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cowboy camping

(noun)

cowboy camping (noun) — A style of camping in which the campers sleep without shelter—and gaze upon stars in the night sky. This approach reduces pack weight but is “less pleasant” in bad weather.

A style of camping in which the campers sleep without shelter—and gaze upon stars in the night sky. This approach reduces pack weight but is “less pleasant” in bad weather. For this reason, a bivy sack is an excellent backup.

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What is cowboy camping?

A style of camping in which the campers sleep without shelter—and gaze upon stars in the night sky. This approach reduces pack weight but is “less pleasant” in bad weather. For this reason, a bivy sack is an excellent backup.

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