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Reuben to Trail Ambassador

Gossamer Gear | Mar 14, 2012
Please welcome Reuben to our Trail Ambassador family. He is a survival instructor and minimalist in the purest sen...
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Noodleheads to Trail Ambassador

Gossamer Gear | Mar 08, 2012
Gary and Kiki live in Gothic, Colorado and have been huge Gossamer Gear advocates for many years. and care-take a ba...
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Visiting Katabatic Gear

Gossamer Gear | Mar 06, 2012
Grant (left) and Dave dropped by Katabatic Gear on a recent trip to Denver. Aaron Martray (right) was very accommoda...
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MYOG Backpack Pattern: The G4

Gossamer Gear | Mar 02, 2012
If you want to make your own G4 backpack, there is a online group specifically designed to help you do that. Join in ...
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Customer at Columbine Lake

Gossamer Gear | Feb 29, 2012
Hi Gossamer Gear, I'm attaching a photo for your September gear drawing. It's of me backpacking with the Sitlight Pad...
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Ultralight Backpacking Turns Twenty

Gossamer Gear | Feb 27, 2012
By Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador 2012 marks the twentieth anniversary of the ultralight backpacking ...
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Hiker Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Gossamer Gear | Feb 24, 2012
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis, h...
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Customer Tramps in New Zealand

Gossamer Gear | Feb 22, 2012
Dear Gossamer Gear, Late in 2010 I took my Gossamer Gear trekking poles to New Zealand, and someone at GG asked if I ...
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How to Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket

Gossamer Gear | Feb 17, 2012
A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable rain jacket costs $350 or more; it's not ultralight,...
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Las Tres Chicas Hike South America

Gossamer Gear | Feb 15, 2012
Sarah, Shelley and Trinity are las Tres Chicas (Locas). They are currently on their adventure of a lifetime. Their...
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Water Resistant Down

Gossamer Gear | Feb 12, 2012
By Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador. Puffy down jackets are very popular and versatile, and more of them...
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Vegan Protein Bars for Hiking

Gossamer Gear | Feb 10, 2012
Since I prefer to eat vegan and hike hard, I've been looking for a way to get a little extra protein into my dinners,...
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