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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  

What if the key to building something truly great wasn't perfect balance, but the courage to be temporarily out of it? That question hit me hard in this week's conversation, and I think it's going to hit you the same way. This episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast is one of those conversations that just fires you up from start to finish. My guest is Tayson Whitaker, founder and president of Outdoor Vitals, a performance ultralight backpacking company he started at just 23 years old with $500 in his pocket and a whole lot of grit. Ten years later, Outdoor Vitals has grown into a multimillion dollar direct to consumer brand that's helping thousands of people build the confidence to get outside and actually live. Tayson didn't take investor money. He didn't chase REI shelf space. He built something real, stayed true to his mission, and somehow managed to keep his soul in the process. That's the kind of story that belongs on this podcast. We covered a ton of ground in this one. From bootstrapping and Kickstarter campaigns that generated over two and a half million dollars, to using AI as a tool to give small teams the firepower of big ones, to the Masogi concept and why doing something that scares the heck out of you once a year might just reset your entire life. There's something in this episode for every happy hustler out there, whether you're an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone just trying to figure out how to build something meaningful without losing yourself along the way. Here are some of the biggest lessons I pulled from this conversation. First, focus on one thing and beat the best at it. Tayson was crystal clear on this. The online marketplace is wide open competition, and the entrepreneurs who win are the ones willing to go narrow and go deep. He's seen friends build eight figure businesses off essentially one product. Not because they were lucky, but because they committed, perfected it, and refused to chase every shiny object in sight. He's honest about struggling with this himself, which makes it land even harder. Second, constraints breed creativity. Tayson never took outside funding, and that decision forced him to innovate in ways he never would have otherwise. Kickstarter, a membership program that turns into store credit, building a loyal customer base from scratch. None of that gets created if you've got a VC writing checks and calling the shots. He said it plainly. Once you define what you will and won't do, you can innovate within those boundaries. That's it. That's the whole game. Third, the Masogi mindset will change how you see hard things. A Masogi is a challenge you take on where you've got roughly a 50/50 shot of actually pulling it off. Not something that's going to kill you, but something real enough that failure is genuinely on the table. Tayson has done hundred mile solo hikes, ultra marathons, and rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon. And his takeaway every time is the same. When life throws a curveball the next day, it just doesn't feel that heavy anymore. Because you know what hard really looks like now. Fourth, temporary imbalance is not the enemy. This one really got me. Tayson flips the whole balance conversation on its head, and honestly, I think he's right. You don't build anything great living in perfect daily balance. You sprint when it's time to sprint, and you back off when you've made the gains. The key is just being honest with yourself about what season you're in and making sure you find your way back. He's been running Outdoor Vitals for twelve years and still loves it. That's not an accident. That's someone who learned to listen to his own signals. Fifth, AI is a tool for magnifying people, not replacing them. Tayson's take on AI is grounded and practical. He sees it the same way he sees the internet or the smartphone. It's technology. It gives small teams the ability to do what only big teams could do before. One person managing AI focused entirely on email, or ads, or brand messaging, is a multiplier that wasn't available even five years ago. The opportunity isn't in fearing it. It's in being the one who figures out how to pull the lever well. This conversation reminded me of everything I love about building a business with purpose. Tayson isn't just selling gear. He's connecting people to the outdoors, building confidence, and doing it all without sacrificing what actually matters. Family. Freedom. A life lived on purpose. If any of this resonated with you, do yourself a favor and go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. It's worth every minute. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Enjoying the journey. I think oftentimes we're always thinking about the destination when I hear happy hustle and you're still in the grind, you're still doing it. And, you know, tomorrow never actually comes, right? It's always the next day. so enjoy, enjoy it today. Cause you never know what, what tomorrow entails. Connect with Taysonhttps://www.facebook.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.instagram.com/outdoorvitals/https://www.youtube.com/outdoorvitalshttps://x.com/OutdoorVitalshttps://www.tiktok.com/@outdoorvitals?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoor-vitals/ Find Tayson on this website: http://outdoorvitals.com Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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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

In this episode, two high school coaches and one college coach sit down to talk culture from the ground up—what it looks like, how it's built, and how it's protected when things get hard. They dive into leadership inside the locker room, setting standards that players buy into, and the daily behaviors that separate strong programs from dysfunctional ones.The conversation covers how culture evolves at different levels, aligning players and coaches around a shared identity, handling entitlement, and creating accountability without killing joy. They also get real about mistakes they've made, lessons learned, and the small details that make a big difference over a long season.Whether you're a coach, player, or parent, this episode is packed with practical insight on building something that lasts—on and off the field.

