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Gossamer Gear Whisper Review (Updated)
The Gossamer Gear Whisper is a 1-person, 2-pole, floorless full-perimeter shelter made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics. It includes an attached noseeum mesh netting skirt, is pitched with 7 stakes, and weighs 9.8 oz (280 g).
DetailsEpisode 123 | The 5 Fs of Fastpacking
In episode 123 of the Backpacking Light podcast, we’re going to learn about Fastpacking – the art of traveling long distances with very little gear in a short amount of time
DetailsEpisode 120 | Using Quilts in Cold Temperatures
In episode 120 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to continue our study of how to sleep warm in cold temperatures, focusing on the gear that makes up your sleeping system.
DetailsStaff Picks 2024
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
DetailsEpisode 101 | Take Less, Do More, With Glen Van Peski
In episode 101 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking.
DetailsGossamer Gear Thinlight Sleeping Pad
Gossamer Gear Thinlight closed cell foam (Evazote) pad info, shopping links, reviews, and more.
DetailsEpisode 92 | Tenkara, Ultrarunning, and Performance Minimalism
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast we’re going to talk about a very unique way to enjoy tenkara fly fishing in the backcountry, and the idea of minimalism vs. performance minimalism.
DetailsGossamer Gear The Top Shelf
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Gossamer Gear The Top Shelf.
Details2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
DetailsGossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket.
DetailsGossamer Gear Bottle Rocket
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Gossamer Gear Bottle Rocket.
DetailsGossamer Gear LT5 Trekking Poles
One of the lightest trekking poles on the market, the Gossamer Gear LT 5 is popular among the thru-hiking community. Due to its fragile, thin-walled (but ultralight) carbon tubing, we…
DetailsGossamer Gear The DCF One
Gossamer Gear’s entry into the Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent market comes in at under one pound in the solo version. This is a very clean, simple, easy-to-pitch design. See…
DetailsGossamer Gear The Two
This is a very clean, simple, easy-to-pitch design that’s light enough for solo use. See the DCF version for additional weight savings.
DetailsGossamer Gear The DCF Two
Gossamer Gear’s entry into the Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) tent market comes in at under a pound and a quarter for the 2P version. This is a very clean, simple,…
DetailsGossamer Gear Twinn Tarp
An affordable, catenary-cut tarp large enough for two people. Also a great option for solo use when you want more headroom when the sidewalls are pitched to the ground surface.
DetailsGossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack
A larger volume frameless backpack for those who aren’t carrying tiny ultralight kits, but still want the soft feel that comes with having no rigid suspension components. To get the…
DetailsGossamer Gear Murmur Backpack
A truly minimalist, stripped down, small, ultralight pack with just enough features and carrying comfort for ultralight pack weights. This one is recommended for experts only who know exactly what…
DetailsGossamer Gear Kumo Backpack
The Kumo is a good option for those who want to experiment with tiny, ultralight gear kits but still want some comfort and features in a pack.
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