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.
6 Common Mistakes Made on a First Thru-Hike
Korrin Bishop | Mar 13, 2024
Raise your hand if you've ever suddenly been hiking southbound on your northbound thru-hike.
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Let’s Take Steps Toward Greater Outdoor Equity
Gossamer Gear | Mar 13, 2024
A brand ambassadors shares why cultivating a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity is essential.
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8 Mistakes You Might Make on a First Backpacking Trip
Korrin Bishop | Feb 16, 2024
Spoiler alert: even our brand ambassadors had their own mishaps on early backpacking trips.
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When and How to Use Trekking Poles: The Ultimate Guide
Korrin Bishop | Feb 12, 2024
Preaching the gospel that trekking poles can be a truly fantastic trail companion for just about anyone.
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Gossamer Gear Brand Ambassadors Show What It Means to “Do More”
Korrin Bishop | Jan 31, 2024
"Do more” reminds us to eliminate the unnecessary to focus on what’s worthy of “doing” to serve our wild places.
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6 Shelter Tips for Camping in Windy Conditions
Korrin Bishop | Jan 30, 2024
Perfect your shelter’s storm mode for faster, easier set-up that minimizes frustration and maximizes coziness.
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2023’s Best of the World-Renowned Light Feet Blog
Korrin Bishop | Dec 05, 2023
Meet the top 15 articles from 2023 about all things lightweight backpacking and outdoor adventure.
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This Marine Veteran Has Adventured 24,000+ Miles to Support Veterans’ Mental Health
Korrin Bishop | Nov 10, 2023
Meet Gabe Vasquez, a Marine veteran fundraising in the outdoors for causes to lower the veteran suicide rate.
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How to Choose the Best Daypack for You: A Lightweight Guide
Korrin Bishop | Oct 19, 2023
Sometimes you need to carry more than you can fit in your pockets, but don’t need an entire 60-liter backpacking pack.
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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!)
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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Glen’s Whisper: An Ultralight Shelter’s Journey From Ideation to Execution
Gossamer Gear | Sep 01, 2023
If you're an obsessive ultralight backpacker, you're going to love this new shelter option from our very own founder.
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