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

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

Tayson en Inno vertellen over foute manieren om afscheid van een toeschouwer te nemen, raden waar de spijker zit, over glas lopen, een act met ballen voor een nét iets te jong publiek én vertellen ze hoe het is om een toeschouwer te vergassen. Tayson en Inno zijn The Magic Dudes, hoewel ze ook los van elkaar optreden zijn ze ook vaak samen te zien in het Gentse "House of Mysteries" ook maken zij de Goochelpot, dé Vlaamse podcast over het goochelvak, naast deze aflevering hebben we samen nóg een aflevering opgenomen waarbij wij bij hen te gast zijn, deze vind je hier.Meer informatie over Tayson en Inno kun je vinden op: www.magicdudes.beMeer informatie over de Goochelpot vind je op www.goochelpot.beDood Konijn Podcast:Deze podcast wordt gemaakt door Tim Horsting en Janse Heijn. Twee prijswinnende goochelaars uit Wageningen, samen delen zij een passie voor goochelkunst, theater én bellen zij elkaar altijd op na een rampzalig optreden. Geïnspireerd op de "elektra podcast" maken zij samen Dood Konijn.Meer informatie over ons kun je vinden op www.timhorsting.nl voor Tim of www.bedrijfsgoochelaar.nl voor JanseOpmerkingen, tips, suggesties of fanmail kunnen naar doodkonijnpodcast@gmail.com

In this session of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about our BRAND NEW Vantage Alpine Down Jacket & compare it to other jackets. Get answers on how to look at jacket warmth levels in general, what backpack capacity you really need, & more. Listen to find out more! 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

In this episode of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about our BRAND NEW Mountain Pursuit apparel line that was just launched on presale, and also answer questions about why we no longer use insulations like LoftTek. Listen to find out more! 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

In this episode of "Ask OV", Tayson and Brigham talk about their up and coming 135 mile hike on the Colorado Trail for the OV100 Mile Challenge and field questions from followers about shoes, socks and clothes to sleep in! Join us for actionable, field tested feedback on how to stay comfortable on your feet for 100 miles! Have questions for us? Write them in to support@outdoorvitals.com! #outdoorvitals #OV100

In this episode, Tayson, Brigham, & Ty share stories from their adventures in one of the most remote deserts in Southern Utah. Some members of the team were caught COMPLETELY off guard by both the miles and other aspects of the trip - eventually causing golf-ball sized blisters & excruciating pain... Listen to learn what happened!   Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

Programón de martes 28 presentando la nueva Lista Musical top 30 Estación GNG -Twenty Six con Tayson Kryss alcanzan el 1 Flipante la lista de ésta semana, intentad escuchar el programa de principio a fin, creemos os va a encantar, hacía tiempo que no nos gustaba tanto una lista musical como la de ésta semana, 30 éxitazos y lo peor de todo es que se quedan fuera de lista otras 20 ó 30 canciones muy muy buenas. Ahora mismo la salud musical es tremenda en el panoráma internacional: TOP 30 - Lista Musical Estación GNG: 1 TWENTY SIX, TAYSON KRYSS PEGADO 2 LOLA INDIGO, PAULO LONDRA PERREITO PA LLORAR 3 RAULE NINFOMANO 4 NACH, MICRO TDH CORAZON 5 GALVAN REAL EL SUEÑO DE UN NIÑO 6 KYGO, ONE REPUBLIC CHASING PARADISE 7 PEPE Y VIZIO, DELAOSSA, KIDDO EL PATIO 8 EL JHOTA, DAVILES DE NOVELDA ME LA LLEVE ( REMIX ) 9 AITANA SEGUNDO INTENTO 10 SOMETHING ELSE, STEPHAN, JOLK, ALOK MICANGA 11 TINI EL CIELO 12 MARSHMELLO, JONAS BROTHERS SLOW MOTION 13 JAVI MEDINA ABRILES 14 ADIEL MORA, SANTANELLI, LES CASTIZOS EL AIRE 2025 15 EMKAL, GIMS, LOLA INDIGO EGO 16 EL JHOTA ME LA LLEVE 17 MATT SASSARI, HUGEL, SONIQUE IT FEELS SO GOOD 18 RAFFA FI, MICHAEL IBM, JAYIE, VIKA LATINAMERICA 19 LOLA INDIGO, MARIA BECERRA LA REINA ( REMIX ) 20 SANGUIJUELAS DEL GUADIANA 100 AMAPOLAS 21 ROSE, BRUNO MARS APT 22 RICARDO ARJONA MUJER 23 RVFV, MORAD, RELS B CORAZON PURO 24 QUEVEDO, AITANA GRAN VIA 25 SHAKIRA SOLTERA 26 SENNIOR, KARINA Y MARINA SECRETO 27 MANU CARRASCO PUEBLO SALVAJE 28 ANA MENA, EMILIA CARITA TRISTE 29 DANI FERNANDEZ ME HAS INVITADO A BAILAR 30 ESTOPA SOLA

