Gossamer Gear Silverback 55 is Back—and Better than Ever!

Gossamer Gear Silverback 55 is Back—and Better than Ever!

Korrin Bishop | Nov 16, 2018
To introduce you to the updated Gossamer Gear Silverback 55, let's start with some scenarios. You've decided to spend...
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Vote the Outdoors: How Toxic Algae is Shaping Politics in Florida

Vote the Outdoors: How Toxic Algae is Shaping Politics in Florida

Korrin Bishop | Nov 06, 2018
Born and raised on Sanibel Island, Sharon Michie, owner of the boutique vacation rental company, Cottages to Castles,...
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Best Appalachian Trail Section Hiking, According to the Experts

Best Appalachian Trail Section Hiking, According to the Experts

Korrin Bishop | Oct 25, 2018
Our brand ambassadors shared their favorite stretches of the AT so you can plan your next hike, overnight, or weekend.
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8 John Muir Quotes to Get You Ready for Your Next Autumn Adventure

Korrin Bishop | Sep 26, 2018
Sometimes it feels as though you blink, and summer is over. As the leaves begin to change color and fall to the fores...
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What's in a Name? The Stories Behind Gossamer Gear's Pack Names.

Korrin Bishop | Aug 30, 2018
Gossamer Gear backpacks didn't start off with snazzy names. They started off with the founder, Glen Van Peski, fiddl...
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Section Hiking vs. Thru Hiking: What are the Pros and Cons?

Section Hiking vs. Thru Hiking: What are the Pros and Cons?

Korrin Bishop | Aug 02, 2018
When it comes to the long trails, such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, or Te Araroa, you've likely he...
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Houston Philmont Crews: Guy Parker’s Mission to Get Youth Outdoors

Korrin Bishop | Jul 19, 2018
Guy Parker grew up in south Texas along the Gulf Coast, surrounded by the influence of the outdoors. Whether it was h...
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New Daypacks Alert! — Meet the Updated Minimalist 24 and Vagabond

New Daypacks Alert! — Meet the Updated Minimalist 24 and Vagabond

Korrin Bishop | Jun 21, 2018
Over at Gossamer Gear, we've been getting pretty giddy about the updates we've been making to two of our beloved dayp...
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Fathers & the Outdoors: Reflections from the Gossamer Gear Team

Korrin Bishop | Jun 07, 2018
The month of June brings with it a day to acknowledge the role fathers play in the lives of their children and commun...
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Short Thru Hikes When the PCT is Too Long & the Weekend is Too Short

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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How to Weekend Warrior When You’re Not a Weekend Warrior

How to Weekend Warrior When You’re Not a Weekend Warrior

Korrin Bishop | May 03, 2018
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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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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