Press
Glen Van Peski and the company he founded, Gossamer Gear, have been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, and a variety of other publications in the U.S. and abroad.
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Join Brad Hook as he and Glen discuss how simplicity can unlock creativity, curiosity and connection. The discussion includes memorable stories of generosity and gratitude, and includes practical tips for creating space for gratitude and curiosity every day.
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Join Hike Strong host Marcus Shapiro for a discussion of the key takeaways from take less do more, touching on the power of meaningful relationships, Glen’s philosophy on ultralight backpacking, and some practical advice for reducing pack weight.
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This Life & Work interview with Canvas Rebel covers how Glen ended up with a civil engineering career, and talks candidly about some of the challenges faced along the way.
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Host Dylan Dodson has a wide-ranging discussion with Glen including the Gossamer Gear origin story, how Glen ended up washing dishes in retirement, the challenges of having a disabled child, growing up as free-range kids, severe trail mishaps, and much more.
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Join Canadian host Teri Holland as she interviews Glen on her Success In Mind; Entrepreneur’s Self-Improvement Guide. They chat about how entrepreneurs can benefit from minimalism in some areas, as well as sawn-off toothbrushes, Francie’s fabric collection, and the one thing Glen would take to a deserted island.
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“What feels the most refreshing – and strangely counter-cultural – is take less. do more.’s unapologetic earnestness.” Read the rest of Loren Drummond’s review, and think about subscribing to Trails Magazine.
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Tune in to host Bob Cartwright as he and Glen discuss the changes since Bob last interviewed Glen over a decade ago, the aspects of bicycle touring that are different from backpacking, and the importance of intentional generosity in life.
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Join Leadership Coach (not to mention backpacker, and Ironman triathlete) Teri Schmidt, Founder and CEO of Strong Leaders Serve, as she and Glen talk about the leadership lessons from his book take less. do more. Find out what running out of food on the PCT teaches us about leadership.
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Sit down with host Trevor Carlson as he chats with Glen about stovetop coffee roasting, surviving a plane crash, and building a thriving business without sacrificing joy.
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Greg Voisen, the host of Inside Personal Growth (and, weirdly enough, fellow member with Glen back in the day in Vista Sunrise Toastmasters), chats with Glen about the technical aspects of gear design, and lessons from the wilderness for our everyday lives.
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Join host Joey “The BROfessor” for a live romp touching on Glen’s recent Iceland trip, travel in @WallyRevel, foreign languages, how Glen’s book brought Joey’s wife to tears, roasting coffee, baking sourdough, Ocean Rolls, and faith.
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Join Mason Gravely, host and owner of Adventure Sports Podcast in a rollicking interview with Glen on a wide range of topics, centered around, as you might expect, ultralight backpacking.
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Join Outdoor Minimalist host Meg Carney as she discusses with Glen how minimalism can simplify your journey and enhance your focus on what truly matters, the impact of practicing generosity in small, meaningful ways, the benefits of cultivating a heart of gratitude, and how embracing curiosity can push us beyond our comfort zones.
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Gossamer Gear’s Light Feet Blog kicks off its Backpacking Baseweight series through a discussion with Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski. The interview covers a baseweight as low as 2.89 pounds, what luxury items Glen takes, and how people can get started on lowering their own base pack weight.
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Join Founder and CEO of the CEO Experience Ken Gosnell as he and Glen discuss overcoming setbacks, developing into a better human, and the role of faith in business.
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Book Review: Check out this episode where Papa Bear fixes his bike brakes, and reviews take less. do more.
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Glen joins host Angie Miller in a discussion of how when you carry less weight, both physically and metaphorically, you have greater freedom and energy to appreciate the journey.
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Mom, military wife, and beauty pageant survivor Shannon Leyko and Glen discuss lessons learned in generosity from ultralight backpacking…
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Join host Renee Benes as she and Glen discuss life lessons from Glen’s outdoor adventures, the beauty of nature, letting go when it comes to parenthood, and choosing a life where our possessions don’t take top priority.
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Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.
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Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.
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Join host Josh Guerrero in this episode as Glen tells some of his stories from cycling across the US and from ultralight backpacking. He also talks about his journey with building Gossamer Gear, and shares his insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. Furthermore, we discuss some of the life lessons that he’s learned along the way and how they’re woven into his book, Take Less. Do More.
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Join globetrotting host Francis Tapon, who Glen joined briefly on his SOBO PCT thru-hike, as he talks with Glen about how reframing & recalibrating your self-assessment changes everything, Glen’s top five tips on lightening your backpacking load, and the story of Glen being in a small single-engine plane that crashed, killing the pilot, and much more!
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Join host Ray Targosz as Glen shares his extensive experience and personal journey into the world of ultralight backpacking. In this weeks episode of the Trailmark Podcast, Glen discusses the delicate balance between comfort and durability in ultralight gear design, and delves into the mindset that drives adventurers to lighten their loads.
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Join hosts John Kelley and Jeremiah Stringer for an hilarious episode that discusses Glen’s new book, poop, the Crotch Pot recipe club, Appalachia accents, using backpacking umbrellas, and much more…
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Join bestselling author and financial legend Alexander Green as he writes about the lessons from Glen’s book take less. do more. , plumbing the book’s contents for insights on building real wealth with… less.
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Read Glen’s guest post titled Leadership Lessons from a Dishwasher, on the award-winning Leadership Freak blog by Dan Rockwell, beloved author, keynote speaker and leadership coach.
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Join host Martin Armitage as he chats with Glen about Generosity, Gratitude, Curiosity, and how lessons from backpacking can be applied to all of life.
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Watch the team at Weaving Influence host a party to launch Glen’s book take less. do more. on April 16, 2024. Special guests, old friends, new friends.
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Dan Rockwell talks with Glen about obsession, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and “be like bacon”…
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Glen shows up on this episode as a ‘special guest’ to discuss his book with PoD, who is the only one at The Trail Show to have read it so far…
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Join host Richard Campbell as he talks with Glen about his book take less. do more., the value of time spent outdoors, and related topics…
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The Light Feet blog interviews Glen about his book take less. do more., discussing the inspiration to write the book, and what take less do more means to him.
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Catch Nathan Pipenberg’s review of Glen’s book take less. do more. in Backpacker Magazine.
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Post in the Light Feet Blog about Glen’s trip on the Via Francigena from Florence to Rome, with everything packed into a pack most people would consider a small daypack.
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In this episode, Becky talks to Glen Van Peski—Ultralight Backpacker, Founder of Gossamer Gear, and Author of take less. do more.—and Jeevan Sivasubramaniam—Managing Director of Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Listen as Glen and Jeevan share their insights on who to ask for book endorsements, the impact of endorsements on book sales, how to ask for endorsements, and the ideal number of endorsements an author should strive for.
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Join host Janell Rardon as she and Glen talk about… almost everything except ultralight backpacking! Okay, maybe a little about ultralight backpacking, but more about unpacking the burdens of life.
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Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.
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Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.
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Join host Renee Benes as she and Glen discuss life lessons from Glen’s outdoor adventures, the beauty of nature, letting go when it comes to parenthood, and choosing a life where our possessions don’t take top priority.
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Mom, military wife, and beauty pageant survivor Shannon Leyko and Glen discuss lessons learned in generosity from ultralight backpacking…
