Gossamer Gear - Ultralight backpacking and hiking gear

2009 Miniposa™ now in stock.
- The all new 2009 Miniposa™ Ultralight Backpack is back in stock just in time for the new year. We've redesigned this pack to make it lighter and simpler. The stay channels have been removed, heavy webbing straps have been replaced by grosgrain ribbon and we're using a lighter elastic and pocket mesh on the outer pockets. [12/31/08]

New Google Site Translator Gadget.
- For all of our customers whose native language is something other than English, we have added the convenience of being able to translate our site into the language of your choice with the click of a button. At the bottom of each page on our site you will find a drop-down box with the text, "Select your language", in it. Just click the language you wish to view our site in and begin shopping. Some flags representing countries with the most popular language choices are also displayed for your convenience. [11/13/08]

New Lightrek™ 4 Adjustable Trekking Poles are now in stock.
- The Lightrek™ 4 Adjustable Trekking Poles are the latest iteration in the Lightrek™ series. These 2 section adjustable poles can accomodate the smallest to the largest hiker with the ability to adjust from 90cm to 140cm. These poles use the same carbon fiber shafts as the Lightrek™ 3 Trekking poles but with the added feature of being adjustable. These poles are now perfect for use as tent and tarp poles for your ultralight shelters. [11/13/08]

Gossamer Gear Garage Sale now in session.
- The Garage Sale mentioned here in the previous entry is going on now. Don't miss out on some killer deals. These products won't last long so get them while they last. [9/12/08]

Gossamer Gear Garage Sale page coming soon.
- We are clearing out our gear closet and will soon put up a page listing lots of old packs that we have no use for and want to make available to our customers. These are discontinued and older model packs that have never been used. Most of these were prototypes or samples but are fully functional. The packs will be sold at deep discounts "as-is" with no warranty, returns or substitutions. Stay tuned... [9/4/08]

Sewing repair delays.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are currently experiencing long delays in getting products repaired. If you have recently returned a product for a repair, it may take 4 to 6 weeks to have the items repaired and returned to you. If you have already sent in your gear for repair and need to make other arrangements, please contact us to have it returned to you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [9/4/08]

New Spinnaker has arrived.
- We just received a new batch of Spinnaker fabric that has tested very well. It's even more waterproof than the old Spinnaker fabric we used before. We plan to begin production on tarps sometime in the next month and then begin producing The One™ and Squall Classic™ soon after. We hope to have the SpinnTwinn™, SpinnShelter™ and The One™ in stock this year with the Squall Classic soon to follow early next year, if not late this year. Good news for all you folks on the waiting lists. [9/2/08]

Gossamer Gear has moved.
- As the previous message stated, Gossamer Gear has moved to a new location. Our new address is 3909 Robert Burns Dr., Austin, TX 78749. Our phone number remains the same, 512-374-0133. Our phone and internet/email connections are now functioning and we are shipping packages as of today, 8/18/08. We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary move may have caused anyone. Thank you for your support and patience. [8/18/08]

Gossamer Gear moving to new location.
- Gossamer Gear has outgrown its current space and will be moving to a new location from Tuesday 8/12 through Sunday 8/17. Our phones and internet connection will be down so phone calls and emails WILL NOT be returned during this time. All orders placed after Monday 8/11 will be shipped on Monday 8/18. We will also resume returning phone calls and emails on Monday 8/18. Thank you for your patience during this time. Our new address for returns and other correspondence is 3909 Robert Burns Dr., Austin, TX 78749. You may start shipping returns or other packages to this new address now. Our phone number will remain the same. [8/5/08]

Free Shoulder Strap Pocket modification offer.
- It has come to our attention that the velcro attachments on the elastic loops of the Shoulder Strap Pockets are not sufficient to hold the pockets in place for some people. We are offering to modify the Shoulder Strap Pockets for those people who have already purchased them at no charge. You must pay the shipping charges to return them to us but we will pay to return them to you. If the pockets work fine for you the way they are, no modification is necessary. We are modifying all of the ones we have in stock and they will be for sale again soon. The modification involves removing the velcro attachments and sewing the elastic loops to the side of the pocket. [7/14/08]

New and updated products have been added.
- We now have the updated 10 Year Anniversary Edition G4™, the new Murmur™ and new Pack Covers for sale just in time for Summer. [6/2/08]

Review your Gossamer Gear at Trailspace.com.
- You can now write reviews for your favorite gear from Gossamer at Trailspace.com. Most of our gear is now listed on their site for review. Any items not listed can be added as well when you review it. Let your inner critic flourish here. Suggestions for writing a good gear review are listed here. [4/9/08]

Gossamer Gear clothing now available on Cafe Press.
- We now have T-shirts and hats with the Gossamer Gear logos on sale at Cafe Press. Check out our new gear here. [4/7/08]

Spinnaker shortage affects tarp and Squall Classic availability.
- A recent error in the production of our Spinnaker fabric has led to delays in acquisition. This in turn has lead to delays in production of the SpinnShelter™, SpinnTwinn™ and Squall Classic™ for 2008 and we are experiencing some gaps in the availability of these products. We hope to have more tarps and Squall Classics™ in stock in the Fall. Please check the respective product pages for more updates and thank you for your patience. [3/3/08]

Gossamer Gear to represent at annual PCT and AT hiker gatherings.
- Check out the Where's GG? page for details. [2/22/08]

Gossamer Gear releases it's new one person, one pound tent, The One™.
- See it here. [2/15/08]

Podcast at Practical Backpacking focuses on new products.
- Recently Bernie Wilt talked to Grant and Glen about new products, including The One™. Listen to it here. [2/1/08]

Gossamer Gear satisfies your hunger.
- We are now carrying the best tasting (in our opinion) trail bar out there. Find your favorite flavor here. [2/1/08]

Lightening our environmental footprint.
- Not only do we lighten your backpacking load but we are also always looking for ways to decrease our environmental impact. We will no longer be including a printed user manual with each product that requires one. You can download or print a copy of all User Manuals here. [12/1/07]

New accessories are finally here.
- See the new Hip Belt Pockets and StowLight™ Stow Sack. [11/21/07]