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Join hosts Craig and Jenny as Glen shares about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail, and for a better life beyond the trail.

Join host Marc Vigliotti as he reveals to Glen that he has an old Gossamer Gear pack he has hiked half of the Appalachian Trail with, and they talk about accidentally founding Gossamer Gear, and how Francie never lets go of a friend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Book Review: Check out this episode where Papa Bear fixes his bike brakes, and reviews take less. do more.

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.

Mom, military wife, and beauty pageant survivor Shannon Leyko and Glen discuss lessons learned in generosity from ultralight backpacking…

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.