Backpacking + Hiking Tips
How to Choose the Right Ultralight Backpack: Top 5 Packs
Gossamer Gear | Sep 10, 2015
Picking a new lightweight backpack can be a daunting task. We help you compare five of our most popular options.
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Easily Size and Fit a Backpack: Your Ultimate How-To Guide
Gossamer Gear | Jul 20, 2015
Have a more enjoyable backpacking experience by selecting a pack that fits you just right.
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When Hikers Become Social Media Rock Stars
Gossamer Gear | Jun 22, 2015
Before Facebook, Instagram and blogging, it was fairly easy to disappear into the wilderness, choosing to share or n...
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Vegan Backpacking In Town Food Guide
Gossamer Gear | Jun 01, 2015
The real challenge for a vegan backpacker is being stuck in town and the only restaurant option is a local diner with...
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Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas for Every Meal on the Trail
Gossamer Gear | May 25, 2015
There is no need to sacrifice the quality of your snacking while on trail simply because you're vegan.
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3 Tips for Reducing Backpack Weight
Gossamer Gear | May 18, 2015
As an employee at Mountain Crossings, a huge part of my job is to tear through all the possessions of Appalachian Tra...
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Don't just Focus on a Backpacking Gear List
Gossamer Gear | May 11, 2015
Whether I'm pumping trail miles, soaking it all in, or exploring the off-trails, my trips are always about gaining in...
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Skills and Techniques for the Arizona Trail
Gossamer Gear | Apr 22, 2015
To experience the splendor of the desert in bloom, you must adapt to the scarcity of water
The Arizona Trail (AZT) w...
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Pooping in the Woods while Hiking
Gossamer Gear | Apr 06, 2015
Ever wondered how to poop in the woods while hiking? Everybody poops, and everybody who enjoys the backcountry has pr...
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Inflate A Sleeping Pad With A Trash Compactor Bag
Gossamer Gear | Mar 30, 2015
Lightweight backpacking is about making the most out of the gear you bring with you. Finding multiple uses for your g...
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Contingency Planning for Long Distance Hike
Gossamer Gear | Feb 24, 2015
Spend any significant time backpacking, and you're going to have something go wrong. Usually they are pretty small th...
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Tips for Lightweight Winter Backpacking
Gossamer Gear | Feb 16, 2015
For 3-season backpacking, one of my primary goals is to go as light as possible, and I've gotten pretty good at putti...
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