{"id":40356,"date":"2023-04-02T09:33:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T09:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/announcing-helium-filled-backpacks-for-extreme-lightweight-hiking-gossamer-gear\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T09:33:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T09:33:56","slug":"announcing-helium-filled-backpacks-for-extreme-lightweight-hiking-gossamer-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/announcing-helium-filled-backpacks-for-extreme-lightweight-hiking-gossamer-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Helium-Filled Backpacks for Extreme Lightweight Hiking \u2013 Gossamer Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-cc-animate=\"\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our workforce at Gossamer Gear is continually innovating to create merchandise which might be easy, gentle, and important. We wish to decrease the obstacles to getting began with light-weight backpacking. That\u2019s why we\u2019re so excited to announce our newest product: The LTA (\u201clighter than air\u201d) 40-Liter Backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/Glen_floaty3.jpg?v=1680282110&ssl=1\" style=\"margin-right: autopx; margin-left: autopx; float: none;\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LTA 40\u2014affectionately known as \u201cThe Floaty\u201d\u2014started when a fairly epic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/blogs\/our-blog\/make-nature-your-valentine\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"7 Ways to Make Nature Your Valentine\u2019s Day Date\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine\u2019s Day show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of flowers and balloons was by chance delivered to the entrance steps of our warehouse. Unfortunately, we had been unable to trace down the true recipient of the present. We\u2019ll by no means know if Shelia came upon that her greatest buddy Ted has been quietly in love along with her for the final ten years. But what we do know is that we took one have a look at these heart-shaped mylar balloons floating so effortlessly within the air and had an actual ah-ha second!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the final 20+ years, we\u2019ve been taking a look at light-weight backpacking by means of the eyes of minimalism. How can we eradicate what\u2019s pointless to lighten our load? Where can we minimize grams for a extra snug trek within the wilderness?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, what if our quest to go lighter doesn\u2019t must be finished by means of such aware intention? What if we will simply engineer the load away? What if we, too, can float so leisurely within the air like these shiny pink balloons? We known as our cloth producers instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a number of rounds of testing, we lastly landed on a design so gentle that it&#8217;s going to raise our prospects proper off the path and as much as that mountain peak!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/aprilfools.gif?v=1679938081&ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Floaty is on the cutting-edge of ultralight journey. We\u2019ve employed the most recent helium-filled materials to create a pack that actually floats. That\u2019s proper: While different hikers are busy slicing grams, you received\u2019t even really feel the load of your pack as you butterfly stroke your means by means of the air. The Floaty will maintain you buoyant, even on the hardest trails.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know you\u2019ll love this pack. Plus, in case you ever discover that you simply want slightly additional raise, you&#8217;ll be able to merely swing by your native florist and have them pump you up with extra of that helium magic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take extra helium. Float extra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new firm slogan has a pleasant ring to it, eh?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll\u00a0be rolling out this helium-filled cloth expertise in\u00a0a few of our basic favorites just like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/collections\/backpacks\/products\/mariposa-60-lightweight-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mariposa 60<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/collections\/backpacks\/products\/kumo-36-superlight-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumo 36<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/collections\/backpacks\/products\/g4-20-42-ultralight-backpack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G4-20<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks2_Final.png?v=1680281808&ssl=1\" style=\"margin-right: autopx; margin-left: autopx; float: none;\"\/><\/div>\n<p>And we\u2019ll maintain innovating, in search of practical new designs and colour waves that meet the wants of our mountaineering group, like we lately did with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/collections\/backpacks\/products\/loris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loris 25 in Tropical Mist<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gossamergear.com\/collections\/backpacks\/products\/fast-kumo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Kumo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/6549\/files\/HeliumPacks_FK.jpg?v=1680281851&ssl=1\" style=\"margin-right: autopx; 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Share your adventures with us by tagging Gossamer Gear on social media (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gossamergear\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gossamer Gear - Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@gossamergear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and utilizing the hashtag <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/takelessdomore\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"#takelessdomore - Gossamer Gear Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#takelessdomore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Our workforce at Gossamer Gear is continually innovating to create merchandise which might be easy, gentle, and important. 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