landmarks: Detailed looks at Jacob Hamlin Arch, Coyote Natural Land Bridge, and Steven's Arch. Gear Testing: Real-world results of using Leukotape for blisters in wet environments and the pros/cons of cotton vs. polyester sun hoodies. Canyon Safety: Why you should always check water depth before cliff jumping and how to handle desert "critters" like scorpions and spiders. Whether you're a seasoned ultralight backpacker or planning your first desert trek near Escalante, these insights will help you avoid painful blisters and maximize your time in one of Utah's most beautiful canyons. 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
What's the difference between a backpacking water filter and a purifier? Why do we keep coming back to the Platypus QuickDraw? And how do you make shorter backpacking trips more comfortable without overpacking? In this Ask OV episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, we answer listener questions about backpacking water filters, carbon fiber framed backpacks, comfort camping, and why Outdoor Vitals often prioritizes hooded jackets first. We cover practical trail-tested tips for keeping filters flowing fast, choosing the right backpack frame stiffness, and adding small luxuries like chairs, hammocks, games, tarps, and better camp food without losing the benefits of an ultralight setup. 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 Carbon Evo 50 Backpack: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/cs40-ultralight-backpack?_pos=1&_psq=cs40&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link Platypus Quickdraw (Live Ultralight Membership required): https://outdoorvitals.com/products/platypus-quickdraw-1l-microfilter-system?_pos=2&_psq=platypus&_ss=e&_v=1.0&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear
Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure
EP 204: Ask OV 10 - Why Go Ultralight (Even WITHOUT Big Miles On Trail)
Apr 24, 202633 min
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
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