On this episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with Brigham (lead designer at Outdoor Vitals) to get into the nitty-gritty of exactly what is used to make your backpacking gear. The topics of this episode specifically dive into specific textile properties: fibers, yarns, and how those affect the fabrics that go into things like backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and clothing. You’ll learn all about man-made and synthetic fibers, some of the properties of common fibers such as polyester, nylon, wool, and cotton, amongst many other things. For those that want to get into the microscopic detail of their backpacking gear, this podcast is for you.
Great Outdoor Vitals Gear:
https://bit.ly/33vLrhW
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
1/8″ FOAM PADS: https://bit.ly/3gdnkIb
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
Membership:
OTHER PROVEN ESSENTIALS: