In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by the trek, I sit down to chat with record holder,

Trail Legend, author, and Backpacker Radio, repeat offender Heather Anish Anderson.

We go into depth on her new book, Thirst,

which chronicles her 2013 fastest known time

on the Pacific Crest Trail,

including her lowest moments from this hike,

mountain line encounters, yes, plural, and dealing with extreme heat in the Southern California desert.

Also, per your request from our last chat, we get into her gear setup. We also have a trek

propaganda featuring the impact of vlogging in the through hiking world, a brand new

cinnamon court, and a mailback. The show has it all so prepared to be entertained. But first...

If you listen to backpack or radio, you'll know that Zach and I are big fans of

gossamer gear, manufacturers of lightweight backpacking gear and

accessories.

Their packs carry comfortably, their roomy shelters protect in harsh weather conditions,

and their tracking poles are some of the lightest on the planet.

Gossamer gear is changing the perception of ultra-light delicate gear. Zach and I are both users of Gossamer Gear is changing the perception of ultra-light delicate gear.

Zach and I are both users of Gossamer Giers' packs and shelters.

Zach used the Grilla, their 40 liter pack, on the PCT,

and their new model on his recent hike of the Wind River High Route and in Colorado.

He also uses a handful of their accessories like the Light Flex Hiking Umbrella, which works for both the sun

and the rain, protecting his fragile ginger skin, and the hipster, their lightweight fanny pack.

I carried the one as my shelter on the AT&PCT, which is both roomy and light, weighing in at

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