Gossamer Gear

Gossamer Gear in the index

In the August 2026 edition, Gossamer Gear ranks #83 of 184 brands overall and #43 of 109 in Sports & Outdoor. Its Scale score is driven most by social audience, with site traffic its relatively weakest signal. Over the past year, branded search is steady, and site traffic is growing strongly. Its Momentum score of 63 says the brand is growing overall (50 means flat).

About Gossamer Gear

Gossamer Gear designs and sells lightweight backpacking equipment, including backpacks, shelters, trekking poles and related accessories, sold directly to consumers through its own website. The brand's stated philosophy, summed up as 'take less. do more,' centres on reducing pack weight for hikers, thru-hikers and backpackers who want to travel further and more comfortably by carrying less gear.

The product range spans framed and frameless backpacks, daypacks, shelters such as tents and tarps, trekking poles with replacement parts, foam pads, umbrellas, hydration and cooking equipment, and travel bags and accessories. Gossamer Gear also offers collaborations and named collections, such as the Type II Collection and a sleeping bag made with Cumulus, alongside a general merchandise line. The brand operates as a direct-to-consumer outdoor equipment company, selling primarily through its own online store to backpacking and hiking enthusiasts.