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Hungry? Thirsty? Make the Feed Bag and the Bottle Rocket Your New Trail Friends.
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When you asked for the perfect shoulder strap pocket to store your iPhone in while hiking, we delivered–waterproof zi...
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Introducing Gossamer Gear’s Newest Pack, the G4-20—A Modern Nod to a Vintage Classic
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When our founder, Glen Van Peski, began fiddling around with some homegrown lightweight backpack models, he gave them...
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Best Pacific Crest Trail Section Hiking, According to the Experts
The Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT, is a National Scenic Trail in the western United States that runs along the Sierra N...
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Why We Never Stop Hiking: Tales from Our Trail Blazers
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Do you remember your first big hike or your first overnight backpacking trip? You might've made some rookie mistakes ...
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Hike the Drakensberg Grand Traverse through South Africa and Lesotho
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In September 2017, Ras "UltraPedestrian" Vaughan traveled to South Africa and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho to take...
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Big Bend 100 Trail Showcases the Best of West Texas
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"From my perspective, the Big Bend 100 are the best 100 miles of backpacking in Texas," shared Ky Harkey who establis...
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It’s Time You Met The One. Or, How About The Two? Fall in Love with the Best Lightweight Shelters for the Trail.
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We know you've been waiting for this moment. You've been searching, hoping that you'll find it. You'll know it's righ...
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Hiking with a Cause: 6 Yogis Learn Minimalist Backpacking and More
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I felt like I truly understood the phrase 'Less is More.' Now that I found minimalist backpacking, I don't think I w...
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The Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan is the New Long-Distance Hike of Your Dreams
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The Michinoku Coastal Trail is the newest long-distance trail for hikers to add to their destination dream list. This...
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Gear up for Spring with Gossamer Gear’s Thoughtfully Curated, One-Stop Gear Collection
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You may have found yourself at Gossamer Gear's door when you realized your pack was simply too heavy. You probably st...
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Gossamer Gear Headquarters Grand Opening Brings the Austin Hiking Community Together
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After 20 years of designing and distributing lightweight gear for backpacking out of a variety of garages and garage-...