Owner and founder of Outdoor Vitals, Tayson Whittaker, joins us on the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to discuss his 100-mile solo hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. We discuss what he learned from dealing with injuries, the mistakes he made on this trip and how he overcame them, stories from Tayson's backpack hunts this fall, what sacrifices he makes to be "ultralight" with his gear, what you need to know about changes in the outdoor apparel industry, and much more. This wide-ranging discussion truly has something for everyone. Links mentioned in this episode: - Tayson's 100-Mile Hike Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aepNiXyNzV8 - Outdoor Vitals: https://outdoorvitals.com/ - Tayson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taysonwhittaker/ - ExpeDRY Down from Allied Feather: https://alliedfeather.com/info-room/products-innovations/expedry Contact Us: podcast@exomtngear.com Leave A Message: https://speakpipe.com/huntbackcountry Podcast Episode Archive: https://exomtngear.com/podcast

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 Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

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: https://bit.ly/3ZvBFHM #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

What happens when a love for the outdoors leads to launching an outdoor gear company and then running your first ultra-marathon? In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we're joined by Tayson Whittaker, founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals, to dive into the world of fastpacking, trail running, and backpacking. Tayson shares his inspiring journey of launching Outdoor Vitals, a company committed to providing high-quality outdoor gear. He reflects on his love for exploring remote areas, disconnecting from the digital world, and how his passion for backpacking evolved into a desire to push his limits through trail running. We also explore Tayson's transition into ultra running, including the challenges he faced in his first 75K race, his experience pacing at the Moab 240, and how these trials sparked his goal of completing a 100-mile race. Throughout the conversation, Tayson emphasizes the importance of building confidence through experience, using the right gear, and embracing the mental and emotional benefits of outdoor adventures. Whether you're a runner, backpacker, or fastpacker, this episode is packed with insights on stepping out of your comfort zone and growing through new challenges in the wilderness. Watch Tayson talk about his 10 year journey with Outdoor Vitals Tayson's documentary of his first 100-mile completion Follow Outdoor Vitals on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Check out their podcast, LiveUltraLight Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off True Nutrition Trail Runner Nation's Trail Triage app Amazfit - get 15% off their new T-Rex 3 ⤵️

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: https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/10-year-anniversary-sale Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #entrepreneur #backpacking #backpackinggear

Paul Compton and his wife Andrea chose to start a family through adoption. Unknown to anyone, one of their adopted boys, Taeson, was the inheritor of DRPLA, a progressive brain disorder caused by a mutation in the ATN1 gene. Determined to find a treatment and advocate for their son and others with the disease, the Comptons established CureDRPLA. In early 2024, Taeson received his initial treatment with an ASO discovered and developed by n-Lorem. Paul discusses his family's journey and shares his observations of Taeson's progress since beginning treatment.In This Episode We Discuss:3:05 – Paul's origins in business and finance 4:32 - Investment banking is different than traditional banking 7:27 – Opposites attract – Meeting his wife, Andrea, and starting a family through adoption 10:06 – Paul's son, Tayson, has a progressive brain disorder known as DRPLA, which is caused by a mutation in the ATN1 gene; Discovering the idea of n-Lorem 16:03 – Tayson's journey to a diagnosis 23:00 – The deterioration of his abilities over the years 25:00 – The progress Paul has observed in his son since initial treatment Links:Take our survey and receive an n-Lorem Store coupon code Register for the 2024 Nano-rare Patient Colloquium / October 30-31, 2024Make Hope Possible with a donation

