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Why Skills Matter More Than Gear

Why Skills Matter More Than Gear

Christina Cozzens

Ultralight backpacking is often framed as a gear race: lighter fabrics, smaller numbers, new releases every season. The reality is simpler and more durable: skills matter more than stuff. When...

Why Skills Matter More Than Gear

Christina Cozzens

Ultralight backpacking is often framed as a gear race: lighter fabrics, smaller numbers, new releases every season. The reality is simpler and more durable: skills matter more than stuff. When...

How to Choose the Right Ultralight Backpack

How to Choose the Right Ultralight Backpack

Gossamer Gear

Picking a new lightweight backpack can be a daunting task. We help you compare seven of our most popular options.

How to Choose the Right Ultralight Backpack

Gossamer Gear

Picking a new lightweight backpack can be a daunting task. We help you compare seven of our most popular options.

Thru-Hiking Prep Part 1: Dial Your Big 3

Thru-Hiking Prep Part 1: Dial Your Big 3

Christina Cozzens

Start your thru-hike prep by figuring out your "Big 3": your pack, shelter, and sleep system. These will constitute the majority of your base weight and have the biggest impact...

Thru-Hiking Prep Part 1: Dial Your Big 3

Christina Cozzens

Start your thru-hike prep by figuring out your "Big 3": your pack, shelter, and sleep system. These will constitute the majority of your base weight and have the biggest impact...

7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Should Know

7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Sh...

Caroline Brammer

Photos by: Will Kirscher, @willkirscher For thru-hikers, section hikers, or anyone chasing lighter packs and smarter gear - your trekking poles can do a lot more than just steady your...

7 Trekking Pole Hacks Every Ultralight Hiker Sh...

Caroline Brammer

Photos by: Will Kirscher, @willkirscher For thru-hikers, section hikers, or anyone chasing lighter packs and smarter gear - your trekking poles can do a lot more than just steady your...

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Type II Fun

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Typ...

Christina Cozzens

You know the drill. The rain’s been falling for hours, your socks are soaked through, and your pack feels like it gained five pounds with every mile. In the moment,...

The Psychology of Tough Miles: Why We Crave Typ...

Christina Cozzens

You know the drill. The rain’s been falling for hours, your socks are soaked through, and your pack feels like it gained five pounds with every mile. In the moment,...

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hold Appalachian Trail FKT

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hol...

Caroline Brammer

Learn about the latest attempt to break a Gossamer Gear ambassador's unsupported FKT record on the AT, the unique challenges attributed to that "unsupported" badge, and the awareness she's brining...

“Sugar” Aims to Become First Trans Woman to Hol...

Caroline Brammer

Learn about the latest attempt to break a Gossamer Gear ambassador's unsupported FKT record on the AT, the unique challenges attributed to that "unsupported" badge, and the awareness she's brining...