Light Feet Blog

Light Feet Blog

Backpacking + Hiking Tips

Hiker Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Brian Fryer

By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis, heel pain that can be difficult to...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

How to Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket

Brian Fryer

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...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

Vegan Protein Bars for Hiking

Brian Fryer

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,...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

Video for Lightrek Poles

Brian Fryer

Steve Burgess helped us put together this poetic and informative short video on our trek poles. He covers the basics of selection, care and...

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Backpacking + Hiking Tips

DIY Camera Mount

Brian Fryer

The most amazing part of this video, is that he had neck surgery just one week before!! Now this is what we call a...

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