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bivy — noun or verb see bivvy … Useful english dictionary
Bivouac sack — A bivouac sack (also known as a bivy sack , bivi bag or just bivy ) is an extremely lightweight, waterproof alternative to traditional tent systems. It is used by climbers, mountaineers, hikers, ultralight backpackers, soldiers and minimalist… … Wikipedia
Modular Sleep System — The Modular Sleep System (MSS) is a modular sleeping bag used by the United States armed forces. The MSS consists of a camouflaged, waterproof, breathable Gore Tex bivy cover, a lightweight patrol sleeping bag, and an intermediate cold weather… … Wikipedia
Ultralight backpacking — is an advancedcitation|title=Lightweight Backpacking and Camping|author1=George Cole|author2=Ryan Jordan|author3=Alan Dixon|isbn=0974818828|date=2006] Please see the legal disclaimer in Jordan, Lightweight Backpacking and Camping , page v: not… … Wikipedia
Mountaineering — Alpinist redirects here. For the magazine, see Alpinist (magazine). For the practice of closed circuit diving without a bailout, see Rebreather#Bailout. Mountaineer redirects here. For other uses, see Mountaineer (disambiguation). Basecamp… … Wikipedia
Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A … Wikipedia
Bivouac — may refer to: * Bivouac shelter, an encampment * Bivouac sack, or bivy sack or bivy bag, an extremely lightweight alternative to traditional tent systems * A military camp * Bivouac (ants), where a nest is constructed out of the living ant worker … Wikipedia
Longs Peak — Infobox Mountain Name = Longs Peak Photo = Fall05 LongsPeakCU JPG RSZ md.jpg Caption= East face of Longs Peak Elevation = 14,259 feet (4,346 m) Location = Colorado, USA Range = Front Range Prominence = 9,822 ft (2,994 m) Coordinates =… … Wikipedia
Sleeping bag — For other uses, see Sleeping bag (disambiguation). A mummy bag A sleeping bag is a protective bag for a person to sleep in, essentially a blanket that can be closed with a zipper or similar means, and functions as a bed in situations where a bed… … Wikipedia
Black Diamond Equipment — Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. is a company in Holladay, Utah, United States, that produces climbing and outdoor gear. Black Diamond was founded on December 1, 1989 when the assets of Chouinard Equipment Ltd. were purchased by Peter Metcalf, Maria … Wikipedia
