Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

By Outdoor Vitals

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Subscribers: 51
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Episodes: 199

Brandon
 Feb 18, 2019
Love outdoor vitals and I'm pumped to hear the ideas and suggestions to come with the rest of this podcast!

John Maher
 Feb 14, 2019
I love the values that these guys talked about. The idea of living with good quality equipment but not excess is right in line with my values. I'm really looking forward to these podcasts.

Description

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.

Episode Date
EP 196: Ask OV 7 - How Warm Puffy Jackets REALLY Are...
Oct 17, 2025
EP 195: Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Product Deep Dive
Sep 30, 2025
EP 194: NEW Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack - Product Deep Dive
Sep 15, 2025
EP 193: Hiking 140 Miles in 6 Days Part 2 - Craig Obrist on the Colorado Trail
Sep 02, 2025
EP 192: Hiking 140 Miles In 5.5 Days - FULL STORY
Aug 27, 2025
EP 191: Ask OV 6 - Answers About New Gear + Discontinuing Old Favorites
Aug 20, 2025
EP 190 - Pursuit Hybrid Fleece: Designer's Overview
Aug 11, 2025
EP 189: Altura Dynamic Pants Designer's Overview
Aug 11, 2025
EP 188: Ask OV 5: Upcoming 100 Miler, Shoes, Socks & Sleep Gear
Jul 03, 2025
EP 188: It's Been 11 Years... How We Got Here & What's Coming (From The Founder)
Jun 16, 2025
EP 187 - Crossing the Grand Canyon TWICE In Under 48 Hrs...
May 20, 2025
EP 186: Ask OV 4: Fixing Gear on the Trail, Rain Jackets vs Hardshells, and Why Gear Wets Out
May 08, 2025
EP 185 - UNEXPECTED: 40 Miles In The Most Remote Desert
Apr 07, 2025
EP 184 - Ask OV 3: Cook Systems, Workouts, & Women's Apparel
Mar 31, 2025
EP 183 - Ask OV 2: Dying Fastpacks, My Big 3, & Upcoming Trips & Trails
Feb 17, 2025
EP 182 - Ask OV: Waterproofing Backpacks, Discontinued Gear, & Why Use Trekking Poles
Jan 29, 2025
EP 181 - Bests of 2024 at Outdoor Vitals: Trips, Stories, Gear & Lessons
Dec 26, 2024
EP 180 - Hiking SOLO vs. With Friends
Dec 06, 2024
EP 179 - I Hiked 100 Miles In The Wind Rivers
Oct 14, 2024
EP 178 - StormLoft™ Down Topquilt (2024 Update) Product Deep Dive
Sep 23, 2024
EP 177 - 10 Years of Outdoor Vitals: It's Been A Wild Ride
Aug 19, 2024
EP 176 - I Ran 100 Miles For The First Time (Feat. Jeff Pelletier)
Jun 25, 2024
EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive
Jun 10, 2024
EP 174 - A Watch Can Change Your Life: Talking Coros With Darian Allberry
May 15, 2024
EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Apr 30, 2024
EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking
Apr 23, 2024
EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure
Mar 26, 2024
EP 170 - 3 Days In Sub-Freezing Temperatures (At 12,000 feet)
Mar 19, 2024
EP 169 - 100 Miles Changes EVERYTHING (You'll Never Know Until You Try)
Mar 12, 2024
EP 168 - What The Amazing Race Is REALLY Like... (Joel & Garrett Interview)
Feb 27, 2024
EP 167 - A New Way Of Outdoor Travel: Thru-Skating with David Moondog Roop
Feb 13, 2024
EP 166 - How To Get 2nd Place On The Moab 240: Jeff Pelletier Interview
Jan 30, 2024
EP 165 - What's New With Outdoor Vitals In 2024
Jan 15, 2024
