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Sam Schild

Sam Schild spends most of his time outside. On any given day he's either backpacking, bikepacking, trail running, or thinking about the next time he’ll get out there.

He has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the Colorado Trail, among countless other shorter trips. He has logged over 10,000 miles bike touring all over the United States, too.

When he’s not out on a trail somewhere, you can find him cruising on his bike or drinking coffee on a patio in Denver, Colorado.

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Ultralight Backpacking Gear List: The Essentials to Travel Farther and Faster

In this post, we give you the lowdown on everything you need (and everything you don’t!) for an UL adventure and also share some of our favorite pieces of gear.