Bivy sacks, especially those with mosquito-netting hoods, allow incredible freedoms not convenient with a tent. Just last week I found myself tucked under some shrubs on a mini-plateau, watching the sideways stars pass over New Zealand. A tent even my pocket-sized Moss Outland would never have fit in that tight spot. Bivy sacks are light and lightning fast to set up, which is a wonderful thing when you're traveling solo and trying to minimize weight and bother. Add a tarp and you have terrific wind and rain protection that's both low profile and adaptable.
Tarps are awesome and elegant, though they do require some ingenuity at times.
If you're in a place with few trees you may need to carry a collapsible pole trekking poles or big boulders can serve nicely. All rights reserved. Privacy policy .