EP 78 - What Goes Into Backpacking Gear: Fibers & Yarns

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:

https://bit.ly/3cdoUHZ