My special guest today is Glen Van Peski—a trailblazing engineer, innovator, and the founder of Gossamer Gear, the company that revolutionized ultralight backpacking. Glen’s passion for adventure and simplicity has inspired thousands to lighten their loads—on the trail and in life.

In this episode, Glen shares his story of creating gear that helped shape an entire movement, and the deeper lessons from his book take less. do more. You’ll hear how generosity, curiosity, and resilience guide his every step—and how embracing less can actually lead to so much more.

Glen, I LOVE your adventurous spirit and how you help others embrace simplicity, gratitude, and freedom. I ADMIRE your service-driven heart, your humble innovation, and your relentless curiosity. And I’m super HAPPY that you’ve shared your wisdom, kindness, and pioneering soul with us on the show today.

With love,⁠Matt (a.k.a. Mr. Happy Living)⁠

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