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bivy sack

(noun)

bivy sack (noun) — A thin, lightweight sack that covers one person in a sleeping bag.

A thin, lightweight sack that covers one person in a sleeping bag. Climbers and ultralight backpackers sleep in bivy sacks. They can also use the bivy sack for temporary/emergency shelter or added warmth.

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What is bivy sack?

A thin, lightweight sack that covers one person in a sleeping bag. Climbers and ultralight backpackers sleep in bivy sacks. They can also use the bivy sack for temporary/emergency shelter or added warmth.

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