If you are a claustrophobic person, then neither a bivy tent nor a bivy bag are for you. But indeed there are differences between these two shelters worth considering, and they are discussed in detail here.
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A Concise Guide to All 10 Alta Via Routes in the Dolomites
Here you have some basic information about all 10 Alta Via Routes in the Dolomites together with interactive maps that show access roads and all other details related to the routes.
Is It Dangerous to Climb Mount Fuji Alone? (Other Related Questions Answered)
I have climbed Mount Fuji overnight with the idea of watching the sunrise from the summit. This was a lifetime experience for me, and I would recommend it to everybody.
Hiking to Bivak pod Luknjo, Julian Alps, Slovenia
In the past, during my various tours in Triglav area, I have seen Bivak pod Luknjo only from the distance. But this time, I decided to visit it, so here is my report.
A Quiet Night in Bivak pod Špikom (Bivouac below Spik), Slovenian Alps
I spent a night in solitude in the attic of Bivak pod Spikom, one of the most beautiful shelters that I have seen, and here is my first-hand report about the hike.
Annoying Reality of a Bivy Tent
I was watching somebody’s video about a night in a bivy tent. It was the usual stuff: sleeping under stars, freezing outside but two degrees higher temperature inside the tent. What a pleasure and comfort!