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: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffPelletier Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #brycecanyon100 #ultramarathon #100miles

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: https://bit.ly/3KE2aSw #skylinetrailjoggers #skylinejoggers #hikingpants #joggers

Tayson Whittaker is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals - an ultralight backpacking gear company based in Cedar City, Utah. Tayson is also a dad of two, has an impressive beard, and just completed his first 100 mile trail race - the Bryce Canyon 100.  Is this episode we talk about how Tayson started a company before even graduating from college, how he loves being a father, and how trail running became a passion for him amidst his other outdoor hobbies. Of course we do a full race recap of his Bryce Canyon 100 and discuss what makes the outdoors so vital to our lives. Follow Tayson! Tayson's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TaysonWhittaker Tayson's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@liveultralightpodcast Tayson's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taysonwhittaker/ Tayson's Website - https://outdoorvitals.com/ Tayson's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/39044487?oq=tayson%20 Follow Nate! Nate's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nate.jewkes/ Nate's Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/16021854

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3KwY6oUqATTRQa4m4fIDw Justin Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvT1uds0PVPJQWVnp4UN-A Elina Osborne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7YznKvjMpXAXuzs9wWvtg Jeff Pelletier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKMpnM_Yvf6E-Hhf9btYqA Grim Granite: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMG6vWRRaOLzr74uIuzMRaw Tayson Whittaker (me): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPoAwfB7pfJ-Hu2LfmNDww #backpacking #youtubers #youtuberslife

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

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

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 resilience that contributed to his remarkable performance. *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #moab240 #moab #jeffpelletier #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #ultramarathon

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

Saints better beat Carolina, or FIRE EVERYOBODY. Does Carr's injuries mean it's Jameis or Tayson time? Shockingly bad defense and is it time for tanking? Bryce Young is historically the worst BUT WILL IT MATTER?Presented by Hardhide Ponchatoula Strawberry WhiskeyGet commercial free versions of all episodes AND access to our private Discord by becoming a Patron AT ANY LEVEL!! Amazon Prime users can support Saints Happy Hour FOR FREE! Instructions on how are here and link to help us is here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tayson Whittaker, founder of Outdoor Vitals joins the show. After getting to know Tayson at PCT Trail Days I've come to really respect him and his company. However, I have a big problem with Outdoor Vitals gear which I confront Tayson about. I also wanted to get to the bottom of those annoying Outdoor Vitals YouTube ads we've all been seeing for years now!  Outdoor Vitals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorVitals For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

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  

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  

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 choose to embrace challenges, & they like it! The Skyline Fastpack was designed for them. It's the perfect pack for trail running, cross-country skiing, day hiking, backpacking (especially for those dialed-in ultralighters), trail running, & of course - fastpacking. Fastpacking is ultralight backpacking but fast. You've got to be able to move quickly while carrying everything you need for camping overnight in the backcountry. Your pack has to be able to handle all-day, on-the-move use while staying comfortable & giving you easy access to hydration and fuel.  Understandably, it also has to be small & light so it doesn't weigh you down. A fastpack MUST be stable while you run. The Skyline Fastpack is versatile, comfortable, & built so that you can easily access what you need when you need it without removing your pack! It uses a shoulder harness suspension system that evenly distributes your pack weight & doesn't allow your water flasks to bounce around uncomfortably. Versatile pockets allow you to stash snacks, gear, or whatever else you need without fear of them falling out as you move. This shoulder harness suspension system hugs your body while still allowing you full range of motion for all-day comfort. Challenge Ultra stretch mesh is used for the back, side, & bottom pockets & it is both LIGHT & DURABLE. It's hard to cut it even with scissors! It stretches & allows you to easily stuff your gear where you want, but weighs next to nothing. This is some of the toughest and lightest mesh in the industry! The unique bottom pocket has 2 parts: a pass-through sleeve & a zippered mesh compartment. Stash your phone, gloves, maps, or anything else right where it's easily accessible and safe. Every feature is intentionally designed, from the foam back panel that melds with your body to the versatile pocketing on the harness system that will keep your gear exactly where you want it when you need it. Don't let long distances & limited timelines keep you from experiencing the wild places you crave. The Skyline Fastpack can help you satisfy that hunger.