EP 164 - Skiing 800 Miles Through Sweden & More: Teemu Hartikainen
Jan 02, 2024
EP 163 - Backpacking Meals By Athletes For Athletes With Jeff Garmire & Readywise
Dec 05, 2023
EP 162 - Appalachian Trail Record-Breaker: Kristian Morgan
Nov 21, 2023
EP 161 - Best Gifts for Backpackers in 2023
Nov 07, 2023
EP 160 - Keys to Great Sleep Outdoors
Oct 24, 2023
EP 159 - Ben Vaughan: Triple-Crowner & Dog Musher
Oct 17, 2023
EP 158 - Ryan Van Duzer's Journey: Living Life on Two Wheels
Oct 03, 2023
EP 157 - Highline Thermal Leggings Product Deep Dive
Sep 25, 2023
EP 156 - Stories From The Camino De Santiago: Jeremiah & Bridgette Stringer
Sep 19, 2023
EP 155 - Devin Ashby: Danger, YouTube, & Outdoor Gear
Sep 12, 2023
EP 154 - SOS Button Reality Check: Lessons Outdoors with Jonathan Conti
Sep 05, 2023
EP 153 - Skyline 30 Fastpack Product Deep Dive
Aug 28, 2023
EP 152 - Revenge or Reliving? Tushar Mountain Ultra Race Story
Aug 22, 2023
EP 151 - Adventurer's Journal: Maggie Slepian on Bikepacking and Beyond
Aug 15, 2023
EP 150 - Llamas, Goats, Gear, and Hunting: Dustin Wittwer (Finding Backcountry Podcast)
Aug 08, 2023
EP 149 - 4 Days, 100 Miles, & 19,000' Of Elevation: OV On The Colorado Trail
Aug 01, 2023
EP 148 - My 1st Ultramarathon Was Painful: Maximizing Training For The 2nd
Jul 25, 2023
EP 147 - What The Outdoor Industry Doesn't Want You To Know
Jul 18, 2023
EP 146 - Injury Recovery & Backpacking Out West With Bryce Newbold
Jul 11, 2023
EP 145 - Northern Utah, Navigation, and Best Backpacking Gear With Justin Outdoors - Trail Tale
Jul 04, 2023
EP 144 - High-Performance Nutrition: Mike McKnight (The Low-Carb Runner)
Jun 27, 2023
EP 143 - Trail Nutrition Secrets: Expert Tips from Backcountry Foodie
Jun 19, 2023
EP 142 - From Concept to Creation: Skyline Trail Shorts Product Deep Dive
Jun 12, 2023
EP 141 - Balancing Words and Wanderlust: Sam Schild's Life as an Outdoor Writer
Jun 06, 2023
EP 140 - Unlocking Your Physical Potential For Hiking Pain-Free: Conversations with Chase Mountains
May 23, 2023
EP 139 - Missing Hikers, AT Cults, & the Thru Hiker Diet with Kyle O'Grady
May 16, 2023
EP 138 - CS40 Ultra Backpack Product Deep Dive
May 08, 2023
EP 137 - Before You Hike the Highline Trail...
May 02, 2023
EP 136 - Barkley Marathon Finisher Aurélien Sanchez - Torn Pages, 10 min of Sleep, & Cheeseburgers
Apr 25, 2023
EP 135 - NEW BACKPACK: CS40 Ultra Coming Soon - Here's What To Expect
Apr 17, 2023
EP 134 - Ramen Bombs, Thru-Hiking & Bidets: Interview With Youtube's Frozen
Apr 04, 2023
EP 133 - Bears, Bison & Biking Across The Country: Mason Gravley Interview
Mar 28, 2023
EP 132 - Most Underrated Backpacking Gear: All-New Nebo Windbreaker Deep Dive
Mar 20, 2023
EP 131 - Hiking A Perfect 20-Mile Day
Mar 14, 2023
EP 130 - Hot Tents, Sub-0° Gear & Drinking Butter - Trail Tale
Mar 07, 2023
EP 129 - The Best Breakfast On The Trail? Alpen Fuel's Shaun Durkee
Feb 28, 2023
EP 128 - Sleep Better Outdoors: Oblivion Sleeping Pad Deep Dive
Feb 21, 2023
EP 127 - How to document your adventures with Elina Osborne
Feb 14, 2023
EP 126 - The Man Who's Set Over A Dozen FKTs: Jeff Garmire Interview
Feb 07, 2023
EP 125 - A Man Pushes A Cart From Virginia To California: Paul Ferraro Interview
Jan 31, 2023
EP 124 - Why You Should Hike 100 Miles With Us!
