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DIY Hiking Shoes

Gossamer Gear | Mar 04, 2011
For those interested in learning more about how to make your own footwear. Trail Ambassador Diane Soini recently sent...
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How to make a 'cap keeper'

Gossamer Gear | Feb 25, 2011
For those interested in learning how to make their own 'cap keeper' for their own water bottle. Trail Ambassador Jaso...
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Homemade Energy Bars

Gossamer Gear | Feb 18, 2011
My friend, the Onion of CDT yo-yo fame, was in Denver for a visit and he let me try his homemade energy bars. I had b...
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Re-threading a Stuff Sack

Gossamer Gear | Feb 11, 2011
Did you accidentally pull out the string in your stuff sack? It can be frustrating to try to get the string back thro...
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Seam Sealing Tips

Gossamer Gear | Feb 04, 2011
Last month, there was some questions on how to seam seal one of our tarps so we thought we would post on how we do it...
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SpinnTwinn in the Snow

Gossamer Gear | Jan 28, 2011
If you ever wondered if you can set up a SpinnTwinn in the snow. Hendrik Morkel recently created a great post on his ...
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Ultralight Tic Tac Fishing Kit

Gossamer Gear | Jan 21, 2011
It's just an empty Tic Tac box with a small foam pad inside. The foam holds the lures. My favorite for mountain trou...
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Hiking Tip: Collecting Water

Gossamer Gear | Jan 14, 2011
Have you ever needed to fill your water container only to find there wasn't enough clearance for you to get the open...
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Bad Weather under an Ultralight Tarp

Gossamer Gear | Dec 15, 2010
Have you ever been caught in a vicious, windy, cold rainstorm? It can more dangerous and less comfortable than being ...
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Water is Heavy in Pack

Gossamer Gear | Dec 08, 2010
This advice is primarily for hikers on established trails with good knowledge of their water sources. Fears tend to d...
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Put Rocks on Tent Stakes

Gossamer Gear | Nov 30, 2010
When setting up a shelter, I pick a location where there are rocks. Rocks can be used to add support to lightweight ...
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Losing your Titanium Tent Stakes

Gossamer Gear | Oct 23, 2010
How many times have you lost a tent stake, the thin 6-inch titanium hook stakes to be precise? I live in the southeas...
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