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Shopping for ultralight backpackers usually means you've got to be a bit of a gear junkie. 

With such a variety in outdoor gear options available, you typically need to know what performance gear & technologies look like. 

However, we've made that shopping experience MUCH easier this year by highlighting some gear items for you that we know any ultralight backpacker will love!

Today, I want to share something I've spent years dialing in & figuring out for myself. It's the biggest mistake I ever made regarding backpacking food, & you are definitely going to want to avoid it! ...

Everyone always says to bring layers when heading out into the backcountry, but no one ever mentions HOW MANY layers... 

We would add a follow up question:  WHICH layers should you bring?

This in-depth guide will delve into the ins and outs of fastpacking, covering everything from essential gear to planning a successful trip.

You'd be surprised by how little most people know about how outdoor gear is actually made. So many people assume that lots of brands own their own factories for manufacturing gear, & that those factories...

Shopping for ultralight backpackers means you've got to know what performance gear & technologies to look for.  Any clunky or heavy sleeping bag from a big box retail store just won't do. Here we highlight some...

  Tayson Whittaker: Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the Live Ultralight Podcast, powered by Outdoor Vitals. Today in this podcast episode, we have Brigham, our product designer, on here, and we're going to be doing a...

Whether you’re a trail runner preparing for an ultra or a hiker getting ready to tackle one leg of the coveted Triple Crown, your goal is to perform at your best. Doing so means paying attention to everything that affects your training goals — including sleep.