bivvy bag

A form of bivvybag — A lightweight, durable, waterproof bag, somewhat larger than a sleeping bag, that acts as an alternative to a tent.

Meanings

nounbivvy bag (plural bivvy bags)

plural bivvy bags

  1. alternativeAlternative form of bivvybag.

    This is because the bivvy bag is the item that encourages you to get rid of other items.

    2021, Ronald Turnbull, The Book of the Bivvy: Tips, Stories and Route Ideas, page 54
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    Unlike hiking tents or hammocks, the bivvy bag only allows space for sleeping as it is just slightly bigger than a sleeping bag.

    2015, Anthonio Akkermans, The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook

    'Camp' was just his backpack and a bivvy bag, but there were few things Tony enjoyed more than sleeping out alone under the stars, especially in winter, and even—he felt the first few drops on his shoulders—when it rained.

    2023, Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood, page 154
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