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  • The Two Types Of Bivvy Sacks
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - A bivvy sack is the simplest form of waterproof shelter. If you can handle being in a confined space it's a good substitute for a tent. They're very light, easy to set up and can be pitched anywhere there's enough room to lay down. Because they're so light, some wise day hikers carry them as emergency shelters.

    Weatherproof Bivvy Sack

    If water cannot get inside a bivvy sack, it is considered stormproof. It can be used in the worst weather as a standalone shelter. T ...

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  • How To Choose A Bivvy?
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Solo shelter systems like the bivvy has evolved considerably with the growing sophistication of ultralight camping. There are a variety of choices and designs available to anyone determined to keep their loads as light as possible.

    The main function of a bivvy is to keep the user's sleeping bag dry and to increase the warming capacity by at least 10 degrees. Bivvies are for people who travel solo in the backcountry, are on hiking trips that take longer than a day to complete, cam ...

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  • Backpack Design - The Three Types Of Backpacks
    By: Jonsky Sicuna | - Backpacks are generally categorized into three: frameless, external frame, and internal frame. The main purpose of a frame is to support the backpack and helps to distribute the weight across your whole body, mainly on the hips so that your shoulders are not bearing all the burden.

    Frameless Backpacks

    This is the simplest and most inexpensive type of backpack you can find. The most basic design consist of one main pocket and connected to a set of shoulder straps. Th ...

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  • Equipment For A Carping Beginner
    By: Dog Lane Fishery | - There are as many different opinions about what you need to get started as there is carp fishing equipment. Here are some of the essential items:

    Fish care products These are becoming increasingly important, so much so, in fact, that on some fisheries it is already compulsory to use them. It's important to ensure that the fish are returned to the water in the best condition possible, so buy the thickest un-hooking mat and the softest weigh sling you can afford. Another product yo ...

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