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  

In this episode, Martin is joined by Tayson Whitaker the CEO of Outdoor Vitals. Tayson walks us through the steps to properly get fit for a backpack. Check out Outdoor Vitals gear and more: Outdoor Vitals - Live Ultralight – OutdoorVitalsOUTDOOR VITALS CORE VALUESOutdoor Vitals creates high-performance ultralight gear so that you can better connect with the outdoors.As a direct-to-consumer brand we are able to focus on developing the most performance-focused products possible without price points changing our design processes.We believe strongly that connecting more with nature will benefit a person mentally, physically, and emotionally - whether you are an experienced outdoorsman or a beginner.Support the showGet outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson, Tyler, Brigham, and Derek of Outdoor Vitals are in a car driving home from doing 100 miles on the Colorado Trail as part of OV's 100 Mile Challenge. More on this year's challenge (get some gear while you're at it and support the podcast): https://bit.ly/3OzlKSW   #Coloradotrail #100milechallenge #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #thruhike

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Darren to discuss their training for taking on the Tushars Mountain Run Ultramarathons that they've both signed up for. This will be Tayson's second attempt and Darren's first at an ultramarathon. 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

In this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham from Outdoor Vitals to discuss the realities of the backpacking industry and what you probably don't know about how your backpacking gear is made. Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #outdoorvitals #outdoorindustry #liveultralightpodcast #backpackinggear

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson and Brigham (Outdoor Vitals) sit down with backpacking YouTuber, Justin Outdoors. This time, they are on the trail at the tale end of a trip in Northern Utah, discussing the conditions, the navigation, the gear, the seasons, the snow, and everything you might find helpful on your next backpacking trip. Justin's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinOutdoors Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3BsDaqJ  

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals discuss their newly-released shorts tailor-made for the backcountry: the Skyline Trail Shorts. Skyline Trail Shorts: https://bit.ly/3IWL6qD

In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. Throughout the podcast, Tayson and Brigham dive deep into the design of the CS40 Ultra, and discuss the unique features of the backpack, including its fabrics, suspension system, and everything else that makes it stand out from the rest. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KqMv8N *** Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM #backpacking #thruhiking #hiking #outdoorvitals #ultralightbackpacking #cs40

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, host Tayson engages in a conversation with Tyler to delve deep into the Uinta Highline Trail, a popular backpacking trail in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, USA. The focus of the discussion is to provide insights and tips that backpackers need to know before attempting the trail, ensuring a safe and successful journey. Throughout the podcast, the two discuss various aspects of the Uinta Highline Trail, including its length, difficulty level, and terrain. They also cover important topics like proper gear, food, and water requirements. Tayson and Tyler share their own experiences of hiking the trail and provide valuable advice on how to navigate the different sections of the trail, deal with potential hazards, and make the most out of the breathtaking views along the way. Whether you're an experienced backpacker or a novice looking for a challenge, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to tackle the Uinta Highline Trail with ease and enjoy one of the most beautiful hikes in the country. Our Recent Highline Documentary: https://youtu.be/CJ4YNQfjun0 In-depth Podcast of our attempt:  https://youtu.be/7efxpSOAMCA (part 1)  https://youtu.be/x9NFFp7td9I (part 2) Documentary of our first attempt: https://youtu.be/p4tyvNpCTNU Great Outdoor Gear: https://bit.ly/33vLrhW #uintahighlinetrail #uintas #thruhike #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #outdoorvitals

Rome, like your favorite brands, was not built in a day — it takes years of humble beginnings.  And while it is easier to dismiss these humble beginnings, they can serve as learning opportunities for many people. That's why we invited Tayson Whittaker, founder of outdoors vitals, to this episode.  From selling sleeping bags to a full range of ultralight products, raking in 6-7 figures. — Tayson has got the sauce.  And in this episode, he uncovers what it takes to go from $0 to millions in your business. Plus, he reveals how to build a long-term profitable consumer-focused brand. Listen now! Show highlights include: The "fail & learn" approach to unlock more business growth than you've ever imagined.. (5:53) How to use your brand's remarkable results to secure A-level partnerships that will quickly put your brand on the map (8:09) How to use third parties to target and run ads for 2x better your normal ROAS. (11:52)  A "dignified" way to build highly loyal followers for your brand without incentivizing them 24/7.  (16:17)  Why outdoor space is the wrong place to make your first/next million bucks. (21:31) 

