eric richardson, who is a junior at utah state university, keeps most of his food on campus.because he ditched his $350 a month apartment, for a tent in the wilderness. >> right here is where i usually sleep. and this is the sleeping bags we use. they're negative 20 degree rated. >> reporter: extreme downsizing also means creative cooking for he and his tentmate, tyson. this meal is costing them 5 bucks. no rent. no utilities. no cable tv. it equals tremendous savings. >> we've saved a lot of money already. thousands of dollars. >> a dollar for a candy bar? no way. >> reporter: contestant jessica dansie, a junior at the university of utah has also made frugality part of her daily life. >> for me, it's a game. see how little money i can spend. this is where i go shopping. >> reporter: she doesn't bother with car payments or auto insurance. and she never, ever pays full price. >> they're having clearance. most of the things are $3. ♪ >> reporter: at a consignment shop, she trades in her old clothes and actually gets money back. >> i can offer you $62.32. >> reporter: a day's sp