GoLite was founded in 1998 by Kim Coupounas and Demetri "Coup" Coupounas. GoLite filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October of 2014.
In 2015, Demetri Coupounas acquired GoLite’s product designs and invested them into My Trail. My Trail is bringing back improved versions of the best of GoLite’s products and innovating from there to offer high performance outdoor apparel and equipment that is ultralight, ultra-durable, ultra-comfortable, and ultra-affordable.
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Contact
GoLite
6325 Gunpark Drive #102
Boulder, CO 80301
USA
(888) 546-5483

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GoLite In the News
How Green is My Pack? Eco Index to assess outdoor gear and apparel
Survey your outdoor gear: your base layers, fleece, go-to backpack. What’s it all made of? Where did it come from? The Eco Index will assess your outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear's overall environmental impact, eventually. Read more
April 18, 2011
New Barefoot and Minimalist Trail Footwear
Barefoot and minimal footwear is growing in popularity, including among the outdoor set. Whether you’re interested in going all in (barefoot) or want to ease into the idea (minimalist or lightweight), here are the latest trail offerings for 2011. Read more
March 16, 2011
How to Recycle Old Outdoor Gear
Depending on who you're talking to, today is either America Recycles Day or Zero Waste Day. If you can't donate or pass on old backcountry gear, what are your recycling options once your gear reaches the end of its trail life? Here are a few. Read more
November 15, 2010
Outdoor Retailer: Day One Round-Up
What stood out after a full first day on the show floor? Shells from Outdoor Research, GoLite, and Rab. New GoLit packs, and sleeping bags from Sea to Summit and Sierra Designs. Read more
August 4, 2010
Gear Maker Profile: Doug Clark of GoLite Footwear
Doug Clark has ridden a rollercoaster with GoLite Footwear, standing by his brand when a corporate giant gave up on it. Now he's hoping his "upside-down" approach to shoe technology, one designed to work with the natural human gait, will provide a foothold in the highly-competitive outdoor shoe market. Read more
July 23, 2010
New Footwear for 2010, Part 2: Trail and Multi-Sport Shoes, Miscellaneous Footwear
Part 2 of our series on 2010 footwear looks at trail shoes (essentially below-the-heel hiking boots); multi-sport shoes, which combine features of multiple sports categories; and miscellaneous outdoor footwear like the Vibram FiveFingers line that didn't fit in other categories. Read more
January 11, 2010
Good-bye, Mion and GoLite Footwear
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April 11, 2008
2007 Daypacks
Spring is here and gear manufacturers are rolling out their latest and greatest inventions, including a plethora of new daypacks designed for hiking, climbing, adventure racing, and multi-sport adventures. Read more
April 18, 2007
2007 Hydration (and on-the-move) Packs
Looking for a pack to carry just the essentials—including plenty of water or sports drink—while mountain biking, adventure racing, trail running, fastpacking, or peak bagging? Read more
October 16, 2006
2007 Winter Packs Preview
While you can carry your winter backcountry gear in a standard backpack, a winter-specific one will give you better options. Read more
September 26, 2006
2007 GoLite Backpacks Preview
For 2007 GoLite overhauled its entire line of backpacks, replacing 28 models with just nine packs in three series. Read more
September 26, 2006
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August 11, 2006