In this episode, Tayson hosts a conversation with Brigham, Outdoor Vitals' Design Director, and Derek, OV's Marketing Director, about the company's latest product - the CS40 Ultra, an ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers. The discussion covers the inspiration behind the product, some of its specifications, comparing it to the Shadowlight pack, and various use-case scenarios. Throughout the episode, the hosts offer a detailed and informative overview of the CS40 Ultra, providing insights into the design choices that make it an excellent choice for backpackers looking to minimize weight without sacrificing functionality. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KqMv8N Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM #backpacking #thruhiking #hiking #outdoorvitals #ultralightbackpacking #cs40

Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id996764363Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMTM2OTkzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7dZvrG1ZtKkfgqGenR3S2mPocket Castshttps://pca.st/SU8aOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes996764363/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle-byuSpreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddleStitcherhttps://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=66416iHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-cougar-sports-with-29418022TuneInhttps://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports-Talk--News/Cougar-Sports-with-Ben-Criddle-p731529/

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham to discuss the new Outdoor Vitals wind jacket: The Nebo Windbreaker. Wind chill is one of the most underrated & fastest forces to make you feel cold - naturally causing you to want to throw on a bunch more layers! But extra insulation is bulky to pack, & can actually cause you to overheat while you're still hiking or moving! You'll go straight from being too cold to too hot! OR you can throw on one 4 oz windbreaker that takes up next to no space in your pack! The Nebo Windbreaker is built to keep you warm by stopping wind chill, while staying breathable enough to keep hiking without overheating!  Get yours: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/nebo-windbreaker #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #windbreaker #jacket #nebowindbreaker

On this episode of the podcast, Tayson sits down with Tyler to discuss the 100-Mile Challenge framework and what it means to hike a perfect 20-mile day. Learn more about the challenge: https://outdoorvitals.com/products/ov-100-challenge-2023-registration Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt #hiking #backapcking #camping #thruhiking #outdoorvitals

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with other members of the Outdoor Vitals team to discuss their recent trip up into the Deer Hollow area near Cedar City, UT to cross-country ski and backpack into their camp, set up a hot tent, and spend the night eating good food and keeping warm. See the video: https://youtu.be/tX07gbeF7Qs See the gear list: https://youtu.be/bqIEEgSy6pY Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt Join our membership: https://bit.ly/3IcvlvM #outdoorvitals #backpackingfood #wintercamping #winterbackpacking #hottentwintercamping #hottent

