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After some real soul-searching, we decided that it was time to make a pivot as a company. We’ve realized that what we...
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25 Indoor Activities for Outdoorsy People During Self-Quarantine
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Can't go outside? Here’s a list of things you can do in self-quarantine that don’t include going outside, but can scr...
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Lessons Learned on Pack Weight From a Decade of Gear List Comparisons
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Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski shares how and why his pack weight has changed over the past decade.
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3 West Coast Thru-Hikes Under 100 miles to Bring Joy After the Storm
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You don't have to take 4 to 6 months off of work to enjoy the benefits of deep wilderness. Many trails can be fit int...
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What I Learned About Mountains by Climbing 2,000 of Them
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After climbing 2,000 peaks, Erik Schlimmer has learned plenty about what makes for a good hike — and a good life. Rea...
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Meet The Growing Community of Ultralight Hiking in Japan – 成長し続ける日本のウルトラライト・ハイキングのコミュニティ。
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Our hiker community here in the United States may be surprised to hear that Gossamer Gear has, in fact, been selling ...
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6 of the Best Winter Hiking Trails in the United States
Autumn leaves have fallen. A chill has taken over the air. The days are shorter. Winter is upon us. We often think of...
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How to Make the Perfect Lightweight Hiker Stocking this Holiday Season
Santa stopped by Gossamer Gear headquarters recently with a bit of a predicament. It turns out Mrs. Claus is super in...
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Introducing the Vagabond Collection: Daypacks for Your Travel Needs from Street to Trail
When the Vagabond Daypack first launched in 2017, it became a favorite for both hitting the trail for some fresh moun...
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12 months, 12 Ultramarathons with the Kumo Backpack
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This story all started with a dog named Cupcake in Alaska's Denali National Park. My wife and partner in crime, Chris...
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12 Uses For Your Gossamer Gear Thinlight Foam Pad
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Have you ever wondered about all of the mind-bending things you can do on trail with a thin piece of foam? Weighing i...
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Reflections after Nearly 3,800 Miles Along the Spine of the Rockies
Editor's Note: On April 22, 2019, Andrew Glenn began a thru-hike connecting the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in the...