Jan 24, 2023
EP 123 - Rain Pants, Ultras After 50 & Pack Sizes: Q&A
Jan 17, 2023
EP 122 - What's Happening to Outdoor Vitals in 2023
Jan 10, 2023
EP 121 - Outdoor Vitals at ISPO: International Travel, Sustainability, and the Outdoor Industry
Jan 03, 2023
EP 120 - Hallucinations, Failures, and setting the John Muir FKT: Aurelien Sanchez Interview
Dec 27, 2022
EP 119 - Near Death Experiences, Backpacking, Filmmaking & Minimalism: Kraig Adams Interview
Dec 20, 2022
EP 118 - 14000 Miles Around the USA: The American Perimeter Trail With Rue McKenrick
Dec 13, 2022
EP 117 - International Travel, Backpacking, Mental Health & the Tech Pandemic: Glen Anderson
Dec 06, 2022
EP 116 - Principles for the BEST Layering System in ANY Environment
Nov 29, 2022
EP 115 - Picking Backpacking Gear Worth The Investment With Peter Reese
Nov 22, 2022
EP 114 - Backpacking in National Parks During the "Off-Season"
Nov 15, 2022
EP 113 - Pacific Crest Trail Fastest-Known Time Record Holder: Josh Perry Interview
Nov 08, 2022
EP 112 - Why You Should Hike the Arizona Trail with Matthew J. Nelson
Nov 01, 2022
EP 111 - Andrew Steven (Trail Weight) Interview
Oct 25, 2022
EP 110 - Vario Jacket Deep Dive
Oct 17, 2022
EP 109 - Franziska Weinheimer (Hike Oregon) Interview
Oct 11, 2022
EP 108 - 20,000 KM Of Exploration: An Interview With Ray Zahab
Oct 04, 2022
EP 107 - I Carried Backpacking Gear For 3 People
Sep 27, 2022
EP 106 - Hiking 100 Miles With A 9-Year-Old
Sep 20, 2022
EP 105 - The Uinta Highline Trail Thru-Hike - Part II
Sep 13, 2022
EP 104 - The Uinta Highline Trail Thru-Hike - Part I
Sep 06, 2022
EP 103 - The 70K Tushars Mountain Run
Aug 30, 2022
EP 102 - Justin Outdoors Interview
Aug 23, 2022
EP 101 - Dan Becker Interview
Aug 16, 2022
EP 100 - Performance Gear, Not Price: Episode 100 Celebration
Aug 09, 2022
EP 99 - Hidden Gems of the KotaUL Travel & Adventure Backpack
Aug 02, 2022
EP 98 - Devin Ashby Interview (Waymark Gear Co. & Backcountry Exposure)
Jul 26, 2022
EP 97 - Altitude Sun Hoodie Deep-Dive
Jul 12, 2022
EP 96 - Designing the Tushar Rain Jacket
Jul 05, 2022
EP 95 - Steven Smith (My Life Outdoors) Interview
Jun 21, 2022
EP 94 - Outdoor Vitals on the Appalachian Trail
Jun 14, 2022
EP 93 - Bryce Newbold (Backpacker, Ultrarunner, and YouTuber)
Jun 07, 2022
EP 92 - Designing the Fortius Trekking Pole Tents
May 24, 2022
EP 91 - Fastpacking the Grand Canyon
May 17, 2022
EP 90 - Christine Reed (Author of Alone in Wonderland)
May 10, 2022
EP 89 - What You Need In Your Backpacking Emergency Kit
May 03, 2022
EP 88 - Llalania Ghose (The Skoolie Diaries)
Apr 19, 2022
EP 87 - COLDEST Temperatures I've Ever Backpacked In
Apr 13, 2022
