Tips & Advice

While technology has lowered the weight of inflatable sleeping pads, that makes them more susceptible to leaks. How do I stay comfortable on a 2.1 oz. foam pad?

Many people trying to lighten their load trade their sleeping bag for a quilt. This has never made sense to me, and here’s why…

Healthy, close relationships are the key to health, wealth and fulfillment. Here’s some tips for maintaining and feeding that closest relationship, with your spouse…

Road trips are the BEST!  Even though I’m happy with silence and my own thoughts, when I’m with Francie, we enjoy listening to a good book.  Here’s some of our favorites.

Currently, my pile of books is growing faster than I’m reading.  When I look at this list of influential books, I’m amazed at how many books I got read when I was working crazy hours.

For a glimpse at the very beginning of Gossamer Gear, you can take a look at the instructions for the G4 pack that I first put on the early internet for people to make their own. You could still today, following these directions, make your very own piece of history…

There’s nothing like satisfying food to make a backpacking trip memorable. Your body needs the calories, but after a hard day, a hot soup and savory meal can make a world of difference…

First aid and emergency gear is important every time you head into the back country. It’s a balance between how much weight you want to carry, and what situations you want to be prepared for. My thoughts on first aid in a 2019 blog post on Gossamer Gear.