| Feb. 1997 |
Glen orders fabric for the G1 |
| 1998 |
Glen makes the G2, G3 and G4 |
| May 1999 |
Glen creates a pattern for the G4 |
| Nov. 1999 |
Quest Outfitters starts selling instructions and patterns with materials for G4 “kits”. |
| Nov. 1999 |
Glen takes first order, price is $100 for two packs. |
| Mar. 2000 |
GVP Gear is formed |
| Apr. 2000 |
First shipments of manufactured packs start. Packs are available in one size with a choice of color. First packs were made out of silnylon. |
| Jan. 2001 |
“Flyin’ Brian” Robinson starts his calendar year Triple Crown quest with his G4 pack. |
| Feb. 2001 |
Started shipping packs made out of 2.2 oz. coated ripstop nylon, still in one size and four colors. |
| Apr. 2001 |
Production caught up with demand for the first time, and there was actual inventory. |
| May 2001 |
“Flyin’ Brian” Robinson takes delivery on the PCT of his customized smaller volume G4, with three gold crowns embroidered on it, for his Triple Crown quest. |
| Jun. 2001 |
Went to a tougher netting for the mesh pockets, tried a full-length, top load pad holder to prevent bowing in the middle. |
| Dec. 2001 |
Pack number 500 goes to Randy Rhodes. |
| Feb. 2002 |
Production shifted to one color (forest) to accommodate the addition of a “small” size. |
| Feb. 2002 |
The first website, done by Glen’s teenage son Brian, was retired, and a new website was launched, web work done by Glen’s sister Brooke. |
| Feb. 2002 |
GVP Gear mentioned in National Geographic Adventure’s article on Brian Robinson’s Triple Crown. |
| May 2002 |
An early G5 prototype hits the Pacific Crest Trail. |
| May 2002 |
First offered packs in size “large”. |
| Aug. 2002 |
Sternum straps offered as an option on standard packs. |
| Sep. 2002 |
Pack number 1000 goes to Sharon Jewell. |
| Nov. 2002 |
Revised the sternum strap and waist belt configuration. |
| Feb. 2003 |
First production G5 packs start shipping. |
| Mar. 2003 |
Pack number 1500 goes to Chris Johnson. |
| Jul. 2003 |
GVP Gear mentioned in New York Times article. |
| Aug. 2003 |
Ray “Wall” Greenlaw sets a new PCT record of 83 days with his G4 pack. |
| Dec. 2003 |
Pack number 2000 goes to Caryl Bergeron. |
| 2003 |
SpinnShelter and SpinnTwinn start shipping |
| Apr. 2004 |
GVP/Gossamer Gear starts shipping Lightrek carbon fiber trekking poles, Evazote® convoluted “Mt. Washington” type pads (the Nightlight series), and other new products. |
| Jun. 2004 |
Gossamer Gear website launched. |
| Dec. 2005 |
Gossamer Gear moves operations to Austin, Texas. |
| Sep. 2006 |
Squall Classic introduced |
| Mar. 2007 |
Mariposa™ Plus introduced with NEW removable waste belt system for better fit. |
| Apr. 2007 |
Miniposa Ultralight Backpack introduced |
| Feb. 2008 |
The One fully enclosed shelter introduced, first fully enclosed shelter to weight 1 lb. |
| Jun. 2008 |
Murmur Super Ultralight Backpack introduced |
| Jan. 2009 |
Mariposa™ Plus improved with Curved Stays |
| Feb. 2009 |
Gorilla Ultralight Backpack introduced |