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 ...

For many backpackers, hitting the trail with a streamlined ultralight kit is the dream: a full pack with the lightest gear, all for a base weight of 10 pounds or less. After all, less weight often ...