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 ...

However, as materials and designs improve, outdoor gear brands are shaving ounces without stripping away the creature comforts that used to justify a heavier pack. While I’m not about to become the ...