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A Desert Rat in the Rainforest

A Desert Rat in the Rainforest

Gossamer Gear | Oct 07, 2015
In September, I was preparing for a trip to Olympic National Park in Washington State, known for its rainforests and ...
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Anish Sets Appalachian Trail Self Supported (FKT) Record

Anish Sets Appalachian Trail Self Supported (FKT) Record

Gossamer Gear | Sep 26, 2015
Brand Ambassador Heather "Anish" Anderson sets a new self-supported speed record on the Appalachian Trail with her Go...
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Training for a Record Setting (FKT) Hike

Training for a Record Setting (FKT) Hike

Gossamer Gear | Aug 24, 2015
When people prepare for a hike a lot of emphasis is placed on what goes inside your pack and how much it weighs. I fi...
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Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path

Backpacking England's North Norfolk Coastal Path

Gossamer Gear | Jul 13, 2015
Holkham Woods For those looking for easy hiking with beautiful views in England, the North Norfolk Coastal Path has ...
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Great Hikes in the United Kingdom

Great Hikes in the United Kingdom

Gossamer Gear | Jul 01, 2015
Thinking about taking a trip to the United Kingdom? Make sure to save some time for a good walk. Although relatively...
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When Hikers Become Social Media Rock Stars

Gossamer Gear | Jun 22, 2015
Before Facebook, Instagram and blogging, it was fairly easy to disappear into the wilderness, choosing to share or n...
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Wander The Maze of Canyonlands

Wander The Maze of Canyonlands

Gossamer Gear | Jun 15, 2015
We were ready for our 7 day backpacking trip into the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park. With 5 National Pa...
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Vegan Backpacking In Town Food Guide

Vegan Backpacking In Town Food Guide

Gossamer Gear | Jun 01, 2015
The real challenge for a vegan backpacker is being stuck in town and the only restaurant option is a local diner with...
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3 Tips for Reducing Backpack Weight

3 Tips for Reducing Backpack Weight

Gossamer Gear | May 18, 2015
As an employee at Mountain Crossings, a huge part of my job is to tear through all the possessions of Appalachian Tra...
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Don't just Focus on a Backpacking Gear List

Don't just Focus on a Backpacking Gear List

Gossamer Gear | May 11, 2015
Whether I'm pumping trail miles, soaking it all in, or exploring the off-trails, my trips are always about gaining in...
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Tips to Avoid Hiking on Private Land

Tips to Avoid Hiking on Private Land

Gossamer Gear | May 05, 2015
A love affair with privately owned land goes back to Jefferson, who thought that widely distributed private landowner...
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Pacific Crest Trail Days 2015

Pacific Crest Trail Days 2015

Gossamer Gear | Apr 29, 2015
Former AT thru hiker and current PCT thru hiker drops 2.5 pounds swapping to the Mariposa.That means more room for P...
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