Backpacking + Hiking Tips
11 Cold Weather Hiking Hacks for Happier Winter Treks
Korrin Bishop | Dec 01, 2022
Spending time outside is a great way to kick the winter blues to the curb, but you need to be prepared for the chill.
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Cold Weather Layering for Hikers: The Ultimate How-To Guide
Korrin Bishop | Oct 09, 2022
They say there's no bad weather, just bad clothing. Learn how to layer like a pro for lovely cold weather hikes ahead.
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Hydration 101: Your Guide to Water While Hiking
Korrin Bishop | Jun 23, 2022
Don't stay thirsty, friends. We have all of the answers to your top questions about hydration on the trail.
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How to Take Care of Your Gear Post-Hike (And Get Motivated to Do It)
Korrin Bishop | May 26, 2022
Tips and tricks that will keep your gear in tip-top shape after each hike.
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5 Trail Hacks for Beginner Thru-Hikers
Korrin Bishop | Feb 24, 2022
Learn the tips and tricks to get you to Katahdin or wherever your first long trail will take you.
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Have Better Trail Poops Through Improved Pelvic Floor Health
Korrin Bishop | Feb 16, 2022
Tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist for how to get the clean and smooth backcountry moves you seek.
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How to Choose the Best Ultralight Backpacking Tent or Tarp
Korrin Bishop | Jul 29, 2020
Take a deep dive into what makes a Gossamer Gear shelter and why ultralight tents and tarps are best for backpacking.
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Women’s Whispers: Potty Talk and Other Trail Tips
Gossamer Gear | Jul 09, 2020
Women have special considerations when it comes to time on the trail. Kathy “OBAL Unbranded” Vaughan demystifies things.
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Thoughts from Gossamer Gear’s Founder on Creating a Minimal, Essential First Aid Kit
Korrin Bishop | Apr 29, 2020
Wondering what should go in your backpacking first aid kit? Gossamer Gear's founder has the answers.
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4 Tips On Tackling Your First High Route or Cross-Country Hike
Gossamer Gear | Apr 23, 2020
Hiking high routes or cross-country routes can be a magical experience. Use these tips to plan your trip.
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Lessons Learned on Pack Weight From a Decade of Gear List Comparisons
Gossamer Gear | Mar 25, 2020
Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski shares how and why his pack weight has changed over the past decade.
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5 Tips for Foraging and Storing Food on a Thru-Hike
Gossamer Gear | Jun 27, 2019
What thru-hikers eat, and how they eat, can make the difference between making and not making it to the end of the hi...
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