Hiking Destinations + Overnight Trips
Spooky Hiking in Search of Dracula in the Transylvanian Alps
Gossamer Gear | Oct 27, 2019
Scary things can happen to you if you don't carry Gossamer Gear.
Many experienced backpackers seek new challenges. If...
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Big Bend 100 Trail Showcases the Best of West Texas
Korrin Bishop | Jul 27, 2019
Update December 2020: The Big Bend region of Texas is experiencing unprecedented visitation during a time when resour...
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The Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan is the New Long-Distance Hike of Your Dreams
Korrin Bishop | May 09, 2019
The Michinoku Coastal Trail is the newest long-distance trail for hikers to add to their destination dream list. This...
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Camping in Austin: 5 Places to Explore the Texas Collection’s Inspiration
Korrin Bishop | Mar 02, 2019
As a city just shy of a million in population, Austin might not initially appear to an outsider as a hot camping dest...
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UP North Loop: Brand Ambassadors Complete Over 2,600 Miles on New Trail
Korrin Bishop | Jan 28, 2019
At Gossamer Gear, we have huge love for our brand ambassadors. They're the best gear testers. They're incredible peop...
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Bike Trip Turned Rad Tradition: A Family Pedal with Beauty and Connection
Gossamer Gear | Jan 17, 2019
I've always admired people who develop lasting traditions. I don't mean boring, normal traditions surrounding commerc...
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Climbing the 600 Highest Peaks in the Adirondacks
Gossamer Gear | Nov 09, 2018
Peakbagging can be addictive–even in the Adirondack Mountains, a range choked with cliffs, swamps, rivers, and dense ...
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Thru-Hiking in Scotland: A Right to Roam & the Freedom to Adventure
Gossamer Gear | Sep 13, 2018
Photos Courtesy: Steven "Twinkle" Shattuck
Is thru-hiking in Scotland a thing? I'm not really sure we've quite crac...
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New Zealand & the Te Araroa Trail: Learning to “Thru-Journey”
Gossamer Gear | Jun 27, 2018
From the images pouring out of New Zealand's new long distance trail, the Te Araroa, the hike looked like a tantaliz...
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Short Thru Hikes When the PCT is Too Long & the Weekend is Too Short
Korrin Bishop | May 23, 2018
If you've reached the point in your adventuring where being a weekend warrior isn't enough, but spending several mon...
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Best Hiking Trails in D.C. to Get City Dwellers Outside
Korrin Bishop | Apr 11, 2018
Sometimes, we long to be out in the wild, but we live in a city. Not every day can be a thru-hiking kind of day. Howe...
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Taking less and doing more in Neverland: Lightweight Travel in Southern Thailand
Gossamer Gear | Apr 04, 2018
When you arrive on the Phi Phi island chain, you leave your shirt behind, and keep your eyes wide open. You'll find ...
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