Te Araroa: One Hiker’s Triple-Pronged Method for Completing a Thru-Hike
Get tough for Bluff. As I scrawled these words on the wall of the rec room of the Stillwater Holiday Park, I felt lik...
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How To: Pack Your Instagram Gear Layout into the Mariposa
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We all love seeing other people's gear laid out all organized for the pre-packing social media post–Gossamer Gear eve...
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How to Weekend Warrior When You’re Not a Weekend Warrior
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In the age of Instagram, if you haven't summited a mountain, put your feet in the ocean, kayaked three lakes, hiked 2...
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How To: Take Care of Your Awesome Bamboo Backpacking Spoon
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Gossamer Gear happens to sell the world's greatest bamboo backpacking spoon. If you haven't made the switch yet, it'...
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Book Review - Backpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-Hike
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Have you been looking longingly at journals, photos and videos of this year's thru-hikers, wondering what it takes to...
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10 Phases of a Thru Hike
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What is a thru hike? Technically, it's a long distance trail end-to-end. The preparation, itinerary, and experience, ...
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Stoveless Cooking: The Crotch Pot
This third option between stoves and no-cook is the brainchild of Gossamer Gear founder Glen Van Peski. Infrared imag...
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Creating New Year's Resolution Hiking Goals
Creating goals for a brand new year can be invigorating. It's a great way to create a blank slate and have something ...
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Lightweight Essential Day Hiking Gear
You may have heard of The Ten Essentials for hiking, but aren't sure exactly what this essential list entails. Learn ...
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Wilderness Backpacking Trip Defined
If you enjoy hiking, you may find yourself wanting to extend your experience in the great outdoors and go backpacking...
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Guide to Backpacking in the Rain
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If you're interested in backpacking in the rain, here are some expert tips for getting started and even tweaking your...
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Determine How Long to Hike a Mile
How long does it take to hike a mile? While there are many variables involved, it takes the average person 30 minutes...