EP 86 - Randy Johnson (Outdoor Detour)
Apr 05, 2022
EP 85 - One Bag Travel in Finland
Mar 29, 2022
EP 84 - Jeremiah Stringer (Jeremiah Stringer Hikes, The Backpacking Podcast)
Mar 22, 2022
EP 83 - Tyler Condie (Outdoor Vitals, Rugged Materials)
Mar 15, 2022
EP 82 - Jesse Manntai (Backcountry Forward, GDT Thru-Hiker)
Mar 08, 2022
EP 81 - What Goes Into Backpacking Gear: Fabrics
Mar 01, 2022
EP 80 - John Kelley (John Kelley YouTube Channel, The Backpacking Podcast)
Feb 22, 2022
Ep 79 - Adjusting to Altitude
Feb 15, 2022
EP 78 - What Goes Into Backpacking Gear: Fibers & Yarns
Feb 08, 2022
EP 77 - Winter Backpacking in Deer Hollow
Feb 01, 2022
EP 76 - I've Changed My Mind About Backpacking Food
Jan 17, 2022
EP 75 - Backpacking in 41° Below Freezing
Jan 03, 2022
EP 74 - OV State of the Union & 2022 Outdoor Industry Trends
Dec 29, 2021
EP 73 - 2 Electronics We ALWAYS Bring Backpacking
Dec 22, 2021
EP 72 - The COOLEST Items for Backpackers this Holiday Season
Dec 06, 2021
EP 71 - Thomas Roiser, CEO of Komperdell
Nov 30, 2021
EP 70 - Traci, The Reluctant Hiker
Nov 16, 2021
EP 69 - Nova Jacket Line Deep Dive
Nov 09, 2021
EP 68 - OV Retail Products Update
Oct 26, 2021
EP 67 - The KotaUL Deep Dive
Oct 19, 2021
EP 66 - Dan Becker
Oct 12, 2021
EP 65 - The Uinta Highline Trail pt. 2
Oct 05, 2021
EP 64 - The Uinta Highline Trail pt. 1
Sep 28, 2021
EP 63 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 3
Sep 22, 2021
EP 62 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 2
Sep 20, 2021
EP 61 - Beaver Fastpack pt. 1
Sep 15, 2021
EP 60 - LoftTek™ Hybrid Booties Deep Dive
Sep 09, 2021
EP 59 - Ultralight Adventure Travel: Why & How
Sep 02, 2021
EP 58 - R&D And Why It Matters
Aug 25, 2021
EP 57 - NEW LoftTek Hybrid Balaclava Deep Dive
Jul 20, 2021
EP 56 - Why Used Gear Is Important To You
Jul 15, 2021
EP 55 - Backpacking Olympic With Just A Travel Bag!
Jul 06, 2021
EP 54 - Desert Hiking in a National Park
Jun 08, 2021
EP 53 - NEW Ultralight Down Topquilts- What's Different?
Jun 01, 2021
EP 52 - FREE Backpacking Item Saves More $$ & Weight Than Anything!
May 17, 2021
EP 51 - Jeff Pelletier: Ultra Distance Trail Running & Ultralight Gear
May 03, 2021
EP 50 - Behind The Trip: Candy Cliffs, Quilted Rock, & Windblown Gear
Apr 26, 2021
EP 49 - Behind The World's Most Lightweight Insulated Hoodie Design
Mar 30, 2021
EP 48 - You Asked, We Answered - Members Q&A
Mar 18, 2021
EP 47 - NEW Delano Ultralight Tarp Updates: Product Deep Dive
Mar 08, 2021
EP 46 - Most Backpackers DESTROY Their Gear By Not Cleaning It Right!
Mar 01, 2021
EP 45 - How To Handle Wind On Your Backpacking Trips
Feb 23, 2021
EP 44 - BEST Ultralight Backpack?
