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Hiking Discussion in Minimalist Footwear

Gossamer Gear | Nov 15, 2012
Head honcho Grant Sible posted this question on Facebook the other day: Q: Working on natural walking today. Here are...
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Q & A: Footwear and Wet Environments

Gossamer Gear | May 29, 2012
Prosser was recently emailed about uncertainty in relation to varying opinions on the subject of heavy, water-proof, ...
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Recycled Water Bottles to Shave Pack Weight

Gossamer Gear | May 29, 2012
Col. John Potter provides us with some great advice: Some of my hiking buddies were unhappy with their ability to tra...
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The 'Deluxe' Tyvek Rain Suit

The 'Deluxe' Tyvek Rain Suit

Gossamer Gear | Mar 16, 2012
Here is a tip sent in from one of our customers, John Potter. It is the deluxe version :) Here's the Deluxe ($16...
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MYOG Backpack Pattern: The G4

Gossamer Gear | Mar 02, 2012
If you want to make your own G4 backpack, there is a online group specifically designed to help you do that. Join in ...
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Hiker Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Gossamer Gear | Feb 24, 2012
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis, h...
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How to Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket

Gossamer Gear | Feb 17, 2012
A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable rain jacket costs $350 or more; it's not ultralight,...
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Vegan Protein Bars for Hiking

Gossamer Gear | Feb 10, 2012
Since I prefer to eat vegan and hike hard, I've been looking for a way to get a little extra protein into my dinners,...
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Video for Lightrek Poles

Gossamer Gear | Feb 03, 2012
Steve Burgess helped us put together this poetic and informative short video on our trek poles. He covers the basics...
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DIY Camera Mount

Gossamer Gear | Jan 27, 2012
The most amazing part of this video, is that he had neck surgery just one week before!! Now this is what we call a d...
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Repair Shoe Seam Failure

Gossamer Gear | Jan 20, 2012
Post by Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador The biggest wear problem I have with hiking shoes and boots...
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How much fuel is in that can

Gossamer Gear | Jan 13, 2012
From JJ Mathes Post from JERMMs Outside: I spent a weekend with four traditional backpackers in the woods of North G...
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