Live Ultralight Podcast
The official podcast of ultralight gear company Outdoor Vitals, hosted by its founder to discuss product design, trips, and backpacking philosophy.
This podcast is effectively content marketing for the Outdoor Vitals gear company. Episodes are a mix of solo reflections from founder Tayson Whittaker on the company's journey, co-hosted trip debriefs with his staff, and dedicated "Ask OV" Q&A sessions. The conversations are all filtered through the lens of the brand's ultralight philosophy and often serve as long-form explanations for their specific product design choices and gear.
“Unlike independent media, this podcast is the direct, unfiltered voice of a gear manufacturer. This provides a unique, transparent look into a brand's product development and values, but it also means every topic is inherently tied to promoting Outdoor Vitals products.”
Who hosts this show
The Live Ultralight Podcast is hosted by Tayson Whittaker, the founder and CEO of the direct-to-consumer backpacking gear company Outdoor Vitals. Joined by other team members like Tyler and Brigham, the show serves as the voice of the brand, offering deep dives into their "performance-first" product philosophy, trip reports from gear-testing expeditions, and answers to listener questions. Whittaker started the company in 2014 with $500 while still in college, growing it into a multi-million dollar brand without outside investors.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO of Outdoor Vitals
- Host of the Live Ultralight Podcast
- Bachelor's degree from Southern Utah University
- Outdoor Content Creator
Other ventures
- Outdoor Vitals (company)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01It's Been TWELVE Years...What's Next?Jun 15, 2026 · 32 min
- 023 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear ExperimentJun 1, 2026 · 44 min
- 03Ask OV 11: Backpacking Gear Questions - Filters, Frames & Comfort CampingMay 26, 2026 · 30 min
- 04Why Go Ultralight - Even WITHOUT Big Miles On Trail (Ask OV Q&A)Apr 24, 2026 · 33 min
- 05The Difference Shoes ACTUALLY Make On The TrailApr 3, 2026 · 54 min
- 06How To Know If You're Ready For A 20 Mile DayMar 13, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 07Cirq Trekking Pole Tent: Product Deep DiveMar 11, 2026 · 1h 28m
- 08Carbon Evo 50 Backpack: Product Deep DiveFeb 16, 2026 · 59 min
Notable episodes
- 01It's Been TWELVE Years...What's Next?
A solo episode from founder Tayson Whittaker that clearly explains the company's history, evolving philosophy, and future direction.
- 023 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear Experiment
A representative example of the co-hosted trip report format, where team members debate gear choices (sandals vs. trail runners) based on a shared experience.
- 03Ask OV 11: Backpacking Gear Questions - Filters, Frames & Comfort Camping
This episode showcases the recurring "Ask OV" Q&A format, where the hosts answer technical and practical questions from their audience.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a standard guest-interview format. Most episodes are co-hosted discussions between company employees or solo narratives from the founder. The closest format to an interview is the recurring "Ask OV" segment, where the hosts answer pre-submitted listener questions about gear and techniques, or occasional chats with industry friends.
The format varies between solo episodes, co-hosted discussions, and Q&A segments. The tone is casual and conversational, often feeling like an internal company meeting about gear and trips that has been recorded for the public. The show is not a traditional interview podcast; it primarily features company employees as guests and speakers.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do for OV?”
This question is used to introduce a new team member from Outdoor Vitals who is appearing on the podcast for the first time.
gear
2- Q.01
“What's the difference between a water filter and a purifier?”
This is a typical listener question from an "Ask OV" episode, used to explain technical gear concepts and recommend specific products.
- Q.02
“Why are backpacks with carbon stays called 'framed,' and what are the pros/cons?”
This type of question allows the hosts to explain their specific design philosophy regarding backpack frames.
advice
1- Q.01
“What are your tips for comfort camping or getting new hikers into the backcountry?”
A common advice-based question that lets the hosts share personal experiences and practical tips beyond just gear specs.
Signature segments
- · Ask OV (Q&A series)
- · Product Deep Dives
- · OV100 Mile Challenge
- · Founder's Day Sale episodes
- · Trip Debriefs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively internal team members from Outdoor Vitals, such as designers, warehouse managers, and other staff who join to discuss product details or recent company backpacking trips. On rare occasions, they may interview an external personality like YouTuber Dan Becker.
- Louiseon 3 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear Experiment
- Brighamon Cirq Trekking Pole Tent: Product Deep Dive
- Tyleron 3 Days in Coyote Gulch + Footwear Experiment
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is entirely self-sponsored by Outdoor Vitals. Episodes frequently mention and link to their products, and often align with company sales events like the "Founder's Day Sale."
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of the Live Ultralight Podcast?
- The primary host is Tayson Whittaker, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals. He is often joined by other employees from his company.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is not a traditional interview show. The format consists of solo episodes, co-hosted discussions between team members, and listener Q&A segments.
- What is Outdoor Vitals?
- Outdoor Vitals is a direct-to-consumer ultralight backpacking gear company founded by the podcast's host, Tayson Whittaker. The podcast is an extension of the brand.
- How can I ask a question for the 'Ask OV' segment?
- The episode descriptions mention submitting questions via Speakpipe or emailing [email — gated].
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, based on the recent episode dates, the podcast releases new episodes regularly.
- Where is Outdoor Vitals located?
- The company and podcast are based in Cedar City, Utah.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Tayson Whittaker - Outdoor Media Summit 2026outdoormediasummit.com
- [02]Tayson Whittaker | Founder of Outdoor Vitals, Outdoor Creator & Podcast Hosttaysonwhittaker.com
- [03]About Us - Outdoor Vitalsoutdoorvitals.com
- [04]Official Website - Outdoor Vitalsoutdoorvitals.com
- [05]Copycat Gear in Startup Nation - Outside Onlineoutsideonline.com
- [06]It's Been TWELVE Years...What's Next? - Live Ultralight Podcastyoutube.com
- [07]Dan Becker Interview | Live Ultralight Podcast #101youtube.com
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