EP 74 - OV State of the Union & 2022 Outdoor Industry Trends

In this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson, Tyler, and Brigham sit down to talk about everything that happened in Outdoor Vitals during the year 2021 and what they are looking forward to going into 2022. In addition, the OV team delves into what's happening in the outdoor industry right now, and how that could affect backpackers everywhere. Last, the team answers a question left last week on YouTube:   Bradley Dezall: Thoughts about the Garmin Fenix 6 series of watches? I have heard good things, but they are very expensive. Do any of you upload topo maps to your watch for navigation?   If you want your questions answered, or if you have anything to say to us, leave correspondence at [email protected] or leave us a comment on our YouTube videos.   This episode is brought to you by the Live Ultralight Membership:   https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ   Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:   Backpacks: KOTAUL TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3Cm12MZ SHADOWLIGHT ULTRALIGHT BACKPACK: https://bit.ly/3DmkURh Shelters: DOMINION 1P ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3DkdyOp ULTRALIGHT DOMINION 2P BACKPACKING TENT: https://bit.ly/3Dk0h8D DELANO ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING TARP: https://bit.ly/3cvukhT   Sleeping Bags: STORMLOFT™ DOWN MUMMYPOD™ SLEEPING BAG: https://bit.ly/30poiMX SUMMIT DOWN SLEEPING BAGS: https://bit.ly/3ChkNFh ATLAS LOFTTEK™ HYBRID SLEEPING BAGS: https://bit.ly/3Dj2y3S LOFTTEK HYBRID MUMMYPOD™ HAMMOCK INSULATION: https://bit.ly/3Cjgnhe OUTDOOR VITALS SLEEPING BAG LINER: https://bit.ly/2YNo7KI   TopQuilts: STORMLOFT™ DOWN TOPQUILT: https://bit.ly/3DnDmcg LOFTTEK™ HYBRID 0 - 15 °F TOPQUILTS: https://bit.ly/3njA0l7   Underquilts: LOFTTEK™ HYBRID 0 & 15°F UNDERQUILTS: https://bit.ly/3wQsBwA AERIE 0° TO 45°F UNDERQUILT: https://bit.ly/3Co6M8N STORMLOFT™ 0°-30°F DOWN UNDERQUILT: https://bit.ly/3ng9Kbo   Sleeping Pads: ULTRALIGHT SLEEPING PADS: https://bit.ly/3nh7IHS   Hammocks: ULTRALIGHT COMPLETE HAMMOCK SYSTEM: https://bit.ly/30vP6v2 HAMMOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM: https://bit.ly/3wLGdte HAMMOCK BUGNET: https://bit.ly/30p3wgq   Pillows/Balaclavas/Booties: ULTRALIGHT STRETCH PILLOW: https://bit.ly/3nkrbaS LOFTTEK™ HYBRID BALACLAVA / HOOD: https://bit.ly/3cfbsna LOFTTEK™ HYBRID BOOTIES: https://bit.ly/30ppD6r   Jackets and Hoodies: NOVAPRO MEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3DjRtj3 NOVAPRO WOMEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3niA9p1 NOVAUL MEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wQe9Vv NOVAUL WOMEN'S JACKET: https://bit.ly/3DmFuB0 VENTUS ACTIVE HOODIE: https://bit.ly/3wNbqMG ULTRALIGHT LOFTTEK™ ADVENTURE JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wOGhs1 ULTRALIGHT REGULATOR DOWN JACKET: https://bit.ly/3wOGjjD   Pants/Shorts: SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (MEN SIZING): https://bit.ly/3CvNhLX SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (MEN SIZING WAIST SIZES 40, 43, AND 46): https://bit.ly/3nfjUce SATU ADVENTURE PANTS (WOMEN SIZING): https://bit.ly/3wQewiR SATU ADVENTURE SHORTS: https://bit.ly/3Dw58mU   Dragonwool: DRAGONWOOL HOODIE: https://bit.ly/3DjNRgJ OUTDOOR VITALS MERINO WOOL NECK GAITERS: https://bit.ly/3wMByHi DRAGONWOOL ZIPOFF THERMAL: https://bit.ly/3cd5zGS DRAGONWOOL BOXER: https://bit.ly/3Dll5MU   Merch: T-SHIRTS: https://bit.ly/3CnR0uK HATS: https://bit.ly/3wPgSyy