Sam’s favorite gear from the Hayduke Trail

The Hayduke Trail is hot, dry, and exposed—author Sam Schild shares the ultralight backpacking gear that helped him complete this 850-mile thru-hike through Utah.

backpacking, staff picks, thru-hikingSam SchildJune 17, 2026sam schild, hayduke trail, thru-hiking, backpacking

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