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Bivouac

To be encamped in tents, or other soft- walled camps temporary.

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Temporary encampment. Example: While in bivouac, we spent the night in our sleeping bags under the stars.

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To be encamped in tents, or other soft- walled camps temporary.

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A temporary camp that provides less comfort and shelter from the elements than a conventional tented campsite. Sleeping is usually in light tents or purpose-designed bivvy-bags.

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