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Wild camping may be great fun, but having to haul a tent around with you until you find the perfect spot can be slightly frustrating. The solution? Bivvying! Bivvying is the epitome of wild camping.

An insulated tarp is a game-changer for tent camping, offering better temperature control, weather protection, and ...

For me, choosing whether to wild camp or stay at an official campsite depends on what’s available and what I need for the ...

Serious campers, hikers and long-distance athletes know that one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the wilderness is by getting a good night’s sleep. A bivy sack (“bivy” is ...

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Yeah, I’ve got a recommendation. It’s called a “tent.” Keeps rain and snow off your sleeping bag, doesn’t require a tarp or other sort of floor, and eliminates the need for a bivy bag when you’re ...

The trouble with wild camping, it’s always seemed to me, is the tent. It’s too much to carry, especially after you’ve factored in all your bedding, cooking equipment and food. On top of that, why do ...