Episode

GLEN VAN PESKI: Gossamer Gear Owner's 3 Unorthodox Ultralight Strategies

Podcast: Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2415
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Summary

Glen Van Peski – owner of Gossamer Gear – joins the show to discuss some truly unorthodox ultralight strategies. With his 13lb total pack and years of backpacking experience, he definitely knows what he’s talking about. Will any of the these strategies lighten your load or are they too extreme?