Bivvying is the extreme version of camping: it’s sleeping in the wild but not in a tent. Rather, you use a bivvy bag, a sort of waterproof cover that falls somewhere between a raincoat for your sleeping bag and a miniature tent without poles or stakes. I tried it recently for the first time, these are the lessons I learned.
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Camping in the desert of Jordan
The sun slowly sinks behind a honeycomb of sandstone and brick-red totem poles. And afterwards… a starry sky that turns everyone into a philosopher. Few camping experiences are as magical as those in the desert. But putting up your tent also requires a lot of preparation and knowledge. Here’s what Tom learnt from camping for four nights in the desert of Jordan.
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Are you planning to start the camping season early or extend it into the autumn? Prepare for cold nights. Even in summer, it can cool down considerably after sundown. But with a few simple measures, you can avoid a chilly night.
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