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Hiker Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis, heel pain that can be difficult to remedy. For some people, it takes...
Hiker Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis, heel pain that can be difficult to remedy. For some people, it takes...
How to Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket
A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable rain jacket costs $350 or more; it's not ultralight, and it requires maintenance. The lightest one is the Montane Spektr at 8...
How to Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket
A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable rain jacket costs $350 or more; it's not ultralight, and it requires maintenance. The lightest one is the Montane Spektr at 8...
Vegan Protein Bars for Hiking
Since I prefer to eat vegan and hike hard, I've been looking for a way to get a little extra protein into my dinners, to help muscle recovery. What better...
Vegan Protein Bars for Hiking
Since I prefer to eat vegan and hike hard, I've been looking for a way to get a little extra protein into my dinners, to help muscle recovery. What better...
Video for Lightrek Poles
Steve Burgess helped us put together this poetic and informative short video on our trek poles. He covers the basics of selection, care and use. He adds his own flare...
Video for Lightrek Poles
Steve Burgess helped us put together this poetic and informative short video on our trek poles. He covers the basics of selection, care and use. He adds his own flare...
DIY Camera Mount
The most amazing part of this video, is that he had neck surgery just one week before!! Now this is what we call a dedicated DIYer. Thanks Don!
DIY Camera Mount
The most amazing part of this video, is that he had neck surgery just one week before!! Now this is what we call a dedicated DIYer. Thanks Don!
Repair Shoe Seam Failure
Post by Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador The biggest wear problem I have with hiking shoes and boots is seam failure. I like to bushwhack and explore, and things...
Repair Shoe Seam Failure
Post by Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador The biggest wear problem I have with hiking shoes and boots is seam failure. I like to bushwhack and explore, and things...