Hey everyone, welcome back, today on episode 370 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast I'm talking with Outdoor Vitals founder, Tayson Whittaker. Growing up Tayson wanted to be outdoors every day of his life. It called him to explore, regardless of the time of year or the weather. But he didn't have the right gear to prepare for the elements. By the time he graduated College, he had figured out how to make better gear and was selling no-name sleeping bags to his friends. We're going to talk about all that and more. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.  I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Brought to you by: Thrive Market   Show Notes How were you introduced to the outdoors? I feel like I always was introduced to the outdoors but there's just different aspects that I learned over time. I grew up in this small town of, six or seven thousand people and was always able to get outdoors. Whether it was on my own or with friends. Every weekend it seemed like, by the time I was about 10 years old, on my parents would drag this old 1970s trailer up the mountain and we'd go camp for two days. Half the time we're sleeping outside the trailer. cause it's not like it was a big trailer. I just spent a lot of time out there with my brothers and family. Your profile mentions you were a college student, where did you go to school? I moved down here to Cedar City, Utah. for those who are familiar with Utah, it's the southern part of the state down here by Zion and Cedar Breaks. I came down here for college, went to college at S U combined a lot of my passions. I really enjoyed business and so I graduated in finance, but more than that, I started the entrepreneurship club here at the school. And every weekend and weekdays it seemed like I was, taking friends out to the caves and getting into ultra-light backpacking myself. And so that's really where all of this started, in my very last month of school I filed for the business name. And how did you learn to design gear? I really attribute all of my design skills from the time I spend outside. In retrospect it's easier to look back now than it was when you first starting, but I just always had this knack to me that I wanted to know details and specifications. I grew up riding motorcycles and stuff on trails and whatnot around here. You could have named any Honda or Yamaha product and I could have told you how much it weighed and how much gas it could fit in its tank and how many inches of clearance it had and these weird specs, right? So I just always loved details. And then when it came to designing gear, I think it was just really natural for me. In terms of specs and what those turn into. I grew up outdoors, but I didn't grow up backpacking and I spent a lot of time just doing exactly that. I mean, the amount of times I just slept in my backyard, right? Because we started with sleeping bags and so I was just sleeping in my backyard in the middle of winter here in, in southern Utah just to learn as much as I possibly could and really hone in and improve product. On your website looks like the Rhyolite Pack was your first pack. Tell us a little bit about that and how it came to life. Yeah, so the Rhyolite Pack was my first pack and really my only pack that I designed a hundred percent myself. And that was just a marriage of what I'd used and what I'd loved. Then thinking about some of the features. The side zipper access, that was one of the favorite features on that piece. Being able to get into the bottom of your pack without fully unloading the backpack. That was really, something that I had seen on other packs, had used a little bit and loved. What was your, so your testing process back then, was it just you taking it out and testing? Yeah, so now obviously we can send bags off to get rated. But what we publicly like to claim is that we sleep in every sleeping bag down to within five degrees of its rating. That's like our stamp, and that takes a lot of field time, it takes opportunities that it's gonna be this temperature at this time and we gotta get out there and sleep in this bag. So there, there's some definite field time there, but we will also, take a poll on what things rate at, with the modern testing. Where did the name Outdoor Vitals come from? I designed our first logo just on a school computer, honestly, at college, and I'm not a designer in that sense of the word. The name wasn't much different, I guess you could say. just the idea of trying to merge different things that could potentially create a great name, right? And to me, really the name comes from the outdoors being a vital part of my life. I think it's important for everyone to get outdoors. I think it's absolutely critical in this day and age. Physical health, mental health, emotional health, that is the base. That's what grounds us. And so to me it really stems from this concept of the outdoors is a vital piece what's necessary to keep your sanity, at least for me anyway. I saw on your website 'opening the outdoors' is your mantra. What do you mean by that? Probably the biggest thing that drives me is to help people connect to the outdoors. Some of the biggest horror stories I ever hear are when I hear people that say something along the lines of, yeah, I went camping one time as a kid. I froze my butt off. I'll never go back. They've lost a lifetime of adventure, experience, connection, all of these amazing benefits that I know as a company knows. So opening the outdoors is this concept that the outdoors don't necessarily feel like they're open to everyone. Whether it's from product or whether it's from experience, right? If you don't have someone to hold your hand and take you outdoors, you don't have the confidence. But at the same time, gear really can matter. If you have great gear, you can focus on the experience there instead of being filled with anxiety that it might get cold tonight or that some rain might come through or, am I really prepared? All these types of things. And so we focus heavily on education. What's gonna keep people from getting outdoors really comes down to reducing their unknowns, those unknowns turn into fears, right? Anything that you have fear about is typically an unknown. And so if we can educate people and reduce the amount of unknowns, they build confidence, and by building that confidence in the gear, in their skillset and their knowledge and packing list, whatever we can possibly do, we help open the outdoor. and that just really pulls back to our purpose of connecting people to the vital outdoors. And how do you guys do that? What kind of education programs do you support or do you offer? Yeah, so from the very beginning, in fact, there are still videos of me in this