Press

Glen Van Peski and the company he founded, Gossamer Gear, have been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, and a variety of other publications in the U.S. and abroad.

  • 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. 


    Outdoor Minimalist

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  • 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.


    Light Feet Blog

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  • 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.


    CEO Experience

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


    Papa Bear Hikes

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  • 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.


    Strong Mind Strong Body

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


    Paring Down

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  • 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.


    Unstuffed Podcast

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  • Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.


    Get Outside Podcast

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  • Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.


    Thru-r Podcast

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  • Join host Janell Rardon as she and Glen talk about… almost everything except ultralight backpacking! Okay, maybe a little about ultralight backpacking, but more about unpacking the burdens of life.


    Heartlift Podcast

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  • In this episode, Becky talks to Glen Van Peski—Ultralight Backpacker, Founder of Gossamer Gear, and Author of take less. do more.—and Jeevan Sivasubramaniam—Managing Director of Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Listen as Glen and Jeevan share their insights on who to ask for book endorsements, the impact of endorsements on book sales, how to ask for endorsements, and the ideal number of endorsements an author should strive for. 


    Book Marketing Action Podcast

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  • Listen to Glen talk about his book on Talk Radio Europe.


    Talk Radio Europe

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  • Catch Nathan Pipenberg’s review of Glen’s book take less. do more. in Backpacker Magazine.


    Backpacker

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  • The Light Feet blog interviews Glen about his book take less. do more., discussing the inspiration to write the book, and what take less do more means to him.


    Light Feet Blog

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  • Join host Richard Campbell as he talks with Glen about his book take less. do more., the value of time spent outdoors, and related topics…


    10Adventure Podcast

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  • Dan Rockwell talks with Glen about obsession, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and “be like bacon”…


    Leadership Freak

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  • Glen shows up on this episode as a ‘special guest’ to discuss his book with PoD, who is the only one at The Trail Show to have read it so far…


    The Trail Show

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  • Watch the team at Weaving Influence host a party to launch Glen’s book take less. do more. on April 16, 2024. Special guests, old friends, new friends.


    Virtual Launch Party!

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  • Join host Martin Armitage as he chats with Glen about Generosity, Gratitude, Curiosity, and how lessons from backpacking can be applied to all of life.


    Papa Bear Hikes Podcast

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  • Read Glen’s guest post titled Leadership Lessons from a Dishwasher, on the award-winning Leadership Freak blog by Dan Rockwell, beloved author, keynote speaker and leadership coach.


    Leadership Freak

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  • Join bestselling author and financial legend Alexander Green as he writes about the lessons from Glen’s book take less. do more. , plumbing the book’s contents for insights on building real wealth with… less.


    Liberty Through Wealth

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  • 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. 


    Outdoor Minimalist

    READ MORE →

  • 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.


    Light Feet Blog

    READ MORE →

  • 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.


    CEO Experience

    READ MORE →

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


    Papa Bear Hikes

    READ 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.


    Strong Mind Strong Body

    READ MORE →

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


    Paring Down

    READ MORE →

  • 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.


    Unstuffed Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.


    Get Outside Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.


    Thru-r Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Join host Janell Rardon as she and Glen talk about… almost everything except ultralight backpacking! Okay, maybe a little about ultralight backpacking, but more about unpacking the burdens of life.


    Heartlift Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • In this episode, Becky talks to Glen Van Peski—Ultralight Backpacker, Founder of Gossamer Gear, and Author of take less. do more.—and Jeevan Sivasubramaniam—Managing Director of Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Listen as Glen and Jeevan share their insights on who to ask for book endorsements, the impact of endorsements on book sales, how to ask for endorsements, and the ideal number of endorsements an author should strive for. 


    Book Marketing Action Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Listen to Glen talk about his book on Talk Radio Europe.


    Talk Radio Europe

    READ MORE →

  • Catch Nathan Pipenberg’s review of Glen’s book take less. do more. in Backpacker Magazine.


    Backpacker

    READ MORE →

  • The Light Feet blog interviews Glen about his book take less. do more., discussing the inspiration to write the book, and what take less do more means to him.


    Light Feet Blog

    READ MORE →

  • Join host Richard Campbell as he talks with Glen about his book take less. do more., the value of time spent outdoors, and related topics…


    10Adventure Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Dan Rockwell talks with Glen about obsession, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and “be like bacon”…


    Leadership Freak

    READ MORE →

  • Glen shows up on this episode as a ‘special guest’ to discuss his book with PoD, who is the only one at The Trail Show to have read it so far…


    The Trail Show

    READ MORE →

  • Watch the team at Weaving Influence host a party to launch Glen’s book take less. do more. on April 16, 2024. Special guests, old friends, new friends.


    Virtual Launch Party!

    READ MORE →

  • Join host Martin Armitage as he chats with Glen about Generosity, Gratitude, Curiosity, and how lessons from backpacking can be applied to all of life.


    Papa Bear Hikes Podcast

    READ MORE →

  • Read Glen’s guest post titled Leadership Lessons from a Dishwasher, on the award-winning Leadership Freak blog by Dan Rockwell, beloved author, keynote speaker and leadership coach.


    Leadership Freak

    READ MORE →

  • Join bestselling author and financial legend Alexander Green as he writes about the lessons from Glen’s book take less. do more. , plumbing the book’s contents for insights on building real wealth with… less.


    Liberty Through Wealth

    READ MORE →