Feb 15, 2021
EP 43 - Not Just Another Neck Gaiter
Feb 02, 2021
EP 42 - Most Backpackers Are Thinking About Insulation WRONG
Jan 19, 2021
EP 41 - OV's 2021 Future- What Happened In 2020
Jan 14, 2021
EP 40 - Giving Back Every Year- Outdoor Vitals & Charity: Water
Dec 29, 2020
EP 39 - Satu Pants: Most Versatile Pants For Trail Or Office!
Dec 23, 2020
EP 38 - Why DragonWool Is Our Go-To Base Layer!
Dec 16, 2020
EP 37 - Why We Share Product Info!
Dec 09, 2020
EP 36 - Best Investments For Winter Backpacking
Nov 23, 2020
EP 35 - $500 Limit - What Gear Is A Must-Have?
Nov 18, 2020
EP 34 - Taking 3 Season Gear Into The 4th Season!
Nov 11, 2020
EP 33 - 55 Nights In A Hammock - Should You Hammock?
Nov 05, 2020
EP 32 - WHY Knowing Your Insulations WILL Keep You Warmer AND Save You Money! part 2
Oct 28, 2020
EP 31 - Why Knowing Your Insulations WILL Keep You Warmer AND Save You Money! part 1
Oct 22, 2020
EP 30 - Walking On Mars with Dan Becker & Backcountry Exposure!
Sep 30, 2020
EP 29 - Retail Stores vs Direct to Consumer - Which is Better
Sep 08, 2020
EP 28 - Why Slot Canyons Are The Most Beautiful & Dangerous
Aug 25, 2020
EP 27 - Why Venture Capital is bad for your Gear
Aug 18, 2020
Ep 26 - Shadowlight Backpack Launch
Aug 04, 2020
Ep 25 - Membership Launch (Giveaway)
Aug 04, 2020
EP 24 - State of the (OV) Union 2020
Jul 30, 2020
EP 23 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 3
Jul 16, 2020
EP 22 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 2
Jul 15, 2020
EP 21 - Backyard Thru Hike Day 1
Jul 14, 2020
EP 20 - Behind The Trip - Canaan Mtn Wilderness
Jun 16, 2020
EP 19 - Behind The Products - Relationships - Touring Factories
Apr 29, 2020
EP 18 - SATU PANTS & DRAGONWOOL DEEP DIVE
Apr 15, 2020
EP 17 - Hot Tent Camping
Apr 07, 2020
EP 16 - Behind The Dominion Tent Design
Apr 06, 2020
EP 15 - OV Wind River Team Trip
Dec 10, 2019
EP 14 - How to Use Layers to Stay Warm in Winter Part 2
Dec 03, 2019
EP 13.5 - Bonus Episode - 2020 Sleeping Bag Updates! Summit, Atlas & Aerie
Nov 26, 2019
Ep 13 - How to Use Layers to Stay Warm in Winter Part 1
Nov 19, 2019
EP 12 - What you need to know to camp above treeline : Live Episode
Sep 10, 2019
EP 11 - Backpacking & Blisters
Jul 16, 2019
EP 10 - Design Stories and Introductions At Outdoor Vitals
Jun 30, 2019
EP 9 - Behind the Trip - Winter Trip
Apr 23, 2019
EP 8 - Levi Pendleton, SUU Outdoors Coordinator teaches us how to climb Denali
Apr 16, 2019
EP 7 - Brian from Colorado Backcountry Adventures teaches us how to live full time on the road.
Apr 09, 2019
EP 6 - Devin Karch Teaches us how to plan your PCT & AT Hikes.
Mar 26, 2019
EP 5 - Ryan Scavo Teaches us how to Adventure with Children.
Mar 12, 2019
EP 4 - How We Design Products
Mar 05, 2019
EP 3 - Sintax77 Teaches us how to camp better in the winter
Feb 19, 2019
EP 2 - Outdoor Detour Teaches How To Travel All The Time
Feb 02, 2019
EP 1.5 - Live Ultralight Pilot Part 2 - OV Origins & Future!
Feb 02, 2019
EP 1 - Live Ultralight Pilot Episode Part 1
Feb 02, 2019