tiny, little duplex that I own, and I'm sitting in front of our coffee table on a five-gallon bucket in front of our Drapes. I'm filming how to take care of a sleeping bag, how do you stuff the sleeping bag? How do you store a sleeping bag? How do you wash a sleeping bag? I mean, from the very, very beginning it was just any education we could do primarily through YouTube. How do we pack, what are gear lists? Taking 'em on trail to really showcase all of these, anything that we could. And so video has been the main media for us. However, that has changed a bit to also introducing podcasts. So we have a podcast called the Live Ultralight Podcast. That's our second medium now. Podcasts are huge. I think podcasts and YouTube channels are must have for business these days. You can do so much with that. You guys already create, we're creating fantastic gear, but you went through another evolution to create better gear, which you now, I think you now call outdoor vitals 2.0. Is that right? Internally, that's how we like to talk about it. You just say that to some of our big brand followers and they're gonna know exactly what that means. But really, what that meant is, I didn't have this Rockstar entrance. I didn't have a house to mortgage. I didn't come from a background of designing product or this is my second or third business startup. I didn't have those connections. And so really from 2014 to 2018 was us building cash flow, building team, building opportunities, learning grow. And we were always offering amazing product at the price points we were offering. But our own sites started to increase from better experiences, helping people be able to just have so much confidence in their gear outside. And so as those all raised in 2018, We launched our first apparel piece called the Loft Tech Jacket. And the loft tech jacket was something that we launched on Kickstarter and we were able to pre-sell a million dollars worth of that jacket. Then from that opportunity, I took that and I ran as fast as I could with it. So we went and basically petitioned some of the world's best fabric mills, the world's best suppliers, world's best wool producers, and I just was able to sell 'em on the brand and say, Hey, look, we're a direct to consumer brand. We don't care about price points when we're designing. You're gonna love to work with us, by the way, look at this third party website showing what we're capable of, showing that we've sold this much product on one product and the story that we're able to tell you should work with us. And we had a tremendous success rate getting into the world's top factories and mills. And so we pivoted off of that as well. At that point in time. design had just outgrown me. I didn't have the time and the resources to put into it and frankly, people that were trained and educated in this were gonna be able to, do things more efficiently and so on, so forth. So I also at that time, went out and hired our lead designer today. And between, the team growth and our partner growth, it debuted this concept of 2.0 where we were able to take and do things with product that we just simply weren't able to do before, that took a few years of us behind the scenes working our butts off. So it seems like you get outside as much as you can. In addition to your camping and, product testing trips, what other activities do you participate in? I still ride a dirt bike just a little bit. I need to ride a mountain bike a lot more than I do, but, so there's those aspects. I think I just love to explore. I love to see new stuff. Right. So whether it's Cross Country travel a little bit or anything related to that. I started picking up trail running a little bit, which has been a lot of fun. But that's pretty similar to hiking, I guess you can say Do you have any suggestions or advice for folks wanting to get into the outdoor biz? I would say like my biggest mistakes that I would advise other people is just, Obsess about product and what you're doing there versus what maybe what you think a business should be doing, where we live in this day and age, where business can get turned on its head in a heartbeat. Meaning like the old concept of you need 10 sleeping bags, to have a line of sleeping bags, to be anybody who's anybody. . It's just totally false. Now you can have a single product such as that loft tech jacket did for us that can turn a whole business on its head and, be something truly innovative and whatnot. So in my opinion, if you're wanting to get into this space, just be obsessed about the product. What are some of your favorite books? Some of the time I'm reading business books and we are reading those as a team. So I love Jim Collins and Good To Great and some of those books. I definitely was that era of growing up like on, on just like, Fiction books, like Harry Potter and some of those. I would be that kid, like as a fourth grader, I'd be out there mowing the lawn with a cassette player listening to Harry Potter. But I've also really enjoyed, recently, and like The Terminal List, it's, I guess probably more in the public eye with their Amazon series that they're doing on it. But the books are really good. Is there anything else you wanna say to our listeners or ask of our listeners? I'd just say get outside and take people outside, educate yourself. Where can people find you? What's the best way for them to follow up if they'd like to reach out? We've got a podcast. If you like listening to podcasts, jump over there. It's the Live Ultralight Podcast. Otherwise you can just go to outdoorvitals.com and find anything you'd need.

On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down to talk with Paul Ferraro to discuss his many long, long walks to raise money for Navy Seals: After a successful 30-year career in the tech industry, Paul Ferraro retired in 2014 and set his sights on walking across the United States from Virginia to California to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation. This 3,121-mile effort earned him recognition from both CNN and Fox News, along with many other local news outlets as he worked to complete the journey in 2015. In addition to the Walk Across America, he's made a trek from Ireland to Rome (2000 miles), walked the Camino de Santiago from France to Santiago, Spain (500 miles), and claims the most challenging walk of his life was from Miami to Key West (140 miles in 3 days). We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation. The Road I Chose Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Road-I-Chose-707649916000439 Website: http://theroadichose.com/ Great Outdoor Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3W0x6Rt #outdoorvitals #liveultralight #backpacking #walkacrossamerica #theroadIchose