Los Padres Forest Association Shows How to Give Back to the Places We Love

Los Padres Forest Association Shows How to Give Back to the Places We Love

Korrin Bishop | Oct 17, 2023
Learn how you can support the nonprofit partners that help our national and state parks and forests.
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21 Uses for Gossamer Gear Lightweight Tarps (Beyond a Shelter!)

21 Uses for Gossamer Gear Lightweight Tarps (Beyond a Shelter!)

Korrin Bishop | Sep 19, 2023
If you want a true do-it-all shelter, the Solo Tarp or Twinn Tarp is ready for everything from Halloween to pickleball.
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Cook Your Backpacking Dinner in Your Pants With Help From the “Crotch Pot”

Cook Your Backpacking Dinner in Your Pants With Help From the “Crotch Pot”

Korrin Bishop | Jul 05, 2023
One woman hiker's take on the Crotch Pot, along with tips and tricks for ways to wear it and when to use it.
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Brave Trails Leverages Backpacking to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Brave Trails Leverages Backpacking to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Korrin Bishop | Jun 26, 2023
Through outdoor-focused leadership activities, LGBTQ+ youth build community and benefit from time spent in nature.
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8 Ways to Manage Spring and Summer Rain When Hiking

8 Ways to Manage Spring and Summer Rain When Hiking

Korrin Bishop | Jun 20, 2023
Some tips worth "soaking up" for safer and more comfortable rainy day hikes during the warmer months.
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The Father–Daughter Design Duo Behind Gossamer Gear

The Father–Daughter Design Duo Behind Gossamer Gear

Korrin Bishop | Jun 16, 2023
An interview (and short film!) with the pair that makes each Gossamer Gear backpack a true family affair.
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Trout lilies and Virginia spring beauties in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

6 Best Places to Hike for Wildflowers

Korrin Bishop | Jun 05, 2023
Colorful blooms pop up across parks from late winter through fall for nature photography and delight.
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6 Outdoor Organizations to Support for Mental Health Awareness Month

6 Outdoor Organizations to Support for Mental Health Awareness Month

Korrin Bishop | May 28, 2023
Support these groups year-round, all of which are leveraging the outdoors to encourage better mental health for all. 
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5 Ways to Celebrate Nature This Earth Day

5 Ways to Celebrate Nature This Earth Day

Korrin Bishop | Apr 20, 2023
Whether taking a stroll on your favorite trail or joining a litter pickup, let’s make this Earth Day great!
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Announcing Helium-Filled Backpacks for Extreme Lightweight Hiking

Announcing Helium-Filled Backpacks for Extreme Lightweight Hiking

Korrin Bishop | Apr 01, 2023
The LTA (“lighter than air”) 40-Liter Backpack—"The Floaty"—will keep you buoyant, even on the toughest trails.
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36 Uses for Gossamer Gear’s Loris 25 Daypack—A True Do-Everything Bag

36 Uses for Gossamer Gear’s Loris 25 Daypack—A True Do-Everything Bag

Korrin Bishop | Mar 20, 2023
With our brand-new daypack, we hope to bring your trail memories into your everyday life
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What Is Fastpacking? Everything to Know to Get Started.

What Is Fastpacking? Everything to Know to Get Started.

Korrin Bishop | Mar 09, 2023
If you want to go backpacking, but you also want to go running, then fastpacking might be for you.
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