Category Archives: Gossamer Gear

Rock Gap to Deep Gap: Post Hike Gear Talk…

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Stick

Last weekend I did my first section hike of the year. A few of us met up and hiked SOBO on the AT from Rock Gap to Deep Gap (NC). At only around 25 miles total, it wasn’t really a … Continue reading →

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“GG LT” Grips on my “BD ACC” Poles

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Stick

The title of this post stands for “Gossamer Gear LighTrek” grips on my “Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork” trekking poles. Some may remember that in a recent post hike gear talk post, I mentioned that I wasn’t a huge fan … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving AT Section Hike Post Hike Gear Talk

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Stick

So last weekend I met up with a group of pretty good guys and spent a night on the Appalachian Trail. As I mentioned in my previous trip report, we had a great time. The weather was dang near perfect, … Continue reading →

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Olympic National Park Post Hike Gear Talk

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Stick

My recent hike in the Olympic National Park has now been my longest single backpacking trip. We were out 7 days and 6 nights; the temperatures ranged from around the high 30’s (F) to likely mid 60’s (F), and we … Continue reading →

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Gossamer Gear LT4 Trekking Poles

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Stick

My first set of trekking poles was a pair of $26 ($13/ea) Outdoor Product Flick-Lock poles from the local Wal-Mart. I was not sure if I even wanted/needed poles at that time, which is why I went with some less expensive poles, … Continue reading →

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