UP North Loop: Brand Ambassadors Complete Over 2,600 Miles on New Trail
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Gossamer Gear Texas Collection: A Pack Series as Tough as the Lone Star State
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After two years of designing and testing, we're excited to introduce the Gossamer Gear Texas Collection! This pack se...
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20th Anniversary of Gossamer Gear: A History of Taking Less and Doing More
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It started twenty years ago–while backpacking, of course. Glen Van Peski, a consulting civil engineer in Carlsbad, Ca...
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Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Thru Hikers in Your Life
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Have a family member who completed her first thru hike this past past year and is already eager to get back out there...
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Your Pack Just Got Better with Custom, Exclusive N100D Robic Camo Jacquard Fabric
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By now, you've probably seen the hype over our two new releases, the brand new Drifter Daypack and the Limited Editi...
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Gossamer Gear Silverback 55 is Back—and Better than Ever!
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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
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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
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The Appalachian Trail is a National Scenic Trail in the eastern United States that runs about 2,000 miles from Sprin...
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8 John Muir Quotes to Get You Ready for Your Next Autumn Adventure
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.
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?
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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
Guy Parker grew up in south Texas along the Gulf Coast, surrounded by the influence of the outdoors. Whether it was h...
