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In this episode, I talk with Tayson Whitaker about why he started an outdoor gear company and what makes his product offerings unique.  We also dive into the world of hammock camping and root out all the misconceptions that might be out there about how valid choosing a hammock over a tent might be.

Show Notes and Links

• Introductions
• The origin story of Outdoor Vitals
• Sorting out outdoor products on Amazon
• Fixing previous bad experiences with better gear
• Sleep systems
• What it’s like getting into ultra-light gear
• Design principles
• Intro to hammocking - everything explained
• Pads versus under quilts
• Pitch time
• Hanging distances
• Hammock camping for hunters
• Advice to new backpackers
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