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Each episode explores the gear, skills, stories, and trail-tested lessons behind better outdoor performance. From ultralight backpacking tips and gear design insights to real-world testing, backcountry strategy, and honest conversations from the Outdoor Vitals team, this podcast is built for people who want to get more out of every mile outside.

EP 11 - Backpacking & Blisters

EP 11 - Backpacking & Blisters

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Carl and Derek from Backpacking & Blisters join Outdoor Vitals for a funny, practical conversation about group trips, backpacking personalities, blisters, comfort, and why the best trail stories usually come from imperfect plans.

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EP 9 - Behind the Trip - Winter Trip

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A standalone article from EP9 on Outdoor Vitals’ winter team backpacking trip: what worked, what they would change, and how real trips expose gear-system strengths and weaknesses.
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EP 4 - How We Design Products

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A standalone article from EP4 on Outdoor Vitals’ product design process: field feedback, direct customer input, prototypes, testing, and building gear around real use.