178 episodes

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.

Live Ultralight Podcast | Backpacking, Travel, and Adventure Outdoor Vitals

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    • 4.5 • 12 Ratings

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.

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

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

    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

    • 1 hr 25 min
    EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive

    EP 175 - Skyline Trail Joggers Product Deep Dive

    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

    • 1 hr 22 min
    EP 174 - A Watch Can Change Your Life: Talking Coros With Darian Allberry

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

    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: https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
    #outdoorvitals #coros #coroswearables #liveultrralightpodcast #taysonwhittaker #liveultralight

    • 1 hr 19 min
    EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers

    EP 173 - Backpacking With 8 YouTubers

    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

    • 51 min
    EP 172 - 50 Miles in 1 Day: Grand Canyon Snow, Fish, Permit Checks, & Power Walking

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

    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!
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    Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
    #grandcanyon #rimtorimtorim #r2r2r #grandcanyonnationalpark #podcast #rt3

    • 2 hrs 10 min
    EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for Adventure

    EP 171 - Age Is No Barrier: Hunter Leininger's Quest for 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 minutes. A record once held by none other than David Goggins.
    Follow Hunter Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/?hl=en
    Follow Hunter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCWDVjToFqTeLMiIN4_A00aA

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    Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi
     
    #outdoorvitals #taysonwhittaker #hunterleininger #running #adventureracing

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Hawkeyrules ,

Can’t get enough backpacking

Interviews are good and personable, product talk from OV is great as well. Enjoy listening the ins and outs to how a cottage company works

raffard85 ,

Awesome podcast

The only thing is the mic is too pitchy or you guys are talking too close to the mic. The s sound with ear buds hurts my ears. Maybe just the ear buds though.
Love what you guys are talking about and the gear reviews. Though, I would like to hear some more stories.

Dave Hr ,

Contest: What needs to be added to the podcast

I think that you guys need to do a little bit more with explaining like the technical aspects of backpacking and camping(ex: best practices), like more guide type podcasts. Furthermore , more storytelling about your negative experiences to demonstrate this is even better.

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