# Gold Forcefields, Multi-Purpose Mountain Gear, & More w/ Outdoor Vitals

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Podcast: [GEAR:30](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-30-959086)
Published: 2026-07-10T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

From thru-hikers to ski mountaineers and backpack hunters, Outdoor Vitals’ products have gained a very diverse following. To understand why, Luke Koppa sat down with Brigham Crane, their Product Design Director, to discuss designing products for ‘experiences’ rather than sports, the current state of active insulation, gold-covered down, and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here . RELATED LINKS: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Outdoor Vitals CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Brigham’s Background (4:49) Outdoor Vitals Overview (9:36) Versatility vs Specificity (11:40) Collection: Mountain Pursuit (14:51) Prototyping Challenges (22:30) Active Insulations (24:56) ExpeDry Down (30:56) Hunting vs Other Apparel (38:26) Outdoor Vitals Hardgoods (41:43) Biggest Areas for Improvement (45:31) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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