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  • Front view of the Shadowlight 60 ultralight backpack with large external mesh pocket and roll-top closure system.Side view of the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight backpack showing large side pockets, hip belt pocket, and streamlined suspension system.

    Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack

    $299.97
    Membership Pricing: $269.97
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    Pursuit Hybrid Fleece

    $139.97
    Membership Pricing: $125.97
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    Altura Dynamic Pants

    $134.97
    Membership Pricing: $121.47
  • Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – straight front view with hood, alpine-ready ultralight insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood, lightweight alpine insulation for backpackingOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationOutdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket – front view with hood up, ultralight 850 fill down insulationultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout videoultralight down jacket shown on high mountain ridge throughout video

    Vantage Alpine Down Jacket - Men

    $279.97
    Membership Pricing: $251.97
  • Ventus Active hoodie with an Outside Gear Guide award badge.Front view of the Ventus Active hoodiemen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewhiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidemen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewmen's active mid layer hoodie front viewhiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidehiker wearing Ventus Hoodie on mountain sidemen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front viewmen's active mid layer front view

    Ventus Active Hoodie - Men's

    $194.97
    Membership Pricing: $175.47
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    Altitude Sun Hoodie

    $49.97
    Membership Pricing: $44.97
  • A NovaPro men's down jacket with a hood, featuring a zipper front and quilted design warmth.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.Angled front view of a Outdoor Vitals insulated hooded jacket, featuring quilted baffles and a full-length zipper.
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    NovaPro Men's Jacket

    From $229.97
    Membership Pricing: $206.97
  • A StormLoft Down TopQuilt, designed for use as a sleeping pad top quilt to insulate against cold drafts.Two storage bags for a backpacking quilt: a large drawstring long-term storage sack and a smaller compressible stuff sack.

    StormLoft™ Down TopQuilt

    From $289.97
    Membership Pricing: $260.97
  • fastpack with visible brand logoSkyline 30 Fastpack backpack with a visible brand logo on a plain background with an Outside Gear Guide award badge.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.Close-up product detail of the Outdoor Vitals Skyline 30 Fastpack top section, highlighting the roll-top closure strap, brand logo patch, mesh front pocket trim, and side compression cord adjustment system.

    Skyline 30 Fastpack

    $187.97
    Membership Pricing: $169.17
  • Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket with an Outside Magazine 2023 Gear Guide badgefront view of men's ultralight rain jacketClose-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.Close-up of a person wearing a waterproof jacket with a black backpack, opening a zippered pocket on the chest.A person outdoors in a forest wearing a waterproof jacket, shown from the back. The jacket has a split design with a hydrophobic membrane and a hydrophilic membrane, with text overlays explaining the membrane benefits.

    Tushar Rain Jacket

    $224.97
    Membership Pricing: $202.47

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Altitude Sun Hoodie

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  • Hiker wearing a gray Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight backpack with gear strapped to the top and tripod stored in the side pocket, overlooking a rugged mountain ridgeline under cloudy skies.

    Performance First

    No matter what the cost, we focus on exactly what we need to build ultralight gear that performs exceptionally in its intended use-case. Outdoor Vitals gear does exactly what it's supposed to do, & it does it better!

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    We want our followers to have absolute confidence in their gear & in themselves. Not only do we test our own gear, but we make it a point to learn all we can about ultralight backpacking so we can share it with you!

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    Our team is composed of outdoor enthusiasts just like you! We get it, and we want to help. Since our gear is only available directly through us, there are no retail markups, & we have a direct communication line where it really matters.

"Absolutely happy with it after over using it for over 500 miles on the PCT!"

Celete - StormLoft Topquilt

"The zipper up the middle of the outside pocket makes access to interior during breaks easy. Best of all, no low back pain with this pack."

Nola - Shadowlight Backpack

"Temperature range started in the low 60s and fell to 34 during the night and early morning. The Zulu worked great with just a light mid layer! It definitely has earned the spot as my go to jacket!"

Charlie - Zulu Jacket

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Before You Buy a Rain Jacket, Read This

Before You Buy a Rain Jacket, Read This

This guide covers what to verify before you buy: which claims are marketing, which numbers actually matter, what features to check with your own hands, and how to wear the jacket so it performs the way its spec sheet promises. The Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket is used as the working example throughout, evaluated against the same checklist rather than exempted from it.

What Actually Keeps a Rain Jacket Dry After the DWR Wears Off?

What Actually Keeps a Rain Jacket Dry After the DWR Wears Off?

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) is a surface coating, and surface coatings wear off with use. Once it does, the waterproof...

Can the Tushar Rain Jacket Keep You Dry Through All-Day Mountain Storms?

Can the Tushar Rain Jacket Keep You Dry Through All-Day Mountain Storms?

The Tushar Rain Jacket is a 7.4 oz ultralight shell built for backpackers who face real weather. It uses Toray...

Why Many Ultralight Tents Have Condensation Issues (And How the Cirq Trekking Pole Tent Helps Fix It)

Why Many Ultralight Tents Have Condensation Issues (And How the Cirq Trekking Pole Tent Helps Fix It)

Condensation is one of the most common frustrations backpackers experience with ultralight tents. You finally cut weight, switched to a...

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