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How to Weekend Warrior When You’re Not a Weekend Warrior
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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
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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Becoming a Hiking Poles Believer with the LT5 3-Piece Carbon Poles
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I never got the hype. I never understood the point. I remember watching people hiking up Old Rag in Shenandoah Nation...
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Monumental Decisions at the 2018 Outdoor Retailer in Denver
Last month, the Gossamer Gear crew descended upon the 2018 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. After several years of being...
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Looking Back at 2017 and Wishing Everyone Happy Trails for 2018!
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Another year is coming to a close, and all of us here at Gossamer Gear would like to express a heartfelt thanks for e...
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The Reasonable Decision to Give Outdoorsy Loved Ones Gift Cards
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With Chanukah well underway, Christmas and Kwanzaa just around the corner, and the general spirit of holiday giving f...
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Looking to Stand Up for Bears Ears National Monument? Here’s A Quick Guide on How You Can.
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Hints of the Trump Administration's plans to shrink Bears Ears National Monument have danced around for months. On De...
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Gossamer Gear’s Guide to Stocking Stuffers for Outdoorsy Folk
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Have some outdoorsy friends or family in your holiday circle? We've got you covered for all of the little stocking st...
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How To: Take Care of Your Awesome Bamboo Backpacking Spoon
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Gossamer Gear happens to sell the world's greatest bamboo backpacking spoon. If you haven't made the switch yet, it'...
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Do We Need National Preserves? Yes. Here's Why.
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Earlier this month, in light of the Trump administration's review of 27 national monuments, we took a look at the man...
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The Outdoor Enthusiast’s Quick Guide to Park Designations
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Five months ago, the Trump administration began a review of 27 national monuments to determine potential changes to t...
