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Summer 2016 Outdoor Retailer Trade Show: Overview and Index

Gossamer Gear | Aug 25, 2016
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Brand Ambassadors Overview and Index (this article) Technology and T...
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At One with the Weminuche

At One with the Weminuche

Gossamer Gear | Jul 29, 2016
It had been a few years since I had visited Durango for a trip with GG Ambassador Will Rietveld to romp in his backy...
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2016 Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala

Gossamer Gear | May 23, 2016
This month, I set down my pack and trail runners and donned business wear for the 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation ...
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Stoveless Cooking: The Crotch Pot

Gossamer Gear | Mar 31, 2016
This third option between stoves and no-cook is the brainchild of Gossamer Gear founder Glen Van Peski. Infrared imag...
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Cuben Fiber is now Dyneema Composite Fabrics

Cuben Fiber is now Dyneema Composite Fabrics

Gossamer Gear | Jan 12, 2016
By Will Rietveld Fabric Origins The original name Cuben Fiber doesn't do much to describe what the product is; a repo...
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Creating New Year's Resolution Hiking Goals

Gossamer Gear | Dec 27, 2015
Creating goals for a brand new year can be invigorating. It's a great way to create a blank slate and have something ...
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Lightweight Essential Day Hiking Gear

Gossamer Gear | Dec 08, 2015
You may have heard of The Ten Essentials for hiking, but aren't sure exactly what this essential list entails. Learn ...
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Wilderness Backpacking Trip Defined

Gossamer Gear | Nov 16, 2015
If you enjoy hiking, you may find yourself wanting to extend your experience in the great outdoors and go backpacking...
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Guide to Backpacking in the Rain

Guide to Backpacking in the Rain

Gossamer Gear | Nov 09, 2015
If you're interested in backpacking in the rain, here are some expert tips for getting started and even tweaking your...
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Heather "Anish" Anderson FKT Gear List

Gossamer Gear | Oct 30, 2015
Here is the basic gear list for my 2015 Appalachian Trail FKT Thru-hike. While this list contains ultralight gear and...
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Living Off the Grid and In the Moment

Gossamer Gear | Oct 27, 2015
Living Off Grid with Solar High on a ridge, with a view of the Pacific transcending and the Santa Lucia Mountains as...
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Simply Start Lightweight Backpacking

Simply Start Lightweight Backpacking

Gossamer Gear | Oct 20, 2015
Do you dream of hiking down the trail with less effort? Has backpacking been more of a task than a joy? Are you a beg...
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