Light Feet Blog
We tell you all the best places to hike, what to have in your pack, tips to make it through, and more.
7 Popular Park Dupes for More Adventure and Fewer Crowds
Korrin Bishop | Oct 02, 2024
Same vibe, fewer people—help Leave No Trace and ease the strain on local resources with travel alternatives.
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Trip Shakedown Series: 27 Days Thru-Hiking the Colorado Trail
Korrin Bishop | Sep 17, 2024
Insider knowledge on how to plan and pack for this nearly 500-mile trek, including trip highlights and challenges.
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Backpacking Baseweight Series: Glen Van Peski Shares How He Goes Lighter
Korrin Bishop | Aug 30, 2024
“Take less. Do more,” we say! “But, how?” you might ask. Welcome to our new series on backpacking baseweights.
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7 Tips for Hiking During Wildfire Season
Korrin Bishop | Aug 18, 2024
Prevention is always the first step with wildfire—for our safety, that of first responders, and for our lands.
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10 Tips to Return to Hiking and Backpacking After a Break
Korrin Bishop | Aug 01, 2024
The wilderness will always be waiting for you with open arms whenever you’re ready to adventure again.
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6 Best Waterfall Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
Korrin Bishop | Jul 11, 2024
The upside to so much rain during winter? Oh-so-many glorious cascades through evergreen forests filled with moss.
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6 Parents Share Their Tips for Getting Kids Outside
Korrin Bishop | Jun 27, 2024
The parents in our Gossamer Gear family talk flexibility, going lighter, making it fun, and of course, so many snacks.
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3 Triple Crown Thru-Hikers Compare the AT, CDT, and PCT
Korrin Bishop | Jun 18, 2024
Our brand ambassadors dish the deets to help you choose the right thru-hike for you and prepare for the journey.
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8 Best Summer Hiking Trails in the U.S. to Beat the Heat
Korrin Bishop | May 27, 2024
Our brand ambassadors dish the dirt on where you should spend your sunny days this summer.
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Get to Know the New Hipbelt Fit Options on the Mariposa + Gorilla Backpacks
Korrin Bishop | May 07, 2024
Bodies aren’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone comes in different proportions and deserves to have gear that’s comfortable.
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Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski Discusses His New Book
Korrin Bishop | Apr 18, 2024
Consider it a manifesto for taking less and doing more, a reason for making this philosophy your raison d'être.
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What Do These Things on My Gossamer Gear Pack Do?
Korrin Bishop | Apr 11, 2024
Discover all the hidden Easter eggs on your favorite pack for even more lightweight functionality and comfort.
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