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Wingsuit Cliff Jumping

Gossamer Gear | Sep 19, 2011
We must say, that this is one of the most extreme uses of our packs that we have ever seen. The idea here is to put ...
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Glissading Mount Adams

Gossamer Gear | Sep 16, 2011
One of the benefits of getting out there is to do some really fun stuff. This video shows Steve Burgess on a recent ...
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The Tarp-Bivy Combo

Gossamer Gear | Sep 14, 2011
If you are thinking of making the switch to a tarp/bivy combo from your more traditional shelter. Read about Brian G...
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Newest Trail Ambassador

Gossamer Gear | Sep 12, 2011
Meet Mark Roberts, our newest addition to the Trail Ambassador family. Originating from England, he grew up walking ...
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What is Tenkara

Gossamer Gear | Sep 09, 2011
Well if you haven't heard about Tenkara, it is all the rage with backpackers now. The reason is that it is the perfe...
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Mission Pine Basin Trail Work

Gossamer Gear | Sep 07, 2011
Over the July 4th weekend Paul Cronshaw, one of our Trail Ambassadors, lead a group of 5 VWR Litehikers from McKinle...
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Hiking the Raggeds

Gossamer Gear | Sep 05, 2011
Disco and POD are one of the 'hikingest' couples out there. They are one of the few triple crowner couples we know...
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Hidden Europe

Gossamer Gear | Sep 02, 2011
Trail Ambassador Francis Tapon is back in the states after putting the finishing touches on his latest ebook on East...
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Hendrik gets funded for Ultralight A-Z

Gossamer Gear | Aug 31, 2011
Update: Offer expired Not too long ago we posted about Hendrik Morkel's project called Ultralight A-Z. We are happy ...
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Joe Newton goes Back to the Basics

Gossamer Gear | Aug 29, 2011
Joe slips out his door and into his back yard to go on what he calls his own little micro-adventure. But you see, his...
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July Newsletter backpack winner

Gossamer Gear | Aug 27, 2011
John Goodman is the winner of the backpack of his choice. He was one of many that submitted a tip as requested from o...
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Nimblewill Nomad back at the Triple O's

Gossamer Gear | Aug 24, 2011
We just heard that Nimblewill Nomad’s attempt of the triple O’s was temporarily interrupted. The Triple Os are the O...
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