Elina is a filmmaker, adventure guide, and thru-hiker from Auckland, New Zealand, also known by the trail name "Tip Tap". In 2019, she thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and documented her experience on YouTube, then followed that adventure up by hiking the length of New Zealand via the Te Araroa Trail, and recently released a video of her and her brothers hiking the famous Japanese pilgrimage route, Kumano Kodo. At the time of this recording, Elina has over 67,000 subscribers on YouTube, and she's received much praise for her unique, honest, calm, and almost dream-like style that can be found in her videos.

More about Elina: https://linktr.ee/elinaosborne

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Jeff Garmire is a highly accomplished backpacker. At just 32 years old, and during the recording of this podcast, he holds the Colorado Trail FKT (fastest-known time), has the speed record for climbing Costa Rica's tallest Mountain: Cerro Chirripo, and has completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown (AT, PCT, CDT in one year). His trail name is "Legend"; needless to say, it's a name that fits. Today we'll talk to him about his adventures and accomplishments, and try to gain some insight into what it takes to do what seems impossible to other backpackers.

Jeff's website: https://freeoutside.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down to talk with Paul Ferraro to discuss his many long, long walks to raise money for Navy Seals:

After a successful 30-year career in the tech industry, Paul Ferraro retired in 2014 and set his sights on walking across the United States from Virginia to California to raise money for the Navy SEAL Foundation. This 3,121-mile effort earned him recognition from both CNN and Fox News, along with many other local news outlets as he worked to complete the journey in 2015. In addition to the Walk Across America, he's made a trek from Ireland to Rome (2000 miles), walked the Camino de Santiago from France to Santiago, Spain (500 miles), and claims the most challenging walk of his life was from Miami to Key West (140 miles in 3 days). We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation.

The Road I Chose Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Road-I-Chose-707649916000439

Website: http://theroadichose.com/

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Tyler and Derek to discuss the 2023 OV 100 Mile Challenge. With the OV 100 Mile Challenge, you'll be able to set a hiking goal and build up to doing an epic dream hike.

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On this episode of the podcast, Tayson answers your questions! Be sure to comment below or email us at [email protected] to hear your questions answered on the next Q&A!

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List of Questions:

- What happened to the first 65 episodes? (YouTube)

- would you do an episode on food?

- So I'm just curious if y'all know anyone that started doing ultras after they turned 50. I have never had the luxury to do a through hike but I have been backpacking for about 10 years now I started going UL in 2017 so I could pull 25-40 mile days while section hiking KY's Sheltowee Trace. I also have found that going UL / being a minimalist simplifies the experience making it more enjoyable to me. I don't UL to be able to boast I do it because I'm old and it allows me to cover more mileage and enjoy the experience more.

- Wondering if you all use any kind of footprint under your tents, and if so, what do you use?

- Would like to hear your thoughts on the difference between 40° or whatever temperature when the sun is out and shining on you and when it's overcast or dark at 40°? I've definitely noticed there is a difference, even though the temperature stays the same.

- Are you looking at manufacturing in US if cost is already so high why not at this point…..???

- Any intentions of making a sleeping bag with the same technology? (as the Nova Jackets)

- By the way when will you guys be bringing out the rain pants?

- Which hoodie performs the best under this raincoat at around 30 to 40°. Dragon wool, tern, or the altitude hoodie? I couldn't imagine wearing the ventus hoodie under this raincoat it's so warm on its own.

- What are your thoughts on using in conjunction with the ventus as a layering piece. Is it sized/fitted appropriately for that or would you recommend going up a size? (Vario)

- What kind of soap do you launder this jacket in? (Vario)

- Do you have the mvtr % of the two different membranes used? (Tushar Rain Jacket)

- I'm curious how this would fit a woman (16/17ish torso) when using with the hip belt. I've tried other men's packs and as soon as I do up the hip belt (Since pack rides higher on back and not just hanging from shoulders) the top of the bag sits so high it's hitting the back of my head with every step almost. There's only 1 picture on website of a woman wearing it and she's not using the hip belt to show how high it sits. Can you add more pics of women wearing it in backpacking mode (wearing it with the hip belt fastened)? Or can you make this in a woman's version (shorter torsos)? (KotaUL)

- The real question is: What does angry Dan Becker think? (KotaUL)

- Which one would pair best with the ventus hoodie for a thru hike of the AT? (Nova Jackets)

- Will you consider making a Dyneema version in the future? (Fortius Tent)

- I should probably leave this on iTunes, sorry Joe, lol. My big thing/question is which size pack, 45 or 60 L? My newly wed wife and I will be going backpacking very soon and I thought, "Well, we both have big Agnes q-core deluxes, 2 big Agnes sidewinders, a Jetboil minimal Mimo, and 2 NovaUL, and a dog bed along with a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 person because we have a 25 lb Welsh Pembroke corgi (Penny Lane) in tow. After that it would be a Katadyn, 1 each 1 L smart water bottles. 2 Helinox chair zeros, 2 OV pillows… Some extra undies and socks, and maybe the 2 altitude sun hoodies. Plus food… Some one on another channel said, "between the two of you the 45 should be fine". Now I have the 45 Kota… and doing a test load out… it was full with… maybe(?) 4-5 inches to spare on the top of the inner area. I did not include the Copper Spur, or even separating the pieces of it, and shoot… strapping the Ruffwear dog sleeping bag to it at the time. Oh God… a bear canister or bag… shoot. Sooooo… if the roll top of the 60 goes far enough down to make it a smaller liter carry, and max weight for both the 45 and 60 is 35 lbs max (though I would think(?) the 60 could handle 5(?) lbs more) than maybe my best bet would be for her and I to each get the 60 liter. Plus future trips… longer hikes… more available storage, just in case. This video and other videos you all have published lately made me think hard about this [...]

- Those trekking poles look awesome! Design question: what was the deciding factor to go with foam for handgrips instead of cork?

- 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?

- Snowshoes? (talking about retail updates for OV)

- Hey great podcast. As you hit on the Garmin inreach mini I was wondering if you were going to do a podcast on the new version the inreach mini2? As well gatorz or Oakley always a solid go to for whatever your needs are.

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In this episode, Tayson talks about the state of our company, Outdoor Vitals. What happened in 2022, and where we're headed in 2023. Enjoy this sneak peek of the gear, the content, and the future direction of OV.

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On this episode of the Live Ultralight Podcast, Tayson sits down with Brigham and Tyler to discuss ISPO: the largest sports and outdoor trade show in the world, and what the Outdoor Vitals team did there. They also discuss international travel in Europe, the Austrian Alps, German chocolate, red stag sightings, sustainability, and more!

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Aurelien Sanchez is a French runner and backpacker who holds the record for the self-supported fastest-known time record for the south-to-north route on the John Muir Trail. In fact, he held the record for the John Miur self-supported OVERALL from 2018 until August 2022. His attempt took 3 days 3 hours 55 minutes and 10 seconds and was the last of three attempts to FKT the John Muir Trail. Although it is in French, you can see him document his adventures on his YouTube channel. Given the language gap, Aurelien is a bit of an enigma online, so it'll be interesting to get to know who he is, where he comes from, and what makes him tick.

Aurelien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aurelien_sanchez_/

Aurelien's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aureliensanchez3732

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Kraig Adams is a filmmaker, hiker, and minimalist living in Denver, CO. He's best known for the Kraig Adams YouTube Channel, which documents Kraig's life and his travels all around the world. As of this recording, his channel has over 717,000 subscribers, and we're honored to have him on the podcast today to talk about backpacking and storytelling in the outdoor space.

Kraig's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kraigadams

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Rue McKenrick is an American backpacker and conservationist. He's a triple-crowner and the Executive Director of The American Perimeter Trail Conference, an organization dedicated to creating a 14,000-mile circumnavigational backpacking route of the continental United States. Recently, he completed a massive scouting trip of the proposed route, and we're honored to have him on the program today to discuss the route, the trip, and the WHY of it all.

Learn about the trail: https://americanperimetertrail.org/

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