Bivvying — camping with just a lightweight shelter or bivvy bag between you and the elements — is the ultimate expression of minimalist wild-camping, immersing you directly in the rhythms of nature under the stars. In The Book of the Bivvy , author Ronald Turnbull combines personal adventure, practical insight and humour to explore this uncompromising outdoor experience, drawing on decades of nights spent on remote hilltops, ridgelines and valleys.
Honest, wry and highly engaging, The Book of the Bivvy is much more than a techniques manual — it mixes compelling stories of bivvybag nights with clear, trustworthy advice on gear, techniques and the art of embracing the wilderness with as little between you and the landscape as possible. Whether you're curious about sleeping out on a mountainside, planning your first bivvy night or seeking to refine lightweight camping techniques for long-distance adventures, this guidebook invites you to rediscover the pure joy of being alone with the sky, the stars and the living landscape.