10 Years of Outdoor Vitals: It's Been A Wild Ride

In this episode, Tayson sits down with Outdoor Vitals employees Derek and Dave to talk about where Outdoor Vitals began and how it got to where it is now, more than 10 years later. Enjoy the stories!
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[@liveultralightpodcast]

Don't miss our 10-Year sale! outdoorvitals.com/pages/10-year-anniversary-sale ***CORRECTION: Up to 18% off for members, Tayson misspoke during the episode***

[@Floki1624]

OV got me back outside after nursing a West highland way injury for far too long. Love this company and proud to be a member!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Love it, thanks for the support!

[@mikeswinyard5838]

Love the company and the gear. The company has definitely been a huge part of my backpacking success. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Glad we could help in any way!

[@UncleGeorgeTV]

Super inspirational Really makes me want to press forward with My own entrepreneurial dreams

[@TaysonWhittaker]

It's a hard road, but very rewarding! Best of luck! Just keep going, stick with and and learn from mistakes...people leverage too much to early and quite to early....

[@richschwartz8004]

I started following you after your second KZbin video. As a matter of fact I was wearing the very first of your logo ball caps the other day and a stranger asked me " oh when did Outdoor Vitals change their logo and I laughed and said they're still the same this was their first logo. I actually won that particular hat. I remember you were so proud to finally have your logo on the product. Even though you had less quality products in the beginning it was always sold at affordable prices. The next big step was when you left your house and opened the store front. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm so happy for you to see your dreams coming true. The older I get the lighter I have to go so I'm able to travel as far as I use too. Best wishes always. God bless and stay safe.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

That's awesome that you remember those times as well and still have some old swag!! Thanks for following along and supporting us over the years. It's been an awesome journey and again, so much to think back on!

[@dannystephenshiking951]

Great folks and great gear! 🦉

[@liveultralightpodcast]

Thanks

[@nickbnash]

Thanks for all of the great gear and the great content. I use a bunch of your products every time I go on a trip and I love that a lot of it is on the cutting edge of what is available. Two of my favorites are your rain jacket and the CS 40 backpack. Congratulations on 10 years!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@Sheepdog66]

So one of the things I like about OV is the field testing of new products. We actually get to see you guys test these products during company trips. I really like that and have bought a few pieces of gear based on seeing you guys use the products. The Fortius Tent and the CS40 Ultra BP just to name a few. Additionally, we get to meet you guys and see your passion for the outdoors. Miss the beard though! Gotta keep rocking the beard Tayson!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

thanks, we appreciate the support! I really should have made a beard wig...swap it on for a few videos now and again 🤣

[@justinlysne806]

Looking at my account, it looks like my first purchase from OV was the free pillow, just pay for shipping promo. It worked, I'm a loyal OV customer. Great products and congratulations on your 10 year anniversary.

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks! We are pretty stoked to hit this milestone!

[@gaillindsay9385]

I love the new look!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks!

[@j3hikes444]

Congrats, love your gear & clothing

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Thanks!

[@alexkevhikes]

It took me like 5 minutes to realize he shaved his beard lol.

[@DDuMond1]

I noticed instantly, and quite frankly I think Tayson looks great this way!

[@TaysonWhittaker]

Haha I've had the same thing happen during in-person conversations as well!