Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing ...

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Can you build an ultralight backpack using only primitive methods and natural materials? In this video, I craft a functional pack from scratch using simple tools and bushcraft techniques. Lightweight, ...

When Michael and Melanie Tilton go into the wilderness, they each carry a backpack with a base weight of around seven pounds. That single-digit figure includes all of their gear — from sleeping ...