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Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure

Outdoor Vitals
Outdoor Vitals
Backpacking
Hiking
Grand Canyon
Ultralight Backpacking
Backpacking Gear
Vantage Alpine Jacket
Colorado Trail
Solo Hiking
Skyline Trail Joggers
Ultramarathon
Appalachian Trail
Thru-Skating
Altura Dynamic Pant
Zulu Down Jacket
Pursuit Hybrid Fleece
Entrepreneurship
Founder's Day
Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
Ultra Running

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,... more

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Latest Episodes

Outdoor Vitals founder Tayson Whittaker and OV content coordinator Caden covered the final 36 miles of the Colorado Trail in one day, from the Buffalo Creek area to Waterton Canyon outside Denver (Segments 1 through part of 3), in about 10.5 hours. G... more

As temperatures drop and shoulder season shifts into winter, you don't always need an entirely separate fourth-season kit to stay warm and safe on the trail. In this episode of the Ask OV podcast, we break down practical strategies for optimizing and... more

The Outdoor Vitals Expanse Sleeping Bag is a roomy, hoodless ultralight down sleeping bag built for side sleepers and anyone who moves at night. In this Live Ultralight Podcast episode, Tayson Whittaker and OV lead designer Brigham Crane cover the fu... more

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Brigham introduce Special Projects, a new Outdoor Vitals program created to design gear for narrow, high-stakes problems in small batches instead of chasing broad appeal. They cover the goals... more

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Brigham Crane
Lead designer at Outdoor Vitals
Outdoor Vitals
Episode: EP 213: The Expanse Sleeping Bag: Deep Dive
Lucy Brigham
New designer on the team, joining for her first 100-mile hike
Live Ultralight / OV
Episode: EP 210 - 100+ Miles on the Colorado Trail: Tennessee Pass to Buffalo Creek
Jeff Pelletier
A runner and filmmaker with extensive experience in ultra marathons
YouTube
Episode: EP 176 - I Ran 100 Miles For The First Time (Feat. Jeff Pelletier)
Justin Hick
YouTuber from Justin Outdoors, specializing in outdoor adventures
Episode: EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Eric Hanson
YouTuber known for his entertaining outdoor content
Episode: EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Gordon Crum
Content creator with a focus on hiking and outdoor adventures
Episode: EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Bryce Newbold
Outdoor content creator with a keen interest in backpacking
Episode: EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Elina Osborne
Accomplished hiker and outdoor content creator
Episode: EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers
Joel Strasser
Auto claims training specialist and Guinness World Record holder.
Episode: EP 168 - What The Amazing Race Is REALLY Like... (Joel & Garrett Interview)

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Brigham
Co-host and product designer with extensive gear testing and design insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 431 ratings
  • Good info, way too long

    You provide very interesting and pertinent information however, the podcast should be 15-20 minutes max instead of nearly an hour. So much repetitive info that it is almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hawkeye252
    United States7 months ago
  • Loving these bike pack episodes

    Ep 151 Sometimes things don’t go the way we planned.

    Lots of great stuff here but this episode really spoke to me. I use to hike a lot until my knee just got to painful to do descents. I got into bike packing and discovered outdoor vitals. The loftek jacket won me over, then the sleeping bag then the altitude hoody now I am all in getting my whole layering system through outdoor. I ride a drop bar mtb with 2.6” tires and have a dual suspension gravel bike and for my road centric I have a all r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unchewable
    United States3 years ago
  • In Depth & Entertaining

    These guys really know their stuff. It’s to the point and extremely educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apple Saw Us
    United States3 years ago
  • Always entertaining, and I learn something new.

    Always a good listen, very informative and entertaining for sure. Their most recent pod cast about Hiking 20 miles a day was loaded with great tips on how to hike further. For the experienced hikers I’m sure there are a few things they can take that will help add a few extra miles onto their daily hike. And for the beginner and intermediate hikers this is loaded with great information. I will be definitely adding some of Outdoor Vitals strategies to go extra miles on my next hike. The idea about... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dabooper
    United States3 years ago
  • Loved balancing worlds episode

    Lots of great stuff here but this episode really spoke to me. I use to hike a lot until my knee just got to painful to do descents. I got into bike packing and discovered outdoor vitals. The loftek jacket won me over, then the sleeping bag then the altitude hoody now I am all in getting my whole layering system through outdoor. I ride a drop bar mtb with 2.6” tires and have a dual suspension gravel bike and for my road centric I have a all road gravel bike. So much cross over between ultralight ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unchewable
    United States3 years ago

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Fans highlight actionable tips that translate to real-world trips.
Critiques point to occasional long episodes but consistently strong technical value.
Listeners appreciate the practical, gear-forward content and deep dives.
Feedback frequently mentions engaging hosts and clear field-tested insights.
Overall, reviews praise educational, entertaining, and gear-centric content.

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EP 213: The Expanse Sleeping Bag: Deep Dive
Q: What did some of those initial testers, external testers have to say, I guess, when they got their hands on it?
Crane says testers validated the simplicity and symmetrical design, while their feedback led the team to refine the elastic cinch cords, reduce the footbox width, and improve the neck taper and zipper.
EP 213: The Expanse Sleeping Bag: Deep Dive
Q: What were some of those original questions that we started asking that pushed us into putting real time and energy and resources into this development?
Crane traces the idea to a frustrating night setting up a top quilt and says the team wanted a simple, spacious, lightweight alternative that could improve sleep for people with different sleeping habits.
EP 214 - Ask OV 15: How to Stretch 3-Season Gear into Winter Backpacking | Cold Weather Layering Strategy
Q: When adding a closed-cell foam pad, is it better to have it under a sleeping pad or on top?
Both hosts generally prefer the foam pad underneath for comfort, stability, and protection. In very cold conditions, placing it on top may provide an extra warmth boost.
EP 214 - Ask OV 15: How to Stretch 3-Season Gear into Winter Backpacking | Cold Weather Layering Strategy
Q: When layering bags, is it better to use a sleeping bag with a quilt around the outside or a quilt within the sleeping bag?
The hosts advise putting the smaller or narrower item inside the larger one, particularly around the footbox. They say layering can add substantial warmth, though a quilt inside a narrow mummy bag may feel constricting.
EP 211 - Ask OV 14: Keeping an Ultralight Mindset in Hunting and Family Trips
Q: When do you switch from ultralight packs to a heavier hunting pack?
A general threshold around 35-45 pounds of total loaded weight seems to be the tipping point for switching to a heavier, hunting-focused pack due to desired frame stiffness, load distribution, and volume needs for family trips or multi-day hunts.

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This show centers on backpacking, ultralight gear design, and practical field know-how, blending gear deep-dives with trip reports and actionable tips for longer, lighter adventures. Listeners tend to value tested gear, realistic pacing, and design rationale behind products, often staying engaged through hands-on testing stories, field testing anecdotes, and community challenges. A standout aspect is the recurring focus on product development and testing, with thoughtful discussions on weights, materials, and reliability that help hikers plan smarter and travel lighter while maintaining comfort on challenging trips.

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1. Brigham Crane
2. Lucy Brigham
3. Jeff Pelletier
4. Justin Hick
5. Eric Hanson
6. Gordon Crum
7. Bryce Newbold
8. Elina Osborne

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