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Hiker with backpack and trekking poles crossing a shallow river surrounded by bare trees.
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Gossamer Gear: Fastpacker Sets Fastest Known Time for John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail (JMT) fastest known time (FKT) record would be the pinnacle of my fastpacking journey.
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May 2, 2024
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Three hikers stand smiling by a stone marker for the North Carolina Tennessee state line in a park.
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Gossamer Gear: Hike the Appalachian Trail Through the Smokies: The Ultimate Guide
My hope with this blog is that you, too, can hike the AT through the Smokies and solidify your bonds with loved ones along the way, meet new faces ...
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October 27, 2022
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Two people outdoors filtering water from a Sawyer filter into a metal cup in a forest.
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Gossamer Gear: Hydration 101: Your Guide to Water While Hiking
If you’re newer to backcountry travel, you might also have questions around where to source your water or the best way to carry it.
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June 28, 2022
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Person hiking on a forest trail in autumn wearing a backpack and black cap.
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Gossamer Gear: 5 Trail Hacks for Beginner Thru-Hikers
How to learn trail hacks for beginner thru-hikers
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March 11, 2022
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Group of masked hikers with backpacks and trekking poles posing on wooden deck near a lake in autumn forest.
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Gossamer Gear: Scoutmaster Nick Brooks Reflects on Troop 1906’s First Backpacking Trip
Scoutmaster Nick Brooks Reflects on Troop 1906’s First Backpacking Trip
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September 